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From: "Glenn A. Steinberg" <>
Subject: Re: Queen Juliana & Queen Wilhelmina
Date: Mon, 12 Jul 1999 17:30:50 -0400


wrote:

> I am brand new to the list and I don't want to sound completely stupid and I
> don't know if anyone has brought these royals up before, but does anyone have
> any info on Queen Juliana & Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands (I think). I
> hope these are the correct names.

It's hard to provide "any info" without some kind of idea of what kind of info
you're interested in.

You're right that the two previous queens of the Netherlands were named Juliana
and Wilhelmina. What else would you like to know?

> Rumor has it, according to my mother, that her mother always told her that
> somehow they were distantly related.
>
> It probably is not true, but it's worth a shot and besides it should be really
> interesting if anyone wants to take the time.

You're right that it probably isn't true. But it's worth investigating. Tell us
about your mother's ancestry -- starting with things like her name and birthdate,
her parents. If you're connected to the royalty, we'll probably be able to
provide you with information on how. But the chances are *very* slim.

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