On January 23, 2026, Princess Amalia completed the General Military Training (AMO) and was promoted to the rank of corporal. The training is part of the education programme the Princess is undertaking at Defensity College. Now that she has completed the AMO, the Princess will wear a military uniform when working with the Ministry of Defence.
Queen Máxima attended the completion ceremony at the Ministry of Defence in Ermelo. Previously, King Willem-Alexander appointed Princess Amalia to the reserve personnel of the Armed Forces. Princess Amalia performs her duties on an unpaid basis, and her study time is regarded as private. Defensity College aims to offer students a meaningful part-time job alongside their studies, while increasing visibility and strengthening the connection between the Armed Forces and society.
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ReplyDeleteCongratulations Princess Amalia. How delightful to see the beautiful embrace with your mother. Cherish it.
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DeleteWow I am very impressed, not an easy undertaking.She looks very comfortable in her environment. She is having a wonderful opportunity to meet people from other walks of life. Momma is so proud.
ReplyDeleteKudos to Amalia. I am impressed with how the current generation of crown princesses (or equivalent) across European royal families are undertaking military training. Well done to them for their commitment to their countries.
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Totally agree. Also, Sweet picture of proud Mama Bear!
ReplyDeleteKudos on earning a reward, did she ever finish her educational pursuits? I know at the time she 'graduated', but had not completed the course work.
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DeleteIn the Dutch (NL) websites about Queen Maxima (and also CP Amalia) they said that she studied at the university to obtain a bachelor in Dutch Civil Rights and if she wants she can continue at the same time her training to become an higher degree at the Defensity college.
As I understand it, she has graduated. She submitted some course work a bit later due to her broken arm.
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@anonymous 17.10 Laat je beter informeren als je dit zomaar aanneemt….
DeleteBrava CP Amalia. It’s so good to see future monarchs taking part in military training. Maxima looks like a super proud Mom.
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Félicitations à la princesse Amalia !
ReplyDeleteNiets bijzonders toch ? Anderen doen het toch ook ?
ReplyDeleteStaat toch niet dat het bijzonder is? Gewoon nieuws omdat nu iemand van koninklijke familie is. Staat toch niet dat dit bijzonder is en ze de enige is… heb je het zelf ook gedaan??? Vast wel als je het niet zo bijzonder vind😉
DeleteSommige hebben nog steeds niet begrepen dat CP Amalia dit niet had moeten doen als ze niet wou. In landen waar de koning opperbevelhebber van het leger is, is het de gewoonte/traditie dat de kroonprins of kroonprinses ook legerdienst doet (België, Spanje, Noorwegen, Denemarken, .....) In landen zoals Nederland waar de koning geen opperbevelhebber van het leger is, is de kroonprinses niet verplicht legerdienst te doen. Koning Willem Alexander (toen nog Prins) heeft wel legerdienst gedaan zoals de meeste andere mannelijke Nederlanders. Alle vrouwelijke troonopvolgers zoals zijn moeder Prinses Beatrix, grootmoeder Prinses Juliana, enz... hebben volgens mij nooit legerdienst gedaan. Vrouwen en zeker geen prinsessen deden in die tijd nog geen legerdienst. Als de Nederlandse prinsessen van tegenwoordig legerdienst wensen te doen dan kan dat denk ik, vooral met dat nieuwe programma van Defensity college.
DeleteI agree it is not easy but they have stepped up. She is such a natural beauty
ReplyDeleteYes! way to go Amalia! you are earning your stripes.
ReplyDeleteWonderful!!! What a proud moment for her, family, and her country. MR
ReplyDeleteAnon 1710 does it matter if she finished her degree. Sometimes learning by other means is just as important
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DeleteYes practice is important, but first you have to obtain a good basic education like a bachelor - followed by a master diploma in a subject which interest you. CP often choose Political sciences, law, history, social sciences, etc...
Surprised to see such a pretty face !
ReplyDeleteSo much better than when she hides her face behind her long hair.
I would say… Google her. Most of times no hair anymore in het face last months… so before comment checkt the facts. Thanks
DeleteI agree 22:55. Dear 20:17 please don’t be snarky here.
DeleteCongratulations Princess Amalia. This is a great achievement. The heartwarming hug, highlights the closeness of mother and daughter. Regardless of titles and both there stations in life. Beautiful to see.
ReplyDeleteVoilà une jeune femme qui était bien contente de retrouver sa maman. Avec raison. Josée.
ReplyDeleteThat was fast! When did she do it? hmm
ReplyDeleteA three month course
DeleteA three-month course and you are a Corporal? Sorry, but is this a joke? Is that even possible in any other NATO country?
DeleteThe program runs for two years alongside her university studies.
DeleteIn de foto's waar ze een pet op heeft lijkt ze wonderbaarlijk veel op haar vader Willem-Alexander toen die jong was, ik heb nog met hem op school gezeten. In ieder geval goed gedaan, doe het haar allemaal maar na...
ReplyDeleteI agree, I thought she looked very like her father in some of these photos. I normally see her very like Q.Beatrix but with her mother’s eyes! Well done to her…onward and upward. She is blossoming into a lovely CP
DeleteThat is the way to go. Hope she signs up for more courses. She looks good in camouflage.
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