Of the Prince of Orenge.
NExt to the Duke of York and his Issue is William of Nassau Prince of Orenge, only Issue of the lately decea∣sed Princess Royal Mary, eldest Daughter to King Charles the First, and wedded 1641 to
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NExt to the Duke of York and his Issue is William of Nassau Prince of Orenge, only Issue of the lately decea∣sed Princess Royal Mary, eldest Daughter to King Charles the First, and wedded 1641 to
William of Nassau, Comman∣der in Chief of all the Forces of the States General both by Land and by Sea.
His Highness the present Prince was born 9 dayes after his Fathers death on the 14th Novemb. 1650, had for God∣fathers the Lords States General of Holland and Zealand, and the Cities of Delft, Leyden, and Amsterdam.
His Governess was the Lady Stanhop, then wife to the Heer van Hemvliet.
At 8 years of age was sent to the University of Leyden.
His Revenue is about 60000 l. Sterling, besides Mi∣litary Advantages enjoyed by his Father and Ancestors, which amounted yearly to a∣bout 30000 l. Sterling more.
He is a Prince in whom the high and princely qualities of his Ancestors already appear.