The Dutch royal family expressed regret on Wednesday (December 15th) for inviting 21 people to the 18th birthday of future Queen Amalia last week, well below what the health measures recommend.
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The (royal) family was convinced to treat the corona rules responsibly with this outdoor gathering and with the precautions taken
", such as tests and social distancing, Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte explained in a letter to Parliament.
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The king informed me that after reflection it was not good to have organized this,
" he added.
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Dutch citizens can receive a maximum of four guests over the age of 13 at home.
The rally was held outside in a park belonging to the palace last Saturday.
Guests were asked to take a test, were vaccinated, and were also asked to respect social distancing.
The letter does not say how many guests attended the event.
Serial misstep of the Dutch monarchy
Amalia celebrated her 18th birthday on December 7, and immediately entered the Dutch Council of State, the government's highest advisory body, where she automatically sits after reaching adulthood.
In a biography published in mid-November, the eