Lee, Massachusetts, June 26, 1942 – In a bizarre encounter that left residents stunned, Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands strolled into Frank Pease’s drugstore, her royal status all but forgotten in her role as a devoted grandmother. The Queen’s visit to the Berkshires was a chance for her to reconnect with her daughter and two young granddaughters, whom she had not seen in two years.
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Key Facts
- State: MA
- Category: Public Corruption
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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