Since 2003, every December 7 is marked in red on the calendar of the Royal Family of the Netherlands: it is the birthday of the eldest daughter of Kings William and Maxima, Princess Amalia. The celebrations of the heir to the throne have always taken place in the strictest privacy of the Huis ten Bosch Palace, where she has gathered her loved ones and friends. But on this occasion the Princess of Orange could offer to change this format and begin the new return to the sun with a historic royal summit.
© RVD – Frank RuiterIt is common in some European monarchies to celebrate the coming of age of their future kings with a big party, as Christian of Denmark and Ingrid of Norway recently did. However, Amalia from the Netherlands could not organize an event of this magnitude when she turned 18 because in 2021 we were in the midst of a health crisis, with numerous restrictions that prevented such a gathering. Now that normality once again marks the health situation, according to Point de Vuethe Orange are considering the possibility of organizing a big dance.
© Getty ImagesWithout official confirmation at the moment, it does seem clear that such an important occasion would bring together numerous Royal Houses, united by family ties and friendship to that of the Dutch. In this way, the historical image of five future monarchs posing together which occurred on Ingrid from Norway’s birthday. The host was photographed with Elisabeth from the Belgians, Amalia from the Netherlands, Charles from Luxembourg and Estelle from Sweden. A very similar snapshot also occurred on Christian from Denmark’s birthday.
© GTRESIf this great party finally takes place, it would not be strange for a member of the Spanish Royal Family to attend. It should be remembered that the Princess of Orange is not only from the same generation as Princess Leonor and Infanta Sofia, but she is very close to our country, which was her home for a year and she remembers it as “a wonderful time.” To always remember her time in Madrid, where she arrived after being forced to leave Amsterdam due to threats, He gave the city some tulips which have already been planted in the Plaza de Oriente, a few steps from the Royal Palace.
The most personal side of Princess Amalia
When she turned 18, the first in line to the Dutch throne could not celebrate a massive party, but she did take important steps as join the Council of State. In addition, we were able to get to know his most personal side thanks to the publication of his biography. Written by Claudia de Breij, in the book she stated: “I am at the service of my country, I give my life for Holland.” Throughout the 112 pages she confessed that she had never been rebellious, that she is ambitious in terms of studies and that as a child she loved watching princess movies, especially those of Empress Sissi.
© RVDThrough the publication she wanted to give voice to the importance of mental health, revealing that as a child she went to a child psychologist and that she continues to see a therapist. “If I feel the need, I make an appointment. I let off steam, I get everything out and I’m ready for a month.” “Talking to a professional from time to time is quite normal, especially, after what happened to my aunt”. It is worth remembering that Inés Zorreguieta, the Queen’s sister, committed suicide in 2018, and that in 2013 Prince Friso, the King’s brother, died from the consequences of the snow avalanche in which he was trapped.
© RVDAs for her family, the Princess of Orange acknowledged having a very close relationship with both her parents and her two sisters. He defines Queen Máxima as “my friend and my colleague” and about King William he highlights the complicity they have, although the monarch is more severe. When talking about Princess Alexia, she said that she is “more argumentative” while Princess Ariane is a dreamer and always wants to keep the peace. The middle one has just changed careers, she is now studying Civil Engineering, and the youngest is studying Baccalaureate at the UWC Atlantic College Adratico, in Italy.