Prince Bernhard van Oranje announced on July 27, 2026, the complete sale of his business assets.
The portfolio includes Circuit Zandvoort, IT provider Levi9, and real estate developer Pinnacle.
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The move marks a major shift for the 56-year-old royal, who will now focus on artificial intelligence investments.
A spokesperson confirmed that Prince Bernhard is transferring his full stake in these entities to long-time business partners Menno de Jong and Coen Groeneveld.
The transaction also covers private and commercial real estate interests. The total value was not disclosed.
Prince Bernhard initially acquired Circuit Zandvoort in 2016.
He led efforts to return Formula 1 racing to the Netherlands, with the final Dutch Grand Prix scheduled for 2026.
"The mission is accomplished.
We brought Formula 1 back to the Netherlands, and for six editions Zandvoort was on the global stage.
It doesn't get better than this, and that's precisely when you must dare to make a choice.
I am transferring my stakes to the partners with whom I built this," said Prince Bernhard.
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His extensive property holdings previously earned him the moniker 'property prince.'
Land registry records show 98 properties registered under his name, a figure expected to adjust as transactions finalize.
The sales also encompass his holdings in Hilversum's Media Park.
Quote currently estimates his net worth at approximately 160 million euros, ranking him 448th on its wealth list.
Reflecting on his decision, the prince emphasized his intention to shift capital into emerging technological sectors while maintaining ties to motorsport.
"I will remain active in motorsport and investments in artificial intelligence, and I want to dive into that with the same energy.
Because the world is changing faster than ever.
New technologies, artificial intelligence, and major societal shifts create opportunities we could barely imagine ten years ago," said Prince Bernhard.
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The restructuring follows significant changes in his personal life earlier in the year, when Prince Bernhard and his wife Annette Sekrève announced their divorce in January after 25 years of marriage.
