History Of Nijmegen Radboud University
Upon regaining independence in 1813, a new flag was put into use, which coincided with the return from exile of the current Prince of Orange, and a newfound national pride. This flag was virtually identical to the Statenvlag with slightly lighter shades of red and blue made use of. On February 19, 1937, Queen Wilhelmina issued a royal decree establishing it as the official Dutch flag. The colour orange is a patriotic symbol each for South Africa’s Boers and their Dutch cousins. It derives...