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''' | '''38Queen Olga of the Netherlands''' (born ''Princess Olga of Mecklenburg-Strelitz'' on 13 October 1988) is a member of the Dutch Royal Family as the current Queen consort. She is also a member of the Mecklenburg Grand Ducal Family as the sister of '''[[James, Grand Duke of Mecklenburg]],''' as well as the British Royal Family as the niece of '''[[James IV, King of the United Kingdom]]''' and the Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach Grand Ducal Family as the niece-in-law of '''[[Michael, Grand Duke of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach]]'''. | ||
==Life== | ==Life== | ||
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==Marriage and Issue== | ==Marriage and Issue== | ||
On 21 May 2011, Olga married '''Casimir, King of the Netherlands''' in Amsterdam. Casimir and Olga have three children, '''Catharina Amalia, Alexia,''' and '''Ariane'''. | On 21 May 2011, Olga married '''Casimir, King of the Netherlands''' in Amsterdam. Casimir and Olga have three older children, '''Catharina Amalia, Alexia,''' and '''Ariane'''. On 15 December 2025, it was announced that the couple are expecting their fourth child. | ||
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==Sartorial Information== | ==Sartorial Information== | ||
===Tiara Collection=== | ===Tiara Collection=== | ||
<gallery> | As Queen, Olga has access to the entirety of the [[Dutch Tiara Collection]]. Below are the tiaras that she personally owns.<gallery> | ||
File:Tiaras Mecklenburg Olga Festoon Bandeau.jpg|(2004) Festoon Bandeau; 16th birthday gift from her parents | File:Tiaras Mecklenburg Olga Festoon Bandeau.jpg|(2004) Festoon Bandeau; 16th birthday gift from her parents | ||
File:Tiaras Mecklenburg Olga Diamond Floral Tiara.jpg|(2011) Diamond Floral Tiara; Wedding gift from her in-laws | File:Tiaras Mecklenburg Olga Diamond Floral Tiara.jpg|(2011) Diamond Floral Tiara; Wedding gift from her in-laws | ||
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|[[Grand Duke Borwin of Mecklenburg]] | |[[Grand Duke Borwin of Mecklenburg]] | ||
|[[Grand Duke | |[[Grand Duke George Alexander of Mecklenburg-Strelitz]] | ||
[[Archduchess Ilona of Austria]] | [[Archduchess Ilona of Austria]] | ||
|[[Grand Duke George of Mecklenburg-Strelitz]] | |[[Grand Duke George II of Mecklenburg-Strelitz]] | ||
[[Irina Mikhailovna Raievskya]]<br> | [[Irina Mikhailovna Raievskya]]<br> | ||
[[Archduke Joseph Francis of Austria]]<br> | [[Archduke Joseph Francis of Austria]]<br> | ||
Latest revision as of 15:04, 13 May 2026
| HM The Queen of the Netherlands | |
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| Titles | Queen of the Netherlands
Princess of Mecklenburg |
| Reign | 12 August 2013 - present |
| Coronation | 29 April 2014 |
| Predecessor | Princess Beatrice Maria of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach |
| Biographical Information | |
| Born | 13 October 1988 (age 38)
Neustrelitz, Mecklenburg-Strelitz, Germany |
| Spouse | Casimir, King of the Netherlands
(m. 2011) |
| Issue | Catharina Amalia, Princess of Orange |
| Name | Helene Olga Feodora Donata Maria
Katharina Theresia |
| House | Mecklenburg (by birth)
Orange-Nassau (by marriage) |
| Father | Grand Duke Borwin of Mecklenburg |
| Mother | Princess Helena of the United Kingdom |
| Religion | Lutheran |
38Queen Olga of the Netherlands (born Princess Olga of Mecklenburg-Strelitz on 13 October 1988) is a member of the Dutch Royal Family as the current Queen consort. She is also a member of the Mecklenburg Grand Ducal Family as the sister of James, Grand Duke of Mecklenburg, as well as the British Royal Family as the niece of James IV, King of the United Kingdom and the Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach Grand Ducal Family as the niece-in-law of Michael, Grand Duke of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach.
Life[edit | edit source]
Olga was born the eldest child of Grand Duke Borwin of Mecklenburg and Princess Helena of the United Kingdom.
Marriage and Issue[edit | edit source]
On 21 May 2011, Olga married Casimir, King of the Netherlands in Amsterdam. Casimir and Olga have three older children, Catharina Amalia, Alexia, and Ariane. On 15 December 2025, it was announced that the couple are expecting their fourth child.
| Photo | Name | Birth | Death | Marriage |
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Catharina Amalia, Princess of Orange | 7 December 2013 | ||
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Princess Alexia | 26 June 2015 | ||
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Princess Ariane | 10 April 2017 |
Residences[edit | edit source]
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Royal Palace of Amsterdam; Official Residence -
Huis ten Bosch; Main Residence (March-May; September-November) -
Soestdijk Palace; Winter Residence (December-February) -
Het Loo Palace; Summer Residence (June-August)
Sartorial Information[edit | edit source]
Tiara Collection[edit | edit source]
As Queen, Olga has access to the entirety of the Dutch Tiara Collection. Below are the tiaras that she personally owns.
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(2004) Festoon Bandeau; 16th birthday gift from her parents -
(2011) Diamond Floral Tiara; Wedding gift from her in-laws -
(2011) Diamond Scroll Tiara; Wedding gift from her parents
Clothing Collection[edit | edit source]
Clothing Collection
Titles and Honours[edit | edit source]
- 1988-2001 Princess Olga of Mecklenburg-Strelitz
- 2001-2011 Princess Olga of Mecklenburg
- 2011-2013 Olga, Princess of Orange
- 2013-present Queen Olga of the Netherlands
National Honours[edit | edit source]
Order of the Netherlands Lion (2014)
Order of the House of Orange (2011)
Foreign Honours[edit | edit source]
Order of the Wendish Crown (2006) (Mecklenburg)
Ancestry[edit | edit source]
Lines of Succession[edit | edit source]
| Queen Olga of the Netherlands
House of Mecklenburg Born: 13 October 1988 | ||
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