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Catharina-Amalia Beatrix Carmen Victoria: 11 facts about the Princess of Orange

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Catharina-Amalia Beatrix Carmen Victoria
Catharina-Amalia Beatrix Carmen Victoria, aka Prinses Amalia

Catharina-Amalia Beatrix Carmen Victoria, often referred to in the media as Prinses Amalia, is The Princess of Orange. The Netherlandish loves her. The Princess is being talked about due to reports suggesting that she may love Belgian Prince Gabriel.

Although she is a household name across Europe, many don’t actually know who she is.

Here are 11 facts concerning The Princess of Orange, compiled by Ghanafuo.com

What is Princess Amalia’s date of birth and her age?

Her birth date is December 7, 2003. She was born in the Hague’s HMC Bronovo.

Who are Catharina-Amalia Beatrix Carmen Victoria’s parents?

Catharina-Amalia Beatrix Carmen Victoria is one of the children born to King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima from the Netherlands (who were both Prince and Princess when her birth). Her parents are half Dutch (through her father of her), and the other half is Argentinian (through her mother).

When was Princess Amalia named?

Amalia was christened on June 12, 2004, at The Great Church in The Hague with the Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden and Prince Constantijn (her father’s uncle), Martin Zorreguieta (her maternal uncle), Herman Tjeenk Willink (then-vice-president of the Council of State of the Netherlands), Samantha Deane (a close friend from her mom’s) and Marc ter Haar (a friend of her father’s) acting as godparents. While her birth name is Catharina Amalia, she is usually referred to as Amalia or Prinses Amalia.

How many siblings does Princess Amalia have?

Amalia has two sisters: Princess Alexia as well as Princess Ariane.

Which school did Catharina-Amalia Beatrix Carmen Victoria attend?

She was a student at Bloemcampschool in Wassenaar, a public school, before she was transferred to The Hague’s Christelijk Gymnasium Sorghvliet.

What languages does Princess Amalia speak?

She is fluent in three languages. Amalia is fluent in her mother tongue, Dutch, English, and some Spanish.

Where is Catharina-Amalia Beatrix Carmen Victoria live?

Together with her family, she resides in the Huis ten Bosch Palace in The Hague.

Why is Princess Amalia not seen in public?

Amalia is always out of the media spotlight aside from the two photo sessions scheduled every year to honour members of the Royal Family and specific events such as King’s Day. Her absence in public is consistent with the parents’ belief that Amalia and her sisters are raised to be a family without the gaze that is the responsibility of the media.

What talents does Princess Amalia have?

She’s famous for her passion for singing, horse riding and playing hockey.

When did Catharina-Amalia Beatrix Carmen Victoria become The Princess of Orange?

After Amalia’s grandmother, Queen Beatrix, denounced her throne, her father elevated to the Dutch throne. When her father ascended to the throne, Amalia was crowned the Princess of Orange on April 30, 2013.

Who is Princess Amalia dating?

She’s dating Belgian Prince Gabriel, according to reports in Belgian paper de Boekskes. It’s even better because it’s mutual, says the newspaper. If they ever thought of getting married, there’s a legal issue.

Why can’t Princess Amalia marry Belgian Prince Gabriel?

“This goes back to 1830,” says royal expert Jo De Poorter, reports Radio1.be. After Belgian independence, the law stipulated that the Dutch Royal Family would never again rule the country.

Can Princess Amalia marry a woman?

Same-sex marriage is legal within the Netherlands since 2001. However, it is always believed that it would not apply to the crown since there must be an inheritor. As per the BBC, the next heir of the Dutch throne, Princess Amalia, will turn 18 on December 18.

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