On 4 September 1948 , after a reign of 57 years and 286 days , Wilhelmina abdicated in favour of her daughter Juliana , because of advancing age and illness which had already caused two regencies , and the strain of the war years . She was thenceforward styled " Her Royal Highness Princess Wilhelmina of the Netherlands " . After her reign , the influence of the Dutch monarchy continued to decline but the country 's love for its royal family continued . No longer queen , Wilhelmina retreated to Het Loo Palace , making few public appearances until the country was devastated by the North Sea flood of 1953 . Once again she travelled around the country to encourage and motivate the Dutch people
North Sea flood of 1953
North Sea flood of 1953
Wilhelmina of the Netherlands