72 years ago, Queen Juliana and Prince Bernhard arrived in Washington DC for a state visit to the United States and Canada. Take a look at the nostalgic images of this visit.
Queen Juliana and her husband arrive in Washington DC on April 3, 1952 for a state visit. The program includes a four-week tour of the United States and Canada. Queen Juliana spent a large part of the Second World War in that second country. During the visit, Juliana and Bernhard will visit the cities of New York, Los Angeles and San Francisco, among others.
Arrival in Washington DC
The images below show Queen Juliana and Prince Bernhard arriving by plane in Washington DC, where they are welcomed by President Truman. Before they start their tour, the Dutch royal couple will first spend three days with President Truman and his wife.
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Queen Juliana is officially received in Meridian Hill Park by US President Truman. Prince Bernhard is on the left of the photo.
Queen Juliana and Prince Bernhard lay a wreath on the grave of George Washington.
New York City
In New York City, sometime New Amsterdam, Queen Juliana and Prince Bernhard are welcomed with a welcome parade. The Queen and her husband are driven around the streets of New York in an open car.
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Queen Juliana visits Hyde Park in New York together with Eleanor Roosevelt.
A visit to Hollywood
During the state visit, Queen Juliana and Prince Bernhard will also visit Hollywood, where they will receive a tour of the well-known film studios.
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Even more photos
On the Instagram account of The Royal Watcher There are also various images of the state visit to the United States. You can find this below.
Source: ANP, Instagram @The_royal_watcher, YouTube @britishpathe
