Princess Marilène Celebrates Her 38th Birthday

Princess Marilène of Orange-Nassau, van Vollenhoven celebrated her thirty-eight birthday today. Marie-Hélène Angela (Marilène) van den Broek was born February 4, 1970. She married Prince Maurits, son of Princess Margriet of the Netherlands, May 29, 1998 at Het Loo Palace in Apeldoorn. The religious ceremony took place the following day at the Grote Kerk in Apeldoorn. She and Prince Maurits have three children: Anastasia (Anna), Lucas and Felicia. Advocationally, the princess enjoys tennis, skating and running.

Princess Marilène and Prince Maurits make occasional appearances for the Dutch Royal House. The couple opened the Ronald McDonald Kinderstad in Amsterdam on Saturday.

Photo: Ruud Taal