Editing Prince Bernhard of the Netherlands (section)

==Post-War Influence and Initiatives==
After Queen Wilhelmina’s abdication in 1948, Juliana became queen, and Bernhard served as Prince Consort until 1980. He traveled globally to promote Dutch economic and cultural interests, helping restore relations with Indonesia after its independence. In 1954, he founded the Bilderberg Group, an annual meeting of influential Western leaders to discuss political and economic issues, which later fueled conspiracy theories about global elite control. In 1961, he co-founded the World Wildlife Fund (WWF), serving as its first president until 1976, and established its “1001: A Nature Trust” endowment in 1970 with Prince Philip. These initiatives reflected his international stature but also drew scrutiny for their secretive networks.