Named after a young wartime hero, this unusual European urban entity had a princess as its first "chief executive". Now, the members of the city administration are chosen from among schoolchildren. What is it, where is it, and who is that princess today?

lanfranco

Think small. Nov 15 06, 5:22 PM

peasypod

You left yourself wide open with that one, dear, but I'll refrain and get on with the young wartime hero. Nov 15 06, 5:38 PM

peasypod

...actually, I spent most of yesterday coming up with this princess, any other clue offerings? Nov 15 06, 5:39 PM

lanfranco

Well, if you're implying that I was making a commnent about anyone's anatomy, I assure you that I was not. ;) Nov 15 06, 5:41 PM

lanfranco

Hmm. Bad typo in my last post. Let's just say that the princess in question has ascended to a higher realm. And what would one normally call the "chief executive" of a city? Nov 15 06, 5:44 PM

peasypod

Ok, got it with the 'think small' clue. This is Madurodam, and Princess Beatrix is the one. http://www.madurodam.nl/pgs_content/main.php?language=1&sqlmode=2&fid=642&tid=1462&bid=1463&lid=1588 Nov 15 06, 5:59 PM

peasypod

Some cute pics: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Madurodam Nov 15 06, 6:00 PM

lanfranco

And a miniature Silver Mace to you, peasy! I first read about this charming little city when I was a child. I was captivated. Here's the official site: http://www.madurodam.nl/ Nov 15 06, 6:02 PM