The Princess of Orange, News and Events Part 2 (Jan 2024 - present)

[muriel]

I love the tradition of the Dutch Royal Family thanking other nations with gifts of tulips.
The DRF continues to thank Canada for sheltering Princess Juliana and her daughters during WWII by sending tulip bulbs to Ottawa. I find it lovely that the Princess of Orange has now gifted some to Madrid.

Lovely gesture!

 

[Kinan]

This is not 100% guaranteed but there is a rumor that Catharina-Amalia will have a grand party for her 21st birthday.

Catharina-Amalia des Pays-Bas, un bal pour ses 21 ans ?

Le Covid avait bousculé les célébrations prévues pour ses 18 ans. A la veille de ses 21 ans le 7 décembre 2024, la princesse héritière Catharina-Amalia des Pays-Bas envisagerait, pour l’occasion, de donner un grand bal. Pour rattraper le temps perdu.

www.pointdevue.fr

 

[Marengo]

I haven’t read anything in the Dutch press about it, but it would be lovely of course. It is however not a tradition. Her father never had one.

 

[Somebody]

21 is not really a 'thing' in the Netherlands. Of course, her outlook is a bit more international and her 18th birthday was during the pandemic with restrictions in place (which were probably not completely followed), so who knows...

 

[Blog Real]

This is not 100% guaranteed but there is a rumor that Catharina-Amalia will have a grand party for her 21st birthday.

Catharina-Amalia des Pays-Bas, un bal pour ses 21 ans ?

Le Covid avait bousculé les célébrations prévues pour ses 18 ans. A la veille de ses 21 ans le 7 décembre 2024, la princesse héritière Catharina-Amalia des Pays-Bas envisagerait, pour l’occasion, de donner un grand bal. Pour rattraper le temps perdu.

www.pointdevue.fr

I wish that were true. It would be great if Catharina Amalia had a big party for her 21st birthday and invited Christian from Denmark, Ingrid Alexandra, Elisabeth from Belgium or Princess Leonor from Spain.

 

[Marengo]

If there would be a party I am nearly 100% sure it will be a private one.

 

[Marengo]

Supposedly Amalia went to Bulgaria with Prince Boris.

Amalia der Niederlande: Angeblicher Traumprinz scheint "glücklich wie nie"

Amalia der Niederlande schweigt sich über ihr Liebesleben aus. Ihr vermeintlicher Freund dagegen überraschte jüngst mit einem Strahle-Selfie.

www.bunte.de

‘Amalia is stiekem naar Bulgarije gereisd met Boris’

Prinses Amalia zou onlangs in het geheim naar Bulgarije zijn gereisd. En volgens Duitse media ging ze niet alleen, maar samen met de Bulgaarse prins Boris...

www.ditjesendatjes.nl

They base their statement on a video on the instagram account of Prince Boris where there is a woman with long blonde hair, which of course could be anybody.

 

[JR76]

Supposedly Amalia went to Bulgaria with Prince Boris.

Amalia der Niederlande: Angeblicher Traumprinz scheint "glücklich wie nie"

Amalia der Niederlande schweigt sich über ihr Liebesleben aus. Ihr vermeintlicher Freund dagegen überraschte jüngst mit einem Strahle-Selfie.

www.bunte.de

‘Amalia is stiekem naar Bulgarije gereisd met Boris’

Prinses Amalia zou onlangs in het geheim naar Bulgarije zijn gereisd. En volgens Duitse media ging ze niet alleen, maar samen met de Bulgaarse prins Boris...

www.ditjesendatjes.nl

They base their statement on a video on the instagram account of Prince Boris where there is a woman with long blonde hair, which of course could be anybody.

I don't think Boris would risk exposing Amalia if she spent time with him in Bulgaria. It'd be unwise both for her privacy and for her security.

 

[Marengo]

Madame Tussauds in Amsterdam now has a statue of the Pss of Orange:

Madame Tussauds Amsterdam on Instagram: "Met trots onthullen wij vandaag het wassen beeld van de Prinses van Oranje.👑 Dit wassen beeld is ons cadeau voor haar 21ste verjaardag. Haar verjaardag vieren we graag met jullie, dus kom langs. En vergeet gee

1,125 likes, 38 comments - madametussaudsamsterdam on December 4, 2024: "Met trots onthullen wij vandaag het wassen beeld van de Prinses van Oranje.👑 Dit wassen beeld is ons cadeau voor haar 21ste verjaardag. Haar verjaardag vieren we graag met jullie, dus kom langs. En vergeet geen...

www.instagram.com

 

[Alisa]

I don't think Boris would risk exposing Amalia if she spent time with him in Bulgaria. It'd be unwise both for her privacy and for her security.

It certainly looks like her from behind. While Amalia's security is tighter than most she has enjoyed numerous excursions all over the world. With the right planning, I don't see why she couldn't enjoy a trip to Bulgaria.

