Emma of Waldeck and Pyrmont Royalty

Princess Emma of Waldeck and Pyrmont (2 August 1858 – 20 March 1934) was Queen of the Netherlands and Grand Duchess of Luxembourg as the wife of King-Grand Duke William III. An immensely popular member of the Dutch Royal Family, she also served as regent for her daughter, Queen Wilhelmina, during the latter's minority.

Personal facts

Emma of Waldeck and Pyrmont
Birth dateAugust 02, 1858
Birth place
German Empire , German Confederation , Waldeck (state) , Bad Arolsen , Arolsen Castle
Date of deathMarch 20, 1934
Place of death
Netherlands , The Hague , Escher Museum
Resting place
Delft , Netherlands , Nieuwe Kerk (Delft)
Parents
George Victor Prince of Waldeck and Pyrmont
Princess Helena of Nassau
Spouse

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