A Death and an Engagement for the Dutch Royal Family

Death

Sadly, Prince Friso of Orange-Nassau the second son of Princess Beatrix and the late Prince Claus passed away yesterday. As many of you may recall, Friso was trapped in an avalanche last year and lacked air while he was trapped; since then, he was in a coma. In November, he showed signs of consciousness. But yesterday, her passed away at the age of 44. He’s survived by his wife, Princess Mabel, his two daughters, Luana and Zaria; as well as his brothers, their spouses, his nieces and nephew, mother, cousins, and aunts and uncles.

Engagement

It was announced that Prince Jaime of Bourbon-Parma (the son of the late Carlos Hugo, Duke or Parama and Princess Irene of the Netherlands) is engaged to his Hungarian girlfriend, Viktória Cservenyák. They are set to marry on October 5^th in  Apeldoorn.

Princess Lilian of Sweden has died

Sadly, Princess Lilian of Sweden has died today in her home. She was 97 years old.

From the Swedish Royal Site:
"Born on August 30, 1915, in Wales, Princess Lilian was married to His Majesty King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden’s uncle, His Royal Highness Prince Bertil of Sweden, on December 7, 1976 at the Drottningholm Palace Chapel. Prince Bertil died on 5 January 1997.

Princess Lilian fulfilled a number of duties that were previously the responsibility of Prince Bertil, particularly in the field of sport.”

Information: The Royal Correspondent

Photo: Google Images (Princess Lilian of Sweden)