The Dutch Royal Family celebrated the Wedding of Princess Christina of the Netherlands and Jorge Guillermo at St. Martin’s Cathedral in Utrecht on this day in 1975, 50 years ago!

Princess Christina of the Netherlands, the youngest daughter of Queen Juliana and Prince Bernhard, married Jorge Guillermo at St. Martin’s Cathedral in Utrecht, following a civil ceremony in Baarn. The couple had three children: Bernardo, Nicolás, and Juliana, before they divorced in 1996.

On the day of the wedding, streamers of orange flew above the Dutch flag throughout the country, and although Christina had renounced the crown, the entire ceremony was carried live on Dutch television. As Queen Juliana and her husband entered the church, walking between them was Professor Guillermo.

Most of the ceremony was recited in Dutch, but the vows were spoken in English. Two ministers performed the wedding — one from the Dutch Reformed Church and the other from the Roman Catholic Church.

Queen Juliana and Prince Bernhard led the Dutch Royal Family, including Princess Beatrix and Prince Claus, Princess Irene and Prince Carlos Hugo, Duke of Parma, Princess Margriet and Pieter van Vollenhoven.

A few days earlier, the Dutch Government hosted a Dinner for Princess Christina and Jorge Guillermo at Loevestein Castle.

Laurel Wreath Tiara

Queen Juliana’s Gold and Turquoise Chain

Stuart Diamond Tiara 

Dutch Sapphire Tiara

Dutch Mellerio Ruby Tiara

Dutch Diamond Bandeau

Württemberg Ornate Pearl Tiara

Dutch Emerald Parure

Antique Pearl Tiara

Dutch Aquamarine Tiara

Queen Emma’s Diamond Aigrette

Dutch Pearl and Diamond Stomacher

Dutch Diamond Stars

Dutch East Indies Bracelet

Dutch Emerald Pendant

Queen Emma’s Diamond Stomacher