Delft - Prinshof Museum

June 1, 2024 in the Netherlands ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C

This is the former convent where William of Orange, the Father of the Netherlands, hid from a vengeful King Phillip II of Spain. (Catholics can hold a grudge)

William survived one assassination attempt in Antwerp, but did not survive the 2nd attempt here in Delft. A French assassin shot him after a meal.

The current King of the Netherlands is a direct descendantRead more