After those three years, William, the prince of Orange, ruler of the Netherlands, heard of Charlotte’s bravery, and how she had left her family and her country to serve the Lord. He asked for her hand in marriage. Charlotte’s father approved, for after all, his daughter was marrying one of the leading statesmen in Europe, so he not only gave his consent, he also gave her an ample dowry. Charlotte became the Princess of Orange on June 12, 1575. The marriage was a very happy one. She was meek, wise, loving, kind, generous, and devoted to God. She proved herself, as William’s brother, Count John of Nassau, said, “A wife distinguished by her virtue, piety and intelligence.” William and Charlotte were blessed with six daughters. But everything wasn’t peaceful, for her husband was engaged in a deadly war against Spain. In June, 1580, the king of Spain finally finding that he could not conquer William by fair means, offered a large reward of 25,000 crowns to any anyone who woul...
