Juliana_of_Nassau was born on April 30, 1909, in The Hague, Netherlands. She became the Queen of the Netherlands in 1948, following the abdication of her mother, Queen Wilhelmina. Juliana's reign lasted until her own abdication in 1980, making her one of the longest-serving monarchs in Dutch history. During her time as queen, Juliana was known for her approachable and down-to-earth personality. She focused on social issues and worked to modernize the Dutch monarchy. After her abdication, she lived a quieter life, passing away on March 20, 2004, in Apeldoorn, Netherlands.