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De Naald is a 17-meter-high (56-foot) obelisk-shaped stone monument, surrounded by a low iron fence. The portrait of
William III and Emma in profile are shown on two plates. There is a plaque attached to the monument, with the following text:
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The monument was an idea of the Mayor of
Apeldoorn, H.P.J. Tutein Nolthenius. The project was funded through a collection campaign among residents of Apeldoorn, who donated 3,518
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When Queen
Wilhelmina and Prince Hendrik were married on 7 February 1901, the needle was not yet ready. It was dedicated just over a month later on 9 March 1901.
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Founded by the
Residents of the Municipality of Apeldoorn as a grateful tribute to the serene parents of Her Majesty Queen Wilhelmina.
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and 37 and a half cents. The monument was intended to be a gift from the people of
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on the occasion of their marriage. Formally it was dedicated to Queen
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De Naald at the website of the
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