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Dutch Crown Princess Catharina-Amalia has been forced to move out of her student halls and back home to the royal palace amid fears she could be targeted by criminals. Catharina-Amalia, 18, had moved into a student apartment in Amsterdam upon commencing her degree at the city’s university, however, she has now returned to the Huis ten Bosch Royal Palace in The Hague.
Her parents Queen Maxima and King Willem-Alexander said the move was advised over fears for safety.
According to the Dutch news agency ANP, Queen Maxima said her daughter “can hardly leave the house”.
Several media outlets have reported that Princess Amalia was under heightened security over concerns she may be the target of a criminal attack or kidnap.
The young Princess had been living with other students in shared accommodation.
Dutch police and the country’s Secret Service have so far declined to discuss security arrangements around the Royal House.
The Prime Minister of the Netherlands Mark Rutte said he could give details about the threats.
He added: “This is terrible news, for her… Everyone involved is doing everything possible to make sure she is safe.”
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She was nicknamed the Cocktail Queen while working at a bar in Scheveningen over the summer.
In an autobiography released for her 18th birthday the Princess revealed that she regularly sees a therapist to help with her mental health.
It is hoped the extra security precautions will only be temporary.
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