Very sad news indeed

Link · 10-06-2002, 03:05 PM

I just found out that Prince Claus (the husband of our queen Beatrix) has just passed away. I don't know if any of you guys know of him, but he was indeed a great man, and I really believe that everyone in Holland will mourne for his loss.
Claus was having problems with his health for a long time, but he always seemed to get better. Until now. I really regret it, because he was one of the most popular people in the Dutch royalty. May he rest in peace.

Ronn_Bman · 10-06-2002, 03:13 PM

Sorry to hear that. Even when you don't know someone personally, it can still be quite sad when they pass because of the influence their life has been.

Melusine · 10-06-2002, 03:30 PM

I just read it on Pandemonium, Link... very sad news indeed.
Like you I thought he was one of the most interesting and lovable members of the Royal Family. At least there's an end to his suffering now (for the foreigners here: he suffered from Parkinson's disease, had cancer of the prostate, a kidney removed and suffered lung and heart problems) but for his family it will be very difficult

He'll be missed....

Horatio · 10-06-2002, 03:41 PM

Hm, maybe it was a good thing that he passed if he was suffering so much.

Grojlach · 10-06-2002, 03:43 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Horatio:
Hm, maybe it was a good thing that he passed if he was suffering so much.

You're right; he had to spend a lot of time on the Intensive Care lately.
May he rest in peace.

Legolas · 10-06-2002, 03:59 PM

Even with his bad health, the news of his passing came as a bad surprise. Personally I still can't quite believe it even if it is all over the news. We'll certainly miss the man

Attalus · 10-06-2002, 04:03 PM

Everyone in the Netherlands that knew and loved this man has my sympathy.

/)eathKiller · 10-06-2002, 05:21 PM

Man that really is a downer... I hope everything works out for you all...

Melusine · 10-06-2002, 05:25 PM

Like I just posted on Pandemonium, he was a great man...

Quote:

For the foreigners; Prince Claus (Claus von Amsberg) was the husband of our Queen, Beatrix.
I always found him to be a very funny man - he went against convention and tradition (by refusing to wear a tie for instance) and had a good sense of humour.
He'd been ill for years - Parkinson's disease most prominent among his ailments. He'd been in and out of the intensive care these last months, suffering respiratory and heart problems, and he had a kidney removed as well.
He reached age 76.

johnny · 10-06-2002, 07:34 PM

He was the only one with humor in the royal family. Rest in peace Claus.

10-06-2002, 03:05 PM	#1
Link Jack Burton Join Date: May 15, 2001 Location: The Netherlands Age: 39 Posts: 5,888	I just found out that Prince Claus (the husband of our queen Beatrix) has just passed away. I don't know if any of you guys know of him, but he was indeed a great man, and I really believe that everyone in Holland will mourne for his loss. Claus was having problems with his health for a long time, but he always seemed to get better. Until now. I really regret it, because he was one of the most popular people in the Dutch royalty. May he rest in peace. __________________ Rowing is not a sport, it's a way of life Goal: Beijing 2008

10-06-2002, 03:13 PM	#2
Ronn_Bman Zartan Join Date: March 11, 2001 Location: North Carolina USA Age: 57 Posts: 5,177	Sorry to hear that. Even when you don't know someone personally, it can still be quite sad when they pass because of the influence their life has been. __________________ [img]\"http://home.carolina.rr.com/orthanc/pics/Spinning%20Hammer%20Sig%20Pic.gif\" alt=\" - \" />

10-06-2002, 03:30 PM	#3
Melusine Dracolisk Join Date: January 8, 2001 Location: Amsterdam, The Netherlands Age: 43 Posts: 6,541	I just read it on Pandemonium, Link... very sad news indeed. Like you I thought he was one of the most interesting and lovable members of the Royal Family. At least there's an end to his suffering now (for the foreigners here: he suffered from Parkinson's disease, had cancer of the prostate, a kidney removed and suffered lung and heart problems) but for his family it will be very difficult He'll be missed.... __________________ [img]\"hosted/melusine.jpg\" alt=\" - \" /><br />Your voice is ambrosia

10-06-2002, 03:41 PM	#4
Horatio Ma'at - Goddess of Truth & Justice Join Date: September 19, 2001 Location: Behind these metal bars Age: 41 Posts: 3,117	Hm, maybe it was a good thing that he passed if he was suffering so much. __________________ I <b>am</b> the party!!<br /> [img]\"http://zert0.net/iuti/img2/1381585-vi.gif\" alt=\" - \" />

10-06-2002, 04:03 PM	#7
Attalus Symbol of Bane Join Date: November 26, 2001 Location: Texas Age: 75 Posts: 8,167	Everyone in the Netherlands that knew and loved this man has my sympathy. __________________ Even Heroes sometimes fail...

10-06-2002, 03:59 PM	#6
Legolas Jack Burton Join Date: March 31, 2001 Location: The zephyr lands beneath the brine. Age: 39 Posts: 5,459	Even with his bad health, the news of his passing came as a bad surprise. Personally I still can't quite believe it even if it is all over the news. We'll certainly miss the man

10-06-2002, 05:21 PM	#8
/)eathKiller Dracolisk Join Date: January 5, 2002 Location: Guantanamo Bay, Cuba Age: 38 Posts: 6,043	Man that really is a downer... I hope everything works out for you all... __________________ [img]\"http://membres.lycos.fr/th8or/ZeroSigForIronworks.gif\" alt=\" - \" /> o.o;

10-06-2002, 05:25 PM	#9
Melusine Dracolisk Join Date: January 8, 2001 Location: Amsterdam, The Netherlands Age: 43 Posts: 6,541	Like I just posted on Pandemonium, he was a great man... Quote: For the foreigners; Prince Claus (Claus von Amsberg) was the husband of our Queen, Beatrix. I always found him to be a very funny man - he went against convention and tradition (by refusing to wear a tie for instance) and had a good sense of humour. He'd been ill for years - Parkinson's disease most prominent among his ailments. He'd been in and out of the intensive care these last months, suffering respiratory and heart problems, and he had a kidney removed as well. He reached age 76. __________________ [img]\"hosted/melusine.jpg\" alt=\" - \" /><br />Your voice is ambrosia

10-06-2002, 07:34 PM	#10
johnny 40th Level Warrior Join Date: April 15, 2002 Location: Utrecht The Netherlands Age: 58 Posts: 16,981	He was the only one with humor in the royal family. Rest in peace Claus. __________________

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