In 1898 the young Queen was presented with a special state coach, the Golden Coach, a tribute from the city of Amsterdam.
Letters and telegrams
The Presentation Committee faced one major problem: before her investiture, Queen Wilhelmina had announced that she would accept no gifts to mark the occasion. Only in 1901, after a deluge of letters and telegrams, and endless meetings to discuss the matter, did the Queen consent to accept the coach after all.
First use
On 7 February 1901, the Golden Coach was used for the first time, for the wedding of Queen Wilhelmina and Prince Hendrik.