Beatrix

American

[bey-uh-triks, bee-] / ˈbeɪ ə trɪks, ˈbi- /

noun

Beatrix Wilhelmina Armgard, born 1938, queen of the Netherlands 1980–2013 (daughter of Juliana).

Beatrix British

/ ˈbiːətrɪks /

noun

full name Beatrix Wilhelmina Armgard . born 1938, queen of the Netherlands (1980–2013); abdicated in favour of her eldest son Willem-Alexander

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Like countless diarists before her, including Samuel Pepys, Anaïs Nin, Beatrix Potter and David Sedaris, the woman had kept a record of her days with ink and paper.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

“There’s this sense of powerlessness, of not being the captain of your own ship,” said their daughter Beatrix Zilinskas.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 30, 2025

Pro tip: Grab brunch at Beatrix in the same shopping mall before your visit.

From Salon • Sep. 29, 2025

Queen Beatrix reigned as queen of the Netherlands from 1980 until she abdicated in 2013, when she was succeeded by her son King Willem-Alexander.

From BBC • Apr. 25, 2025

Instead of offering up her usual smile, Beatrix Halliday cleared her throat and said, “Ask me again in two weeks. I’m putting in my notice. I’m retiring.”

From "The Parker Inheritance" by Varian Johnson

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