Christening of Benjamin Van Vollehoven

Benjamin Pieter Floris, son of Prince Bernhard and Princess Annette, was christened yesterday in the chapel of the Paleis Het Loo Nationaal Museum in Apeldoorn. Dr. A. van der Meiden presided over the baptism. Benjamin’s godparents are Prince Floris of Orange-Nassau, Claudine Verhulst-van der Ven, Isabel Schouten-van Eys and Claire Folkerts-Drabbe.

Photo: Frank van Beek

New Portrait of Prince Bernhard’s Family

The Dutch Royal House released a new portrait of Prince Bernhard and his family. Benjamin is now five months old. He was born on March 12th. Isabella, the eldest, turned six years old on May 14th and middle sibling, Samuel, reached his fourth birthday on May 25th. Prince Bernhard is the second son of Princess Margriet of the Netherlands and prof. mr. Pieter van Vollenhoven. Bernhard and Annette celebrated their eighth wedding anniversary on July 8th.

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Prince Bernhard Presents His Son Benjamin

Prince Bernhard, son of Princess Margriet of the Netherlands, presented his son Benjamin today. Princess Annette gave birth to Benjamin Pieter Floris on March 12th at the Onze Lieve Vrouwe Gasthuis in Amsterdam. Benjamin is the third child for Bernhard and Annette. The names of their other children are Isabella and Samuel.

Photo: Frank van Beek

Princess Annette Gives Birth to Her Third Child

The Dutch Royal House has announced that Princess Annette, wife of Prince Bernhard, gave birth to a son this morning. Benjamin Pieter Floris van Vollenhoven was born at 8:30 am (local time) at the Onze Lieve Vrouwe Gasthuis in Amsterdam. He weighed 3250 grams (7.16 lbs). Benjamin is the eighth grandchild for Princess Margriet of the Netherlands and prof. mr. Pieter van Vollenhoven.

Photo: Ruud Taal

Princess Annette Expecting Third Child

The Dutch Royal House has announced that Princess Annette and Prince Bernhard are expecting their third child.The predicted date is March 2008. The princess is the daughter-in-law of Princess Margriet of the Netherlands and professor mr. Pieter van Vollenhoven. Annette and Bernhard have one daughter and one son. Isabella Lily Juliana is five years old and Samuel Bernhard Louis is three years old.

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Speeding Traffic Violation Committed by Princess Annette

On August 31st, Princess Annette, wife of Prince Bernhard, was stopped for speeding in Uddel. She was driving 155 km/hour in an 80km/hour zone. Her license was temporarily suspended for the violation. The matter will be resolved by the justice of the peace in the district of Zutphen.