Prince Johan Friso, the second son of Queen Beatrix, married human rights activist Mabel Wisse Smit today without the approval of the Dutch government, giving up his claim to the throne for love.

Prince Claus, the German-born husband of The Netherlands’ Queen Beatrix who charmed his adopted country with his irreverent wit, was being buried today with royal honours.

Crown Prince Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands has married an Argentine economist.