Prince Constantijn Turns Forty

Prince Constantijn, youngest son of Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands, marked his fortieth birthday today. His favourite sports are football, tennis, golf and skiing.

He is married to Laurentien Brinkhorst. The couple wedded in May 2001. They have three children: Eloise (7), Claus-Casimir (5) and Leonore (3).

The prince has degrees in law and business administration and works for RAND Europe in Brussels.

Photo: Jeroen van der Meyde