Juliana, koningin der Nederlanden, en Irene, prinses der Nederlanden, in een auto te Den Haag op de verjaardag van Juliana op 30 april 1940 Possibly 1940 - 1944

This anonymous photograph captures a poignant moment in Dutch history. Queen Juliana of the Netherlands is pictured in a car with her daughter Princess Irene, likely taken on Juliana's birthday on April 30th, 1940, during the early years of World War II. The image, now in the Rijksmuseum collection, depicts a somber tone, likely reflecting the anxieties of the war years. The queen's hand gestures out of the car window, while Princess Irene sits quietly in her mother's lap. This photograph serves as a historical document, offering a glimpse into the lives of the Dutch royal family during a time of great upheaval.