In her authorized biography, Crown Princess Amalia gives private insights into her young life and also talks about the often regal taboo subject of therapy.
The Hague - Princess Amalia of the Netherlands (17) has revealed that she regularly see a psychotherapist when she feels overwhelmed.
Her therapy experience goes back to childhood, reveals the future queen in her book, which was published a few weeks before her 18th birthday.
She made the decision to deal with the topic openly. *
Princess Amalia: Says publicly what other royals are hiding
When the Dutch Crown Princess Amalia comes of age on December 7th, her first book, written by her biographer, the writer and comedian Claudia de Breij * (46), has already been published.
In various preliminary publications in the Dutch media and on the NOS public radio, Amalia speaks plain text.
She regularly see a psychotherapist.
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Princess Amalia is open about therapy (symbol picture).
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As the eldest of the three daughters of King Willem-Alexander * (54) and Queen Màxima * (50), Amalia also speaks openly about the succession to the throne.
She would ask her mother to step in temporarily if her father suddenly died.
The glossy biography "Amalia" shows a responsible young woman who has to cope with a lot of pressure and expectations.
Princess Amalie: She has seen a psychologist on a regular basis since she was a child
Amalia's parents sent their young daughter to see a child psychologist when they were worried about their child's wellbeing.
Since then she has been attending therapeutic sessions regularly, reported the future Queen of the Netherlands.
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The book by writer, comedian and singer Claudia de Breij about Crown Princess Amalia is due to appear in mid-November.
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Royals like Prince Harry (37) stand for an open approach to psychological help.
It is less well known that his father Prince Charles (73) also went to a psychologist for years.
Princess Amalia: Queen Máxima's younger sister suffered from depression
There are many reasons.
Crown Princess Amalia * has lost her aunt Inés Zorreguieta (33, † 2018).
Queen Màxima's younger sister took her own life as a result of depression, paranoia and anorexia.
The decisive experience strengthens Amalia on her way and in dealing with her health.
She also commented on her life in book form, even if she finds it “somehow unreal”: “I think the whole book paints a very nice portrait of me.” Just in time for publication, Amalia and author de Breij met at the zoom call * That made Amalia laughing.
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