Return of the King (II) by efron_241
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Next week the (Monarchie) of the United Netherlands celebrates 200 years independence.
30 november 1813 the Tirany of the French was over.. and Willem Fredrik of Orange returned to my city by boat.
30 nov. 2013 the celebrations (that last till sept 2015) start. Today the return of the Prince of Orange was practiced one last time. Next week it will be HUDGE ! with Russians, English, Prussians (the allied forces of thoses days) and Dutch citicens .. all in the uniforms/costumes of 1813
Before the reign of Terror by the French (Napoleon) the Netherlands were a Republic. in 1813 we became a Monarchie (first a Prince-dom, later a Kingdom - when the Prince of Orange was asked to help at Waterloo he send his eldest son and a large army. In return he wanted to become King).
On this photo French officers and people in the Traditional clothing of Scheveningen/The Hague
Comments (8)
Interesting!
Looks like an exciting time for all there, Chris.
Wonderful photo and cool history lesson
Zag het op de tv, moet geoefend worden.
Excellent photo!!!
pretty capture
Very nice!
Splendid image my friend, excellent scene!