Royal Collections Probe Finds Dozens of Colonial-Era Objects Likely Acquired Unlawfully
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Royal Collections probe finds dozens of colonial-era objects likely acquired unlawfully
Independent researchers have concluded that a limited number of colonial-era objects in the Royal Collections may have been obtained through unlawful or unjust means. The findings come from an investigation into roughly 1,000 items carried out by a committee established by the Foundation for the Historical Collections of the House of Orange-Nassau (SHVON). In most cases, the committee found no immediate signs of wrongdoing, although information …
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