Joseph Van Draak

Joseph Hendrik Pieter Van Draak (born 24 May 1936) is a Brunanter royalty and former diplomat. Born the only son of Prince Hendrik of Brunant and Princess Maria Antonia of Bourbon-Parma, he has a twin sister named Alexandra. In 1965, he renounced his rights to the throne by marrying Sophia Kollberg. Joseph would later work for the Brunanter government as a diplomat and ambassador in Belgium, Sweden and Libertas.

Biography
Joseph was born as the only son of Prince Hendrik of Brunant and his wife Princess Maria Antonia of Bourbon-Parma. His grandfathers were King Pieter II of Brunant and Duke Robert of Parma. He grew up in Grijzestad and studied at Grijzestad University. Joseph began working at the Department of Foreign Affairs under the name Joseph Van Dijk.

In 1963, the prince began dating journalist Sophia Kollberg, whom he met in Stockholm. By marrying her without the consent from Johan II or the Congress, Joseph renounced both his title as a Prince of Brunant and his rights to the throne. He also lost his place in the line of Succession to the Throne. He took the name Joseph Van Draak and became a diplomat for his department. He later served as an ambassador to Belgium, Sweden and Libertas. Joseph retired in 1998 and joined Grijzestad University's board of directors. From 2001 until 2005, he was the university's president.

Sophia died in 2008. Joseph Van Draak currently resides in Chester.