The Dutch Council of State has confirmed Hugo Klynstra’s right to carry the name and princely title of his father, Prince Carlos, Duke of Parma. Hugo Klynstra is the illegitimate son of Prince Carlos, who is a cousin of King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands, and Brigitte Klynstra. Placing the case before the Council of State was the Duke of Parma’s final chance of an appeal. What…
Duke of Parma's Illegitimate son claims princely title
29th December 2015
The Duke of Parma is currently facing an unusual situation. His illegitimate son, born from a relationship with Brigitte Klynstra in 1997, named Hugo Klynstra is claiming his father’s last name and the princely title that goes with it. The Duke of…