One royal is set for a big change ahead just a month after suffering a horror horse incident. Princess Catharina-Amalia, who is first-in-line to the dutch throne, is set to start a bachelor’s degree in Dutch Law at the start of the next academic year.
She will study for the degree at the University of Amsterdam, where she is just about to complete her degree in Politics, Psychology, Law and Economics (PPLE). However, there will be one change to the princess’ plans as a result of her recent surgery, which took place after she fractured her upper arm following a horse riding incident.
While the Princess of Orange, King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima’s eldest daughter, is set to participate in the Defensity College training programme for the next two academic years, she will not be able to physically participate fully straight away.
This is a result of the princess’ recent surgery, as reported by Hello!.
A Palace statement read: “In addition, she will participate in the Defensity College training program for the next two academic years.
“This is the working student program of Defense, where students are trained to become military reservists.
“The Princess of Orange has applied and has been admitted. Due to the recent fracture in her arm, she cannot participate in all physical components immediately, she will start after recovery.”
The Palace continued: “The goal of Defensity College is to offer students a meaningful side job during their studies and to increase the visibility and connection between the armed forces and society. The Princess’s study time is considered private.”
The princess, 21, has been seen since her surgery, having stepped out with her dad King Willem-Alexander, 58, to attend the presentation of a new standard to the Princess Catharina-Amalia Hussar Regiment at the Prince Bernhard Barracks in Amersfoort just weeks ago.
Her appearance at the royal engagement came just over a week after her surgery, with the princess seen with her arm in a sling.
It is believed that she will also not be able to ride her horse anytime soon until she has fully recovered.