Queen Wilhelmina of The Netherlands in Exile in London During WW-II

This archival footage captures Queen Wilhelmina’s wartime exile in London during World War II, from May 1940 to 1945, after fleeing the German invasion of the Netherlands on May 13, 1940, aboard HMS Hereward. Residing initially at Buckingham Palace as a guest of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, and later at various London residences like Eaton Square, she became a symbol of Dutch resistance through her morale-boosting Radio Oranje broadcasts on the BBC. The film also highlights her among other exiled royals—such as King Haakon VII of Norway and King Peter II of Yugoslavia—who joined her in visiting King George VI and Queen Elizabeth at Buckingham Palace, forging a united front against Nazi oppression. A poignant testament to royal solidarity, this footage captivates history buffs and those fascinated by wartime resilience.