Beatrix of the Netherlands eldest son, Willem-Alexander, and resumed the title of princess. At the time of her abdication at age 75, Beatrix was the oldest reigning monarch in the country's history. Beatrix was born "Princess Beatrix Wilhelmina Armgard of the Netherlands, Princess of Orange-Nassau, Princess of Lippe-Biesterfeld", on 31 January 1938 at the Soestdijk Palace in Baarn, Netherlands. She is the first child of Princess Juliana of the Netherlands and German aristocrat Prince Bernhard of Lippe-Biesterfeld. Beatrix was baptized on 12 May 1938 in the Great Church in The Hague. Her five godparents were King Leopold III of Belgium; Princess Alice, Countess of
Beatrix Ong Beatrix Ong Beatrix Ong MBE is a London-based British luxury fashion accessories designer, known for her 'classic with a twist' shoes . Touted as 'The New Choo', in 2004 Ong was named by "The Independent" newspaper as one of the Top Ten leading shoe designers, joining the likes of Manolo Blahnik. Beatrix Ong founded Beatrix Ong in 2002 and the debut collection, was featured in "Vogue", "Elle" and "Vanity Fair" and continues to have a constant presence amongst international fashion press as well as television and film. Beatrix Ong was born in London, England. She attended King George Vth School