The fact that Beatrix and her sisters have stakes in the foundations does not mean they can or will be inherited outside the O-N family. It may very well be that the foundations go entirely to the main branch. The various foundations not only own the jewels but also the coronationrobe, two sets of regalia, the golden coach and other carriages in the Royal stables, furniture, artworks, china, chrystal, table wear and the family archives. The king has a very nice anual income but it is in no way sufficient to buy out his cousins. Juliana and her advisors knew that. Im guessing only the King and prince Constantijn will have a stake in the foundation and their cousins might have access to it when the chair (= the King) agrees.
--Previous Message-- : I have a hunch the O-N were brought up with : the idea that these O-N Jewels are merely : props that are used only when needed and not : something you want to own necessarily. : Chances are they are less obsessed with them : then we are! Think of the costly insurance, : security, cleaning, repairs etc. Who of the : younger generation wants the hassle and has : need for the Jewels? I am sure they can or : have settle(d) the matter between them : amicably. Meanwhile the mainline plays the : violin, the rest may hold a triangle, at : best! : : : : : : --Previous Message-- : Even the Duchess of Parma did not wear the : most impressive diadem imagineable at her : wedding. She could -in theory- have worn the : Württemberg Ornate Pearl Diadem, why not? : : Princess Margarita de Bourbon de Parme and : Ms Eva Prinz Valdez (spouse of Bernardo : Guillermo) wore minor resp. no jewels at : all. : : : : :