The Order of the Prince is a Flemish-Dutch pluralist and apolitical society dedicated to the language and culture of the Netherlands. Monthly members meet at a permanent meeting place, except during the summer of July and August. Once a year, a regional day takes place and a general day of conduct.
The Society has divisions in, among others, the Netherlands, Belgium, France, Suriname, Curaçao and South Africa.
HistoryThe name of the society refers to Willem de Zwijger, the prince of Orange. This figure was chosen because of its role in the history of the Netherlands and its tolerance (measured according to then standards). The Order of the Prince's logo is the capital letter P, encircled by the words Amicitia and Tolerantia.
The Order was founded in November 1955 by the Short-Russian lawyer Guido van Gheluwe. She now has 99 departments: 54 in Flanders, 29 in the Netherlands, 4 in Wallonia and 12 elsewhere. She counts just over 3000 members. Members
Several famous Flemish and Dutch are members of the Order of the Prince. Annemie Roppe is active in the Limburg, An De Moor in East Flanders, Lionel Vandenberghe in Antwerp. Herman Van Rompuy is also a member. Members are nominated by seated members. Membership is valid as an honorary function. Also see Literature Externe link
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