Monday, June 9, 1941 - Funeral of Wilhelm II

[Louis]

The funeral of former Kaiser Wilhelm II (died June 4) takes place in Doorn, Netherlands. The family decides that it must respect the Kaiser's wishes for a funeral in Doorn due to his position that he would never return to Germany unless the monarchy were restored. The Wehrmacht sends an honor guard, and German Commissioner Arthur Seyss-Inquart attends. While Hitler, who desired a state funeral in Berlin, does not attend, he makes sure that Swastikas feature prominently at the funeral.