Princess Amalia is commonly known as Princess Amalia
The full name of the Netherlands’ crown heiress is Katarina-Amalia Beatrice Carmen Victoria. Her name honors her paternal grandmother Queen Beatrice, her maternal grandmother Maria Del Carmen Cerutti Caricart, and her godmother, Princess Victoria of Sweden.
Princess Amalia’s mother has Argentinian roots
Queen Maxima of the Netherlands is the daughter of Argentinian politician Jorge Zorreguieta, who served as the country’s Minister of Agriculture from 1979 to 1981. Maxima met the future king of the Netherlands at a traditional spring fair in Seville. The prince, who would become Willem-Alexander, introduced himself simply as Alexander to his future wife.
Princess Amalia attended a regular school
Until she turned nine, Amalia lived in her father’s home in Wassenaar, a suburb of The Hague, and studied at a regular school where she rode her bike with other children. In 2013, when Queen Beatrice abdicated, the throne passed to Willem-Alexander, and the family moved to Huis ten Bosch Palace on The Hague’s outskirts. At that time, Amalia received the title Princess of Orange and began studying at an elite gymnasium.
He opened up in a biography about therapy
In 2021, as Amalia turned 18, a biography based on interviews with the princess and authored by journalist Claudia de Bray appeared in the Netherlands. The book includes reflections on her school years, a summer job at a beach bar, a passion for horseback riding, and future aspirations. The princess spoke candidly about regularly seeing a psychotherapist, emphasizing that talking openly about mental health is healthy and important for overall well-being, much like discussions about nutrition and exercise.
Amalia faced body shaming
One reason for seeking therapy was sustained body shaming online, where comments sometimes questioned her weight and urged rapid dieting. The princess recalled a painful moment during school when a close friend criticized her for being overweight, an experience she described as deeply uncomfortable. She has since received support from many fans who remind her not to let cruel messages dictate her self-worth.
At 18, she declined a budget allowance
In 2021, Amalia announced that she would not accept the 1.6 million euro allowance allotted to her on turning 18. Although the funds remained in her account for a time, she chose to return them to the treasury, noting that many students face tougher circumstances, especially during the pandemic era.
Enrollment at the University of Amsterdam
In September 2022, images surfaced showing Amalia entering the University of Amsterdam to pursue undergraduate studies in political science, psychology, law, and economics. It was reported that she would focus on her studies while participating in royal duties when there were no classes. The Royal Palace confirmed she had a dormitory room arranged for that period.
Withdrawal from the hostel due to kidnapping threats
A month after starting her studies, Amalia had to leave the hostel and return to The Hague amid a kidnapping threat attributed to an organized crime group. Queen Maxima noted during a trip to Sweden that Amalia would not have the same student life as others due to security concerns, but her educational path continued from a distance.
She misses a normal life
During a recent trip within the Dutch territories, Amalia admitted she still longs for a more typical student life, with the freedom to stroll through streets and visit shops without heightened security presence. The sentiment reflected a desire for everyday experiences that many peers take for granted.
Royal duties begin after 18
Since reaching adulthood, Amalia has taken part in numerous official royal events. This year she joined her family on a visit to London for a pre-coronation dinner for Charles III, participated in a two-week tour of the overseas territories of the Kingdom of the Netherlands including Aruba, Curaçao, Sint Maarten, Bonaire, Saba, and Sint Eustatius, and attended parliamentary openings. She has also been a member of the Dutch Council of State since the age of 18 and attends its meetings regularly.
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