Prinses Annette Sekrève has purchased a monumental canal house in Amsterdam for 2,9 million euros. The transaction, which was finalized in early October 2026, marks a significant personal step following the announcement earlier this year that she and Prince Bernhard jr. would separate after 25 years of marriage, De Telegraaf reported.
The property, located along the Amsterdam canal belt, was purchased entirely in her own name without a mortgage. According to public records cited by Bekende Buren, the purchase price was approximately 200,000 euros below the initial asking price of 3,1 million euros, which had been set when the house first appeared on the market in May 2026.
Couple Married Twenty Five Years Before Separation
The couple, who first met during their student years in Groningen, married on July 6, 2000, in Utrecht, followed by a religious ceremony at the Domkerk two days later. Throughout their 25-year marriage, they had three children: Isabella, born in 2002; Samuel, born in 2004; and Benjamin, born in 2008. Although the couple announced their separation early in 2026, ten months have passed without the formal finalization of the divorce.
Property Details and Historic Features
The residence spans approximately 229 square meters across four floors and a basement. It features eight rooms, including four bedrooms and two bathrooms. The ground floor houses a living room and a spacious kitchen equipped with a gas fireplace and built-in appliances, providing direct access to a 55-square-meter city garden. The property is situated within the Amsterdam canal belt, placing it within walking distance of local landmarks.
A notable feature of the interior is the first-floor stijlkamer, which showcases an original ceiling painting depicting the Four Seasons. The basement serves as a wellness area, containing an infrared sauna, a laundry space, and additional storage.
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Status of the Marital Home and Titles
While Annette Sekrève has secured this new residence, the couple’s former home on the Prinsengracht remains on both their names in the land registry. Prince Bernhard jr. divested from his business interests, including his real estate portfolio, during the summer of 2026, but their private residence has not yet been part of that financial settlement.
The purchase deed for the new canal house refers to the buyer as "Her Highness." Under current regulations noted by the Government Information Service (RVD), this title, which she acquired upon her marriage as Hare Hoogheid Annette prinses van Oranje-Nassau, van Vollenhoven-Sekrève, is expected to expire once the divorce is officially finalized. Since the title remains in the deed from October, this indicates the legal dissolution of the marriage has not yet concluded.
Princess Title Remains During Ongoing Divorce Proceedings
Why does the purchase deed still refer to her as a princess?
According to the Government Information Service (RVD), the title of princess is tied to the marriage. The use of "Her Highness" in the October 2026 purchase deed indicates that the formal divorce proceedings are still ongoing.
Is there a mortgage on the new property?
No, De Telegraaf confirms that the 2,9 million euro purchase was made without a mortgage. The property is registered solely in her name.
What happens to the couple’s former home on the Prinsengracht?
Public land registry records indicate that the former marital home is still registered under both Prince Bernhard jr. and Annette Sekrève. It remains separate from the business interests, including real estate, that Prince Bernhard jr. divested earlier in 2026.
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