History
Queen Wilhelmina received the Golden Carriage at her 1898 investiture as a tribute from the citizens of Amsterdam. The carriage was designed and built by the Spijker brothers.
Because Queen Wilhelmina wished not to receive gifts on the day of her enthronement on September 6, 1898, she actually took receipt of the Golden Carriage the following day.
The vehicle was first used on the occasion of the marriage of Queen Wilhelmina and Prince Hendrik on February 7, 1901. Since 1903, it has mainly been used once a year, on the day of the Queen's speech (Prinsjesdag).
Other occasions when the carriage has been used are:
- the marriage of Princess Juliana and Prince Bernhard (1937)
- the baptism of Princess Beatrix (1938)
- the marriage of Princess Beatrix and Prince Claus (1966)
- the marriage of Prince Willem-Alexander and Princess Máxima (2002)
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