Dutch Crown Princess Catharina-Amalia has moved from her student residence in Amsterdam to the royal palace due to threats to her security, the royal family said on Thursday.
The 18-year-old heir to the Dutch throne began studying at the University of Amsterdam last month and had moved into a nearby apartment, but the royal couple now said concerns for her safety have forced her to move back to Huis ten Bosch royal palace in The Hague.
Dutch King Willem-Alexander spoke of a “very tough” situation during a state visit to Sweden.
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“It has huge consequences for her life. It means she doesn’t live in Amsterdam, and also that she can’t really go outside,” said Dutch Queen Maxima, according to the Dutch daily Algemeen Dagblad.
“The consequences are very difficult for her. No student life for her, like other students have... It’s not nice to see your child live like that,” Queen Maxima said.
Catharina-Amalia is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in politics, psychology, law and economics.
Last month, several Dutch media outlets reported that the princess, whose formal title is Princess of Orange, was under heightened security due to fears that criminal gangs could be targeting her for kidnapping or an attack.
“I guarantee that our security services are working day and night to ensure her security,” Dutch Minister of Justice and Security Dilan Yesilgoz-Zegerius said.
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