Princess Amalia: Dutch royal moved from student home after security threats
Dutch crown princess Amalia has been forced to move out of her student accommodation because of security threats.
Amalia, whose official title is Princess of Orange, only started at the University of Amsterdam in early September and had been hoping to live a relatively typical student lifestyle.
However, the King and Queen of the Netherlands have revealed that security had to be significantly tightened as authorities fear an attack or kidnapping attempt on the heir to the Dutch throne.
Speaking during a state visit to Sweden, King Willem-Alexander said as a father he found the situation "really very difficult," while Queen Maxima, visibly emotional, said the security threats against Princess Amalia had "enormous consequences" for her life."
"She hasn't left the house. That means she doesn't live in Amsterdam, she can't really go out. The consequences are very difficult for her," said the Queen, who appeared close to tears.
"This is not a student life for her," added the royal couple, who live in The Hague.
Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte called the situation "terrible" and said he was "very worried," Dutch public broadcaster NOS reported.
Local media report that Amalia's name -- and that of Rutte -- had cropped up in communications channels of organised crime gangs, leading to concern they both might become targets.
Meanwhile, Dutch Minister of Justice and Security Dilan Yeşilgöz-Zegerius wrote on Twitter that while she couldn't say anything specific about threats or the security measures put in place, "I guarantee our security services work extremely hard day and night to ensure her safety."
Eighteen-year-old Amalia is a popular, modern and -- by stuffy royal standards at least -- refreshingly unconventional.
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