 

[Somebody]

Madame Tussauds in Amsterdam now has a statue of the Pss of Orange:

Madame Tussauds Amsterdam on Instagram: "Met trots onthullen wij vandaag het wassen beeld van de Prinses van Oranje.👑 Dit wassen beeld is ons cadeau voor haar 21ste verjaardag. Haar verjaardag vieren we graag met jullie, dus kom langs. En vergeet gee

1,125 likes, 38 comments - madametussaudsamsterdam on December 4, 2024: "Met trots onthullen wij vandaag het wassen beeld van de Prinses van Oranje.👑 Dit wassen beeld is ons cadeau voor haar 21ste verjaardag. Haar verjaardag vieren we graag met jullie, dus kom langs. En vergeet geen...

www.instagram.com

Pretty well done!

 

[SLV]

A well made statue.

 

[principessa]

More than perfect!

 

[An Ard Ri]

Madame Tussauds in Dam Square was always one the better ones and that was excellent work!

Here are those Wax Works!
PPE Agency

 

[iceflower]

For her 21st birthday today the Palace released some photos of Amalia at the family's photo session last week and two with a beautiful horse:

Verjaardag van de Prinses van Oranje

De Prinses van Oranje viert 7 december 2024 haar 21ste verjaardag.

www.koninklijkhuis.nl

https://twitter.com/x/status/1865274553485672913

https://twitter.com/x/status/1865276194456846649

 

[Marengo]

According to RTL he photos on the horse were made by a Finnish friend of the Princess, who is named Nina Nikkilä.. From her instagram it seems the lady is married to a Dutchman and lives in The Netherlands. The must know each other due to the interest in horses.

 

[polyesco]

upcoming solo act for Amalia

"Her Royal Highness the Princess of Orange will christen the Combat Support Ship 'Den Helder' in Vlissingen on Saturday afternoon, 22 February. The Combat Support Ship (CSS) 'Den Helder' was designed and built by Damen Naval on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Prinses van Oranje doopt Combat Support Ship 'Den Helder'

Hare Koninklijke Hoogheid de Prinses van Oranje doopt op zaterdagmiddag 22 februari het Combat Support Ship 'Den Helder' in Vlissingen. Het Combat Support Ship (CSS) 'Den Helder' is ontworpen en gebouwd door Damen Naval in opdracht van het ministerie van Defensie.

www.koninklijkhuis.nl

 

[ronald biver]

According to ancient law by the royal houses of Orange Nassau & Sakse Coburg & Gotha (, there will be no marriages B/w the 2 Royal Houses, as prince Boris of Bulgaria is from the House of Sakse Coburg & Gotha Bulgaria & prince Gabriel of Belgium is also from the House of Sakse Coburg & Gotha Belgium. Reason was & still is unknown according to the bulletins of both royal houses.

 

[Somebody]

According to ancient law by the royal houses of Orange Nassau & Sakse Coburg & Gotha, there will be no marriages B/w the 2 Royal Houses, as prince Boris of Bulgaria is from the House of Sakse Coburg & Gotha & prince Gabriel of Belgium is also from the House of Sakse Coburg & Gotha. Reason was & still is unknown according to the bulletins of both royal houses.

Can you share links to the specific bulletins you are referring to? I am only aware of a prohibition from the Belgian side (to avoid a descendant of the royal house of Orange to ever end up on the Belgian throne) but not the other way around.

 

[ronald biver]

Can you share links to the specific bulletins you are referring to? I am only aware of a prohibition from the Belgian side (to avoid a descendant of the royal house of Orange to ever end up on the Belgian throne) but not the other way around.

The extended detail of this royal decree is NEVER fully explained to the public.

 

[Somebody]

The extended detail of this royal decree is NEVER fully explained to the public.

Which royal decree are you talking about?

In a previous post, Tatiana Maria referenced the Belgian prohibition (which is also discussed on this wikipedia-page (in Dutch)) but I have not seen any evidence of a Dutch prohibition, so please share that if it exists. If there is none, we best conclude that there is no such prohibition for Amalia.

The Belgian decrees reads: "Den volksraed verklaert dat de leden van het stamhuys van Oranje-Nassau voor altyd uyt alle magt of gezag in België uitgesloten zyn." - which imho can be interpreted that a member of the Belgian royal house can still marry a member of the house of Orange-Nassau (including Amalia) but would have to give up their rights to the Belgian throne to do so.

Any further discussion about this Belgian decree, therefore, best take place in the thread that already discussed this topic.

 

[PrincessofEurope]

upcoming solo act for Amalia

"Her Royal Highness the Princess of Orange will christen the Combat Support Ship 'Den Helder' in Vlissingen on Saturday afternoon, 22 February. The Combat Support Ship (CSS) 'Den Helder' was designed and built by Damen Naval on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Prinses van Oranje doopt Combat Support Ship 'Den Helder'

Hare Koninklijke Hoogheid de Prinses van Oranje doopt op zaterdagmiddag 22 februari het Combat Support Ship 'Den Helder' in Vlissingen. Het Combat Support Ship (CSS) 'Den Helder' is ontworpen en gebouwd door Damen Naval in opdracht van het ministerie van Defensie.

www.koninklijkhuis.nl

Good to see her undertaking engagements - is this the first solo?

