Queen Juliana delivers a speech during the official opening of the parliament in ...HD Stock Footage

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Nov 4, 2026

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Queen Juliana delivers a speech during the official opening of the parliament in Hague, Netherlands.

Dutch Queen Juliana (full name-Juliana Louise Emma Marie Wilhelmina) opens the parliament in Hague, Netherlands. Queen Juliana rides through the streets of Hague on her way for the official opening of the parliament. View of the parliament building. The entire royal family is in attendance as the Queen delivers a speech. Her Majesty appears on a palace balcony and waves at people standing in front of the palace. Location: The Hague Netherlands. Date: September 26, 1966.

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