Punda in Willemstad, Curaçao, Dutch Caribbean — Caribbean (Dutch Caribbean)

Prince Willem of Orange Memorial

Photographed by Pete Skillman, February 25, 2025

1. Prince Willem of Orange Memorial Marker

Inscription.
(Dutch):
1533 1933
24 April

Prins Willem van Oranje
Vader des Vaderlands
Grondlegger van Nederlands Onafhankelukheid

Curacao en Nederland Zun Een

Onthuld op zun 400^sten Geboortedag

(English Translation):
1533 1933
April 24

Prince William of Orange
Father of the Nation
Founder of Dutch Independence

Curaçao and the Netherlands Are One

Unveiled on his 400^th Birthday

Erected 1933.

Topics. This historical marker and memorial is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. A significant historical date for this entry is April 24, 1533.

Location. 12° 6.319′ N, 68° 56.085′ W. Marker is in Willemstad, Curaçao (Curaçao). It is in Punda. It is on Gouvernementsplein, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Gouvernementsplein 1, Willemstad, Curaçao, Dutch Caribbean. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is one of the Lesser Antilles

on the Caribbean Sea,

in in the Atlantic Ocean,

and in North America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Curacao 500 (here, next to this marker); Queen Beatrix Silver Jubilee Memorial (here, next to this marker); Royal Visit Memorial (here, next to this marker); Royal Navy Memorial

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(a few steps from this marker); Tula Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Willemstad Historical World Heritage Site (a few steps from this marker); Tribute to King Willem III (a few steps from this marker); Kolonel Carel N. (Shon Cai) Winkel (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Willemstad.

Prince Willem of Orange Memorial - wide view image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Pete Skillman, February 25, 2025

2. Prince Willem of Orange Memorial - wide view

Credits. This page was last revised on February 10, 2026. It was originally submitted on February 10, 2026, by Pete Skillman of Townsend, Delaware. This page has been viewed 44 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 10, 2026, by Pete Skillman of Townsend, Delaware.