What do we actually know about Amalia?

The crown princess pops the cork of the (undoubtedly delicious) champagne today, as she turns eighteen years old. Grandma Beatrix is not joining for a glass, as she is in isolation with aunt Cor a.k.a. Covid. From today, Amalia can officially succeed her father. But what do we actually know about our future queen?

She makes a pretty good cocktail
In the book that Claudia de Breij wrote in honor of her eighteenth birthday, it is stated that Amalia is the queen of cocktails. That is what the owner of the beach pavilion, where she sometimes stands incognito behind the bar, says. We know little about her intake, as in this case it is really about shaking cocktails. Although I dare to bet that with the genes of dad and mom, she is not averse to a nice cocktail. Cheers, Amalia.

Amalia is on social media
Just like her sisters (and the rest of the world), Amalia is on Instagram. The unfortunate thing is that many people are hunting for the accounts, which means she cannot scroll and like like a regular eighteen-year-old. I really think that’s a shame, because I wish everyone a bit of mindless time-wasting on social media. Including our crown princess. Although she would sometimes prefer to delete everything if someone offers money for a screenshot. Leave that girl alone, people.

If she wouldn't become queen
King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima are convinced that a career in music or equestrian sports is in store for Amalia. The princess is incredibly good in the saddle, but also seems to be able to sing well. Although she sees herself more in her mother's footsteps, who was a top banker before she started dating our WimLex.

About the monarchy
It seems that Amalia has come to terms with her fate, but if the monarchy were to be unexpectedly abolished, she would be okay with that. The princess would just do something else. Look, it's that simple.

Amalia the all-rounder
Besides horseback riding, singing, and graduating cum laude from high school, Amalia also speaks Chinese. Well, because she had some time left. There is one thing she leaves to her mother Máxima: what to wear at official occasions. Because, says our future queen, her mother is just really good at that. Hear hear, Amalia, we agree with you.

Image: RVD – Frank Ruiter