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| Stables housing vintage car collection. Het Loo, Netherlands. | Interior of former stables housing vintage car collection. Het Loo, Netherlands. | Berlin carriage dating from time of King Willem I, & one of six still in use by Royal Family for ceremonial occasions,. Het Loo, Netherlands. | Ceremonial coupé, which although it could carry only two passengers, was adorned with all the expected regal elements such as gilt crowns & lions' heads. Het Loo, Netherlands. |
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| Victoria carriage known by that name because her Majesty used this type of vehicle & which belonged to King Wilhelm II. Het Loo, Netherlands. | Ceremonial hearse in use since the first part of the 20thC & converted to white in 1934, rather than its original black, for funeral of Prince Hendrik, husband of Queen Wilhelmina, to reflect his belief that death is the beginning of eternal life. Het Loo, Netherlands. | Winton Landaulet Limousine (1923), made by Winton Motor Carriage Co. in Cleveland Ohio so named because many of the elements in this motor vehicle were designed to resemble a Landau carriage. Het Loo, Netherlands. | Minerva Landauet purchased by Prince Hendrik in 1925 & still used occasionally by Royal Family on ceremonial occasions, was quieter & more comfortable than earlier cars. Het Loo, Netherlands. |
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| Royal Standard of the Prince Consort of the Netherlands flying on Minerva Landauet. Het Loo, Netherlands. | Cadillac Convertible Sedan bought second-hand (as a reflection of post -WWII poverty in the country) by Queen Wilhelmina in 1949. Het Loo, Netherlands. | WWII era Jeep with post-war modifications which Royal Family members enjoyed driving themselves. Het Loo, Netherlands. | Fiat given to Princess Beatrix & Prince Clause just before their wedding in 1966 & used until 1974; The car was no different than any other Fiat except for its royal registration number which the Prince changed when he wished to travel incognito. Het Loo, Netherlands. |
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| Fords used by Queen Juliana & Queen Beatrix In the 1970's to 1990's; cars used by Royal Family might be open top & or built with higher roof to enable a graceful entrance or exit when wearing a hat; all Royal cars were dark blue. Het Loo, Netherlands. | Gnome Sleigh (1880), made by P. Scheurer & Co. Dusseldorf, used by Wilhelmina & Hendrik to take rides around the Royal Estate adjacent to Het Loo. Het Loo, Netherlands. | Queen Emma's Sleigh (1880), made by B. Veth, Arnhem, given to her by Willem III on their 1st wedding anniversary, driven by a coachman from a seat at the back. Het Loo, Netherlands. | Push Sled, (c1900-1925) belonging to Queen Wilhelmina & which had to be pushed by hand; featuring a wooden carving of crane defeating a snake. Het Loo, Netherlands. |
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| Lion's Head Sleigh (1925), made by G.C. Schimmel, Apeldoorn,. Netherlands. | Side view of Lion's Head Sleigh. Het Loo, Netherlands. |
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