But Mr Kohl got to hear of it, felt it would bring problems with his Free Democrat coalition partners, and whistled his peeved crown prince back into line.
The South Africans opted for spinners Harris and Johan Botha in their attack and there was also a place for Ashwell Prince in the line-up ahead of JP Duminy.
It remains to be seen how long the prince can hold that line.
It was named after Archduke Joseph August of Austria, a prince of the Hungarian line of the Habsburgs, who reportedly deposited it in a bank vault in 1933.
Crown Prince Salman, next in line to the throne, is already 76.
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Prince Harry, who is third in line to the throne, passed his Sandhurst entrance exams in September.
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However the king's brother Prince Johan Friso lost his place in the line of succession when he married Mabel Wisse Smit in 2004 without parliament's approval.
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At present, seven men (only males are eligible), including the crown prince and his brother, Akishino, are in line for the throne.
For more than half a century, the mostly ceremonial title has indicated who is next in line to the throne after the crown prince.
Prince Harry also made an appearance, visiting the finish line to show his support for the race stewards.
Had the child been a boy, the royal bundle would be second in line for the throne, behind his father, Prince Naruhito, who is 41.
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Prince William and Catherine's child will be next in line to the throne after William regardless of whether it is a boy or a girl, the British Cabinet Office said Monday.
Ms Prince said the GSPCA's policy on horse racing was in line with the RSPCA's in the UK, which sought to minimise incidents which led to the death of any animals.
He's among thousands of people standing in line in the dreary midmorning heat of Port-au-Prince.
As Prince of Orange -- the title given to the person first in line to the Dutch throne -- he has been interested in sustainability and innovation.
As Prince of Orange -- the title given to the person first in line to the Dutch throne ---- he has been interested in sustainability and innovation.
Prince Charles, a lot of talk about Prince Charles and the act of succession, which bars Catholics from being anywhere near the line of succession.
The Princess is to be used to showcase the heritage of the line and is not expected to go into service proper, unlike its stablemate the Prince.
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