The Duke of Edinburgh and Queen Elizabeth II visited the Netherlands this week to celebrate the 400th jubilee of the English Reformed Church at the Begijnhof in Amsterdam. The British monarch was greeted by Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands at Rotterdam Airport. Beside participating in the 400th jubilee celebration, Elizabeth toured the Amsterdam Historical Museum and the International Court of Justice in The Haag.
Queen Elizabeth II’s visit to the International Court of Justice can be read here.
For more information on the Begijnhof in Amsterdam, visit the official website.
Photos: ANP, REUTERS
Monday, February 5, 2007
Queen Elizabeth II Celebrates 400th Jubilee of the English Reformed Church
Written by Ana Maria Ruhl
Labels: Amsterdam Historical Museum, Begijnhof, celebration, Duke of Edinburgh, English Reformed Church, International Court of Justice, Queen Beatrix, Queen Elizabeth II, Rotterdam Airport
