Catharina-Amalia, who had reportedly been talked about by organised crime groups, is now back in Amsterdam
Princess Amalia reportedly complained last year that her life as a student had turned out differently from what she had hoped.Princess Amalia reportedly complained last year that her life as a student had turned out differently from what she had hoped.
The 20-year-old lived and studied in Madrid, royal sources told the public broadcaster NOS on Wednesday, after reports she had been mentioned in communications by organised crime groups, sparking fears she could be the target of attacks or kidnappings.with other students as she pursued a bachelor’s degree in politics, psychology, law and economics.
She returned to the royal palace in The Hague, venturing out of the heavily guarded residence only to attend classes, her mother said at the time. “She can’t live in Amsterdam and she can’t really go outside ,”In February last year, during a visit to the Dutch island of Sint Maarten, the princess lamented the fact that her life as a student had turned out differently from what she had hoped.
While NOS said this week that the threat to Amalia had not completely disappeared, it noted that she had since returned to Amsterdam after measures had been taken to ensure her safety. No further details were provided. The Dutch royal household, which on Wednesday was preparing to host a state visit by Spain’s King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia, did not reply to a request for comment.Dutch king apologises for country’s historical involvement in slaveryDutch king to retire golden coach with slavery images after racism rowDutch royal family step in to save former home of Kaiser Wilhelm II
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