 

[Somebody]

It is her first official solo event. She's done solo visits before like visiting the Olympics on her own and visiting the various branches of the army but those were unannounced.

 

[Prinsara]

She’s getting a slightly more exciting ship than Alexia (although that turned out to be a nice event).

She may not get the band and champagne.

 

[maria-olivia]

She will attend official Events her whole life ?

 

[Countessmeout]

She will attend official Events her whole life ?

As the future queen,that would be a given. Unless she abdicates and unlike her grandmother becomes some type of royal recluse who refuses to appear in public.

 

[Adda]

First solo engagement, at long last

Vorsten on Instagram: "Prinses Amalia is in Vlissingen aangekomen waar ze -voor het eerst zonder gezelschap van het koningspaar- aan het werk gaat! Ze doopt vandaag CSS ‘Den Helder’, het nieuwe bevoorradingsschip van de Koninklijke Marine. Naast een

453 likes, 24 comments - vorsten_nl on February 22, 2025: "Prinses Amalia is in Vlissingen aangekomen waar ze -voor het eerst zonder gezelschap van het koningspaar- aan het werk gaat! Ze doopt vandaag CSS ‘Den Helder’, het nieuwe bevoorradingsschip van de Koninklijke Marine. Naast een grote...

www.instagram.com

 

[Blog Real]

More videos:

Blauw Bloed (EO) on Instagram: "Prinses Amalia arriveert zojuist in Vlissingen voor haar eerste solo-optreden: ze doopt het schip ‘Den Helder’. 🚢⚓ Blauw Bloed is erbij! Blijf op de hoogte via onze website en stories. . . #omroepeo #blauwbloed #prins

928 likes, 42 comments - eo_blauwbloed on February 22, 2025: "Prinses Amalia arriveert zojuist in Vlissingen voor haar eerste solo-optreden: ze doopt het schip ‘Den Helder’. 🚢⚓ Blauw Bloed is erbij! Blijf op de hoogte via onze website en stories. . . #omroepeo #blauwbloed #prinsesamalia...

www.instagram.com

Blauw Bloed (EO) on Instagram: "Op het schip krijgt prinses Amalia uitleg over de ‘Den Helder’. . . #omroepeo #blauwbloed #prinsesamalia #prinsesvanoranje #vlissingen #denhelder #doop #princessamalia #royalty"

834 likes, 67 comments - eo_blauwbloed on February 22, 2025: "Op het schip krijgt prinses Amalia uitleg over de ‘Den Helder’. . . #omroepeo #blauwbloed #prinsesamalia #prinsesvanoranje #vlissingen #denhelder #doop #princessamalia #royalty".

www.instagram.com

Kijk mee: prinses Amalia heeft haar eerste solo-optreden

Blauw Bloed is erbij.

blauwbloed.eo.nl

Photos:

https://www.vanitatis.elconfidencial.com/casas-reales/2025-02-22/amalia-holanda-debut-solitario-look-reciclado-maxima_4071060/

Así ha sido el majestuoso debut oficial de Amalia de Países Bajos en solitario

Una cita que viene a confirmar que su agenda como heredera al trono es imparable

www.hola.com

Video:

More photos:

Koninklijk Huis on Instagram: "“Ik doop u Den Helder en ik wens u en uw bemanning een behouden vaart.” De Prinses van Oranje doopt het nieuwe bevoorradingsschip van de Koninklijke Marine 🚢. De Den Helder zal wereldwijd marineschepen op zee voorzien

1,586 likes, 27 comments - koninklijkhuis on February 22, 2025: "“Ik doop u Den Helder en ik wens u en uw bemanning een behouden vaart.” De Prinses van Oranje doopt het nieuwe bevoorradingsschip van de Koninklijke Marine 🚢. De Den Helder zal wereldwijd marineschepen op zee voorzien van...

www.instagram.com

https://twitter.com/x/status/1893329092075753696

 

[duke of poliganc]

Did she receive a jewelry gift for christening the ship as customary for ladies who christened ships?

 

[Somebody]

First solo engagement, at long last

Vorsten on Instagram: "Prinses Amalia is in Vlissingen aangekomen waar ze -voor het eerst zonder gezelschap van het koningspaar- aan het werk gaat! Ze doopt vandaag CSS ‘Den Helder’, het nieuwe bevoorradingsschip van de Koninklijke Marine. Naast een

453 likes, 24 comments - vorsten_nl on February 22, 2025: "Prinses Amalia is in Vlissingen aangekomen waar ze -voor het eerst zonder gezelschap van het koningspaar- aan het werk gaat! Ze doopt vandaag CSS ‘Den Helder’, het nieuwe bevoorradingsschip van de Koninklijke Marine. Naast een grote...

www.instagram.com

The Dutch news mentioned that her father's first solo event was at the age of 24. I guess the Dutch royal house doesn't care much about this milestone or Alexia would have had hers later than Amalia.