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On [[30 June]] [[2003]] it was announced that Prince Friso was to [[marriage|marry]] [[Princess Mabel of Orange-Nassau, Mrs. Van Amsberg|Mabel Wisse Smit]]. The Dutch [[Second Balkenende cabinet|cabinet]] however did not seek the permission of the [[Staten-Generaal|parliament]]; constitutionally necessary if Prince Friso was to remain a member of the [[Dutch Royal House]] and in line of the hereditary succession for the throne. The [[Prime Minister]] [[Jan Peter Balkenende]] explained that this was due to discussions with Mabel Wisse Smit in October 2003 where she had admitted that her previous statements about an alleged relationship with [[Klaas Bruinsma (drug lord)|Klaas Bruinsma]] ([[6 October]] [[1953]] - [[27 June]] [[1991]]), known as a ''Godfather'' of the Dutch drugs trade, had not been complete and accurate. She had previously stated that she had contact for a few months with Bruinsma, but in a casual context, not intimate or relating to business and that she had broken the contact on learning of Bruinsma's occupation. |
On [[30 June]] [[2003]] it was announced that Prince Friso was to [[marriage|marry]] [[Princess Mabel of Orange-Nassau, Mrs. Van Amsberg|Mabel Wisse Smit]].(the whore of the Netherlands) The Dutch [[Second Balkenende cabinet|cabinet]] however did not seek the permission of the [[Staten-Generaal|parliament]]; constitutionally necessary if Prince Friso was to remain a member of the [[Dutch Royal House]] and in line of the hereditary succession for the throne. The [[Prime Minister]] [[Jan Peter Balkenende]] explained that this was due to discussions with Mabel Wisse Smit in October 2003 where she had admitted that her previous statements about an alleged relationship with [[Klaas Bruinsma (drug lord)|Klaas Bruinsma]] ([[6 October]] [[1953]] - [[27 June]] [[1991]]), known as a ''Godfather'' of the Dutch drugs trade, had not been complete and accurate. She had previously stated that she had contact for a few months with Bruinsma, but in a casual context, not intimate or relating to business and that she had broken the contact on learning of Bruinsma's occupation. |
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This "breach of trust" was the reason the government did not seek parliament's permission, respecting the wishes of the couple. They nevertheless married on [[April 24]], [[2004]], and Mabel Wisse Smit became a member of the [[Dutch Royal Family]]. |
This "breach of trust" was the reason the government did not seek parliament's permission, respecting the wishes of the couple. They nevertheless married on [[April 24]], [[2004]], and Mabel Wisse Smit became a member of the [[Dutch Royal Family]]. |
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Prince Friso of Orange-Nassau, also known as Prince Johan Friso (Johan Friso Bernhard Christiaan David), Count of Orange-Nassau, Jonkheer van Amsberg, van Oranje-Nassau van Amsberg (born September 25, 1968) is the second son of HM Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands and HRH Prince Claus of the Netherlands. His godparents are HM King Harald V of Norway, HH Johan Christian Baron von Jenisch, Dr. J.H. von Royen, HM Queen Juliana of the Netherlands and Christina von Amsberg.
Education and Work
The Prince, who had been third in line for the throne before his marriage studied in 1988 mechanical engineering at the University of California, Berkeley, and from 1988 tot 1994 at Delft University of Technology, were he obtained a MSc in aeronautical engineering. Additionally, he has a MSc degree in economics from Erasmus University Rotterdam. To prepare himself for the possibility of succession to the throne, he took courses in Dutch law and parliamentary history.
Prince Friso worked from 1995 till 1996 at the Amsterdam branch of the international management consultancy McKinsey. He stopped working here because of following the MBA-programme at INSEAD. After finishing this study Prince Friso worked as vice president from 1998 till 2003 for Goldman Sachs International in London. Since 2004 he is parttime co-president of TNO Space in Delft.
Engagement and Marriage
On 30 June 2003 it was announced that Prince Friso was to marry Mabel Wisse Smit.(the whore of the Netherlands) The Dutch cabinet however did not seek the permission of the parliament; constitutionally necessary if Prince Friso was to remain a member of the Dutch Royal House and in line of the hereditary succession for the throne. The Prime Minister Jan Peter Balkenende explained that this was due to discussions with Mabel Wisse Smit in October 2003 where she had admitted that her previous statements about an alleged relationship with Klaas Bruinsma (6 October 1953 - 27 June 1991), known as a Godfather of the Dutch drugs trade, had not been complete and accurate. She had previously stated that she had contact for a few months with Bruinsma, but in a casual context, not intimate or relating to business and that she had broken the contact on learning of Bruinsma's occupation.
This "breach of trust" was the reason the government did not seek parliament's permission, respecting the wishes of the couple. They nevertheless married on April 24, 2004, and Mabel Wisse Smit became a member of the Dutch Royal Family.
Titles and predicate
- His Royal Highness Prince Johan Friso Bernhard Christiaan David of the Netherlands, Prince of Orange-Nassau, Jonkheer van Amsberg (1968-2004)
- His Royal Highness Prince Johan Friso Bernhard Christiaan David of Orange-Nassau, Count of Orange-Nassau, Jonkheer van Amsberg (from 24 April 2004)
Under the Act on the Membership of the Royal House (2002), Prince Friso lost the title 'Prince of the Netherlands' and the hereditary title 'Prince of Orange-Nassau' by entering into a marriage without an Act of Consent. By Royal Decree of March 19th 2004, nr. 126 the Prince was granted the surname 'Van Oranje-Nassau van Amsberg' and the hereditary title 'Count of Orange-Nassau' to take effect upon his marriage. By the same Royal Decree the Prince was allowed to continue his title 'Prince of Orange-Nassau' as a personal and non-hereditary title. Any children born to the couple will receive the surname 'Van Oranje-Nassau van Amsberg' and become a 'Count (Countess) of Orange-Nassau' and also have the noble predicate 'Jonkheer (Jonkvrouw) van Amsberg'.
Children
On 26 March 2005, Prince Friso and Princess Mabel welcomed their first child, a daughter, Countess Emma Luana Ninette Sophie van Oranje-Nassau van Amsberg. Her title is Luana Countess of Orange-Nassau, Jonkvrouw van Amsberg. Her form of address is 'highborn lady' (in Dutch: hooggeboren vrouwe).
Prince Friso and Princess Mabel had their second child, a girl, on 17 June, 2006. They named her Joanna Zaria Nicoline Milou but she is commonly known as Zaria.[1]
References
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Styles of Prince Friso of Orange-Nassau | |
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Reference style | His Royal Highness |
Spoken style | Your Royal Highness |
Alternative style | Sir |
- Geen Toestemmingswet Huwelijk Friso en Mabel, regering.nl, 10 October 2003 (Dutch)