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After the dead of Prince Hendrik in 1934, H.M. Queen Wilhelmina took over the task of her husband. She became patron of the NPV and together with Lord [[Robert Baden-Powell]] she officially opened the [[5th World Scout Jamboree]] in 1937. In the presents of [[Olave Baden-Powell]] and Chief Scout J.J. Rambonnet. During the opening she wore the hat plume of Prince Hendrik on her hat. | After the dead of Prince Hendrik in 1934, H.M. Queen Wilhelmina took over the task of her husband. She became patron of the NPV and together with Lord [[Robert Baden-Powell]] she officially opened the [[5th World Scout Jamboree]] in 1937. In the presents of [[Olave Baden-Powell]] and Chief Scout J.J. Rambonnet. During the opening she wore the hat plume of Prince Hendrik on her hat. | ||
After 5th World Scout Jamboree the the NPV split up again in to the Dutch Boy Scout Association and the Catholic Scouts. The Queen became patron of the umbrella organization Nationale Padvindersraad (National Scout Council) until her abdication as Queen in 1948. | |||
==Queen Juliana== | ==Queen Juliana== | ||
As a little girl the then Princes Juliana visited official scouts events with her parents. By herself she visited many Girl Scout gatherings. In 1939 at the 20th anniversary of the Girl Scouts Association, she becomes Parton of the Girl movement. In 1940 she appeared in uniform for the first time and in 1948 she took over from her mother as Queen and patron of the National Scout Association. She din’t want to say goodbye to Scouting and stayed involved for a long time. The Girl Scouts gave her the name “MoVaVeDo” Moeder Van Vele Dochters (Mother Of Many Daughters). | As a little girl the then Princes Juliana visited official scouts events with her parents. By herself she visited many Girl Scout gatherings. In 1939 at the 20th anniversary of the Girl Scouts Association, she becomes Parton of the Girl movement. In 1940 she appeared in uniform for the first time and in 1948 she took over from her mother as Queen and patron of the National Scout Association. She din’t want to say goodbye to Scouting and stayed involved for a long time. The Girl Scouts gave her the name “MoVaVeDo” Moeder Van Vele Dochters (Mother Of Many Daughters). Queen Juliana receives the highest Girl Scout Award "Zilver Vis" in 1966. | ||
==Prince Bernard== | ==Prince Bernard== | ||
At the Jamboree in 1937 Prince Bernard joined his mother-in-law. Queen Wilhelmina in a second visit to the camp. He meets the Swedish Prince Gustaaf Adolf, who makes him enthusiastic for scouting. There he was asked by Baden-Powell to follow up the 73 year old J.J. Rambonnet as chairman of the Dutch Scouts Association. He toke on the function of Royal Commissioner. | At the Jamboree in 1937 Prince Bernard joined his mother-in-law. Queen Wilhelmina in a second visit to the camp. He meets the Swedish Prince Gustaaf Adolf, who makes him enthusiastic for scouting. There he was asked by Baden-Powell to follow up the 73 year old J.J. Rambonnet as chairman of the Dutch Scouts Association. He toke on the function of Royal Commissioner. | ||
just after the jamboree the national unity in The Netherlands spilt up again. The Catholic Boy Scouts and Catholic Girl Scout found themself not represented in the national council had separated. The WOSM din't accept that and the Catholic Scouts officially weren't aloud to call themself Scouts anymore. intervention by the prince prevented that by joining the divisions in to one council again. | |||
During the second world war he sheared contact with dutch refugee children in England. They founded the temporary Dutch scouts Association together with the British scouts. After the war he returns to the Netherlands and develops a special interest for the Air Scouts who held a big demonstration in the palace gardens at the farewell of their royal commissioner in 1986. | During the second world war he sheared contact with dutch refugee children in England. They founded the temporary Dutch scouts Association together with the British scouts. After the war he returns to the Netherlands and develops a special interest for the Air Scouts who held a big demonstration in the palace gardens at the farewell of their royal commissioner in 1986. | ||
He is rewarded the highest Scouts Award the "Zilveren Vlaamse Gaai" at his 25th anniversary. | |||
===Princesses=== | ===Princesses=== | ||
The Princesses (daughters of H.M. Queen Juliana and H.R.H. Prince Bernard), were members of Girl Scouts their-self. In the garden of the Soestdijk Palace a totem six was founded. A chicken coop was rebuild as clubhouse. Princes Beatrix was installed in 1946 her sister Margriet in 1951 followed by their younger sister Christina in 1955. Some classmates of the princesses were asked to join. Later the oldest sisters became Water Scouts. | The Princesses (daughters of H.M. Queen Juliana and H.R.H. Prince Bernard), were members of Girl Scouts their-self. In the garden of the Soestdijk Palace a totem six was founded. A chicken coop was rebuild as clubhouse. Princes Beatrix was installed in 1946 her sister Margriet in 1951 followed by their younger sister Christina in 1955. Some classmates of the princesses were asked to join. Later the oldest sisters became [[Sea Scouts|Water Scouts]]. | ||
For the princesses this was a great way to camp and go on adventures with their peers. | For the princesses this was a great way to camp and go on adventures with their peers. | ||
After the sixed stoped, the girls joined the "Merhula group" that was also on the premises of the palace. When old enough the princesses go to the clubhouse (as real “Dutchy’s”) by bicycle. Queen Juliana visits the group often also after her daughters left the group. Just to see how “her girls” are doing. (A real mother of many daughters) | After the sixed stoped, the girls joined the ''"Merhula group"'' that was also on the premises of the palace. When old enough the princesses go to the clubhouse (as real “Dutchy’s”) by bicycle. Queen Juliana visits the group often also after her daughters left the group. Just to see how “her girls” are doing. (A real mother of many daughters) | ||
In 1995 Queen Beatrix opened the [[18th World Scout Jamboree]] in Dronten, like her grandmother did in [[1937]]. | In 1995 Queen Beatrix opened the [[18th World Scout Jamboree]] in Dronten, like her grandmother did in [[1937]]. | ||
(The "Merhula group" still exists and in 2021 fire destroys the clubhouse on the Soestdijk Estate.) | ''(The "Merhula group" still exists and in 2021 fire destroys the clubhouse on the Soestdijk Estate.)'' | ||
==Prince Claus== | ==Prince Claus== | ||
After the four associations, open/catholic, boys/girls merged to [[Scouting Nederland]], the royal connection remained intact. His Royal Highness Prince Claus, husband of Queen Beatrix, became patron of Scouting Nederland in 1981. He never wore a uniform but visited many national, regional and local events with great interest and dedication. | |||
==Queen Máxima== | ==Queen Máxima== | ||