Beatrix of The Netherlands

Overview

Queen Beatrix of The Netherlands, born Baarn, Netherlands January 31, 1938. Received pacifist education in Bilthoven; awarded Charlemagne Prize for European Unity, 1996.

Quotations

"We must not confine peace and freedom, security and wealth only to Western Europe. That would be inequitable and shortsighted." (Acceptance speech; 2008 photo Wikipedia)