The husband of Netherlands Queen Beatrix has been hospitalized for depression, the government announced Tuesday.
The German-born Prince Claus has a history of depression-linked disorders, which were acknowledged publicly in 1982.The Government Information Service said the 64-year-old prince was admitted to the psychiatric department of Bronovo Hospital in The Hague on Monday. He was described as suffering from a "recurrence of complaints of a depressive nature."
The prince, a former West German diplomat, is highly regarded in the Netherlands for his unassuming manner and his sense of humor.