Monday, October 18, 2010

Dutch Parliament defines status of Wilhelmina's future husband

October 18, 1900

By special cable to the Chicago Tribune via the The Times (London).
"The Dutch government will bring in a bill to regulate the future husband of Queen Wilhelmina, in imitation out of the precedent afforded by Queen Victoria.
Her Majesty will confer upon Duke Henry the rank of Prince Consort and the title of Royal Highness."

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