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Prince Bernhard is mentioned in the book 'Operation Lock and the War on Rhino Poaching' by John Hanks. Apparently he financed a secret and violent campaign against the poaching of Rhino's in Southern Africa in the 1980s. He sold two paintings from the royal collection to get the needed 1.5 million guilders. The paintings sold were 'The Holy Family' by Murillo (unclear which one) and 'The Rape of Europe' by Elisabetta Sirani.
Onthullingen over Bernhards geheime Afrika-operatie - Royalty Online
More on the operation: http://www.randomstruik.co.za/books/operation-lock-and-the-war-on-rhino-poaching/5782
Onthullingen over Bernhards geheime Afrika-operatie - Royalty Online
More on the operation: http://www.randomstruik.co.za/books/operation-lock-and-the-war-on-rhino-poaching/5782
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