She Was 20. He Was 61. The Marriage That Shocked Europe

Monarch known as "King Gorilla" for his explosive temper and scandalous affairs that shocked all of Europe. What initially seemed like a royal nightmare ultimately saved an entire dynasty from extinction. This is the story of Emma of Waldeck and Pyrmont, Queen of the Netherlands and Grand Duchess of Luxembourg. Get to know the brilliant regent, loving mother, and remarkable woman behind Queen Wilhelmina who led her country out of crisis and changed the face of the Dutch royal family.