European Royals

Princess Catharina-Amalia was "born ready" to be queen according to her proud father

King Willem-Alexander had glowing praise for his eldest daughter at the Dutch Royal Family’s annual spring photo call. Princess Catharina-Amalia, the Princess of Orange and first in line to the throne, was asked if she was ready to become queen. Before she could answer, her father replied for her: Amalia was “born ready,” he said. King Willem-Alexander recalled the moment he found…
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The Netherlands

Princess Catharina-Amalia is the jewellery maven of her generation, and I'm here for it!

Okay, granted she hasn’t had much competition. She’s the only future queen who regularly attends state functions like this—both Princess Elisabeth, future queen of the Belgians, and Princess Ingrid Alexandra, future queen of Norway, are studying abroad; and Princess Leonor is on the final year of a three-year stint in the Spanish military—but given that Princess Catharina-Amalia has…
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The Netherlands

Future queen, Catharina Amalia, heads to the States to build her royal role

Princess Catharina Amalia of the Netherlands joined her mother, Queen Maxima, for a major step forward in her royal career. The Princess of Orange joined the Dutch queen in Washington, DC to attend several UN committee meetings before the General Assembly.  Queen Maxima is the UN Secretary-General’s Special Advocate for Financial Health, a role that advocates for financial development…
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The Netherlands

Dutch princesses bring all the style to Formula 1 at Circuit Zandvoort

King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands got a style lesson as they headed to the Dutch Grand Prix – from their three daughters. The Dutch king and queen were joined by Princess Catharina Amalia, Princess Alexia, and Princess Ariane, for the Dutch Grand Prix at Circuit Zandvoort.  The Formula 1 race was held from 1950 until 1985. After a 35 year break, the Dutch race was…
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