Dutch Princess Beatrix attended the opening of the windmill De Vlijt, also known as the Meule van Wassens, in Zuidwolde. Princess Beatrix is patron of the De Hollandsche Molen Association. After the opening, Princess Beatrix received information from millers about the working of the flour mill. Afterwards, the Princess spoke with employees of the mill construction company, the board and volunteers about the restoration and the future of the mill. Beltmolen De Vlijt was out of use for twenty years.
