Marriage of the Queen of the Netherlands. Queen Wilhelmina on her way to the Groote Kerke. 1901

For Sale is a Full Page drawing by Ernest Prater taken from "The Sphere," February 16th, 1901, for "The Marriage of the Queen of the Netherlands," showing "Queen Wilhelmina on her way to the Groote Kerke." 

The Marriage of the Queen of the Netherlands, Wilhelmina Helena Paulina Mary of Orange Nassau, to Duke Henry of Mecklenburg-Schwerin took place on Thursday afternoon, February 7. The first ceremony was a civil marriage, which took place in the palace, where the Minister of Justice joined the hands of the bride and bridegroom ; then the bridal procession started for the church amid the enthusiasm of an immense concourse of people. The Queen, Duke Henry, and the Queem-mother rode in the golden coach presented by the city of Amsterdam. The coach was adorned with decorated panels and surmounted by a scutcheon bearing the royal arms. It was drawn by eight thoroughbreds ridden by postillions.


Condition is Very Good.