Spain will always hold a special place in the hearts of the Dutch royal family for two reasons: Kings William and Maxima met at the April Fair in Seville and Princess Amalia He settled in Madrid in 2023 to continue his university studies after leaving Amsterdam due to threats to his security. He defined that experience as “a wonderful time” and now he has made a beautiful gesture to the city that was his home by donating some tulips that will forever remind us of the ties that unite him with the capital.
© Getty ImagesFlowers typical of the Netherlands are planted this November 11 in the Plaza de Oriente, next to the Teatro Real, an area that will be painted white and orange with Hakum, Orange Sherpa and Lighting Sun tulips, among others. It is a token of the gratitude with which the Princess of Orange tried to return the affection she felt when Madrid was her home: “I give your city a small specimen of the beautiful flowers of the Netherlands, that they may shine beautifully. Orient Square. I hope They will bring a little extra color to Madrid, especially in spring, as I have received what the city has generously given me.”
© GTRESThe heir to the Dutch throne also detailed his time in the capital. “Due to special circumstances, I had the opportunity to spend a year in your beautiful Madrid. The warmth with which I was received led me to consider Madrid my home for a time, so I would like to express my deep gratitude to Madrid. , its inhabitants And everyone made it possible,” he said in a statement at the event where tulips were planted. The Netherlands participated in the country, Roel Nieuwenkamp.
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This Dutch corner which will henceforth be in the center of Madrid also highlights the great relationship that exists between the two countries. Indeed, William of the Netherlands defined his first-born daughter’s stay in Madrid as “a moving testament to friendship in a difficult time”. The words came during an official visit by King Felipe and Letizia to the Dutch territory in April, when he highlighted the “affectionate dedication of their majesty”, for which he was very grateful.
During that visit, the head of state decorated Amalia of the Netherlands with the Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic, her first international distinction. Also, the Princess of Orange made her debut as hostess at her first state banquet with her parents, Don Felipe and Dona Letizia. The good harmony between both Royal Houses was reflected again during the Paris Olympic Games, when we saw the Princess of Orange and Philip VI clash in the 3×3 men’s basketball final.
© GTRESThis was his life in Madrid
The threats Princess Amalia faced during her first months as a university student in Amsterdam forced her to return to the Huis ten Bosch palace, where she stayed temporarily, and then settled in Madrid. In the capital, he was able to continue studying politics, psychology, law and economics remotely, but enjoyed “a little more freedom”. In addition, he received the support of his family and a visit from his mother, Queen Maxima, as shown by HELLO! With exclusive photos.
The first in line to the Dutch throne adapted very quickly to life in Spain, in addition to mastering the language, he made a group of friends who would always be part of his life. With them he planned many things like hunting. He was also seen at the booths of the April Fair and at the wedding of the Duchess of Medinacelli, Victoria de Hohenlohe, held in Jerez de la Frontera with his parents.
