Royal Highness Prince of the Bernhard Leopold Frederik Everhard Julius Coert Karel Godfried Pieter NETHERLANDS, born 29 June 1911, Germany. State Council; Council for Military Affairs of the Realm, and member Joint Defence, Army, Admiralty and Air Force Councils; Board of the Netherlands Trade and Industries Fair.
Background
NETHERLANDS, Royal Highness Prince of the Bernhard Leopold Frederik Everhard Julius Coert Karel Godfried Pieter was born on June 29, 1911 in Germany. Son of His (or Her) Serene Highness the late Prince Bernhard zur Lippe and Princess Armgard, Baroness von Sierstorpff-Cramm.
Education
Gymnasiums at Zuellichau and Berlin and University of Lausanne, Munich and Berlin. At Netherlands Staff College.
Career
Commander (Lieutenant-General) Netherlands Armed Forces 1944 and played important part in liberation of Netherlands. Decorated for his services in this operation by Her Majesty Queen Wilhelmina (M.W.O.) and Her Majesty King George VI (G.B.E.). Subsequently resigned from office of Supreme Commander 1945.
Founder and regent Prince Bernhard Fund for the Advancement of Arts and Sciences in the Netherlands.
Regent Praemium Erasmianum Foundation. Founder-President World Wildlife Fund Institute, President West.W.F. Netherlands, President Rhino Rescue Trust.
Chairman Achievement Board.
Membership
State Council; Council for Military Affairs of the Realm, and member Joint Defence, Army, Admiralty and Air Force Councils. Board of the Netherlands Trade and Industries Fair.
Connections
Married Juliana Louise Emma Marie Wilhelmina, Queen of the Netherlands in 1937-in 1980.
Father:
His (or Her) Serene Highness the late Prince Bernhard zur Lippe
Mother:
Princess Armgard, Baroness von Sierstorpff-Cramm
Spouse:
Juliana Louise Emma Marie Wilhelmina, Queen of the Netherlands