Overview
- The Royal House published a joint statement on Jan. 23 confirming a mutual decision to divorce and a plan to co-parent their three children.
- The Government Information Service (RVD) confirmed Annette will forfeit the title of princess, while the children’s van Vollenhoven names and status remain unchanged.
- The announcement was signed “Bernhard van Oranje and Annette Sekrève,” reflecting her use of her maiden name in the statement.
- Bernhard is no longer in the line of succession and has had limited royal duties since changes following Queen Beatrix’s 2013 abdication.
- The couple married in July 2000 after meeting at the University of Groningen and were last photographed together at King’s Day in Doetinchem on April 26, 2025.