Noordeinde Palace in the 20th century

Until the German invasion in 1940, Queen Wilhelmina continued to make frequent use of Noordeinde Palace. After the war the palace was again used as the Queen’s winter residence.

In 1948 the central section of the palace was destroyed by fire. That same year Juliana acceded to the throne. She preferred Soestdijk Palace as her official residence, though some members of the Royal Household continued to use offices in Noordeinde. Between 1952 and 1976 the Institute of Social Studies was based in the north wing. Following a thorough restoration, the Palace became Queen Beatrix’s workplace.