Königin Beatrix der Niederlande

1996

The text of the medal presented reads:

Karlspreis zu Aachen 1996
Königin Beatrix der Niederlande
Gute Nachbarschaft in Europa

Vita

1938
1938
Born at Soestdijk Castle near Baarn
Sociology, law and history at Leiden
Study
Study
1961
1961
Doctorate in law
Initiator and President of the European Working Group
1961
1961
1970s
1970s
Taking on representative duties as heir to the throne
Queen of the Netherlands
1980
1980
Committed to a united Europe
Services to Dutch-German relations

Text of the Certificate of Honour

On Ascension Day, 16 May 1996, in the Coronation Hall of the City Hall, the former Imperial Palace, the International Charlemagne Prize of Aachen was awarded to Her Majesty Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands in honour of her personal commitment to overcoming differences and strengthening the community between the peoples of Europe.