Prince Bernhard van Lippe-Biesterfeld was princess Juliana's husband. They had four daughters: princess Beatrix, princess Irene, princess Margriet and princess Christina (Marijke). Shortly before his marriage, Bernhard became a Dutch citizen. During World War II he served his adopted homeland as the commander of the Dutch Armed Forces.

After the Lock-heed controversy, Bernhard could no longer promote Dutch business interests abroad Since then, he has focused his attention on the improvement of animal welfare.