Beatrix Beatrix Beatrix is a given name, most likely derived from "Viatrix", a feminine form of the Late Latin name "Viator" which meant "voyager, traveller" and later influenced in spelling by association with the Latin word "beatus" or "blessed". It is pronounced in British English and the same or in North American English. Another North American English pronunciation however approximates that of most other languages: , as shown by US dictionary entries for the former queen of the Netherlands . Common forms of this name include "Beatrice" in English and Italian, "Béatrice" in French, "Beatriz" in Spanish and Portuguese, "Beate" in
Beatrix of the Netherlands 8 February 2005, Queen Beatrix received a rare honorary doctorate from Leiden University, an honour the Queen does not usually accept. In her acceptance speech she reflected on the monarchy and her own 25 years as Queen. The speech was broadcast live. On 29 and 30 April 2005, she celebrated the 25th anniversary of her reign. She was interviewed on Dutch television, was offered a concert on Dam Square in Amsterdam, and a celebration took place in The Hague, the country's seat of government. On 31 May 2006 the "6th Polish Air Assault Brigade" would receive the "Militaire Willemsorde der