If reports were true, Wilhelmina, 64, might soon abdicate in favor of her son-in-law, Prince Consort Bernhard. She invited two leaders of the new political forces (Schermerhorn & Drees).

Belgium’s northern neighbor was also royally expectant last week. If reports from The Netherlands were true, Queen Wilhelmina, 64, might soon abdicate in favor of her son-in-law, Prince Consort Bernhard. At the same time she would raise his status from Prince Consort to King. Behind the rumored move were theā€¦