Her Majesty Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands Extends Her Stay in Lech, Austria to Remain by His Royal Highness Prince Johan Friso of Oranje-Nassau’s Side.

It was announced by RVD (the Dutch government information service) that Her Majesty Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands will extend her stay in Lech, Austria to remain by His Royal Highness Prince Johan Friso of Oranje-Nassau’s side.  As you know by now, the Prince is in a coma at Innsbruck University Hospital.

As a result of the Queen’s extended stay she has cancelled all of her official appointments for next week.  RVD also announced that His Royal Highness Crown Prince Willem-Alexander of Oranje will represent Her Majesty during the “…70th anniversary commemoration of the Battle in the Java Sea…” on February 27, 2012.   Afterward, the heir to the Dutch throne will return to Lech, Austria to be with the rest of the royal family.

Source: Radio Netherlands via RVD