Prince Maurits of Orange-Nassau, van Vollenhoven
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Prince Maurits Willem Pieter Hendrik of Orange-Nassau, van Vollenhoven (born Utrecht, 17 April 1968), is the eldest son of HRH Princess Margriet of the Netherlands and Prof. Pieter van Vollenhoven. His godparents are HRH Princess Christina of the Netherlands, HSH Prince Aloys-Konstantin zu Lowenstein-Wertheim-Rosenberg, Jhr. G. Krayenhof, and The Dutch Merchant Fleet. He is a member of the Dutch Royal Family, and currently 10th in line of succession to the Dutch Throne.
He has three brothers: Prince Bernhard, Prince Pieter-Christiaan, Prince Floris.
In 1987 Prince Maurits performed military service with the Royal Netherlands Marine Corps and the Royal Netherlands Navy. He graduated at University of Groningen in 1995, where he obtained a MSc degree in Economics. After his study he worked for the Schiphol Airport Authority, where he occupied several positions, including Senior Manager of Passenger Services.
From September 2001 to May 2006, the prince worked for Philips DAP BV (Domestic Appliances and Personal Care) in Amersfoort, where he was in charge of part of the Philishave portfolio.
In May 2006, Prins Maurits started his own business. His company, The Source, focuses on innovative concepts for products, services and systems for both business and government.
In 1989, he met Marilène (Marie-Helène) van den Broek b. 4 February 1970), the youngest daughter of Hans van den Broek and Josee van den Broek-van Schendel. They were married in Apeldoorn civilly on 29 May 1998, followed by a religious ceremony on 30 May. Princess Marilène has given birth to three children:
- Anastasia (Anna) Margriet Joséphine van Lippe-Biesterfeld van Vollenhoven, born in Amsterdam on 15 April 2001.
- Lucas Maurits Pieter Henri van Lippe-Biesterfeld van Vollenhoven, born in Amsterdam on 26 October 2002.
- Felicia Juliana Bénedicte Barbara van Lippe-Biesterfeld van Vollenhoven, born in Amsterdam on 31 May 2005.
By Royal Decree of 26 May 1998, the children of Prince Maurits and Princess Marilène bear the surname "van Lippe-Biesterfeld van Vollenhoven".
| Styles of Prince Maurits of Orange-Nassau, van Vollenhoven |
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| Reference style | His Highness |
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| Spoken style | Your Highness |
| Alternative style | Uwe Hoogheid |
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Prince Maurits of Orange-Nassau, van Vollenhoven
Born: 17 April 1968 |
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| Preceded by Princess Margriet |
Line of succession to the Dutch Throne 10th position |
Succeeded by Prince Berhnard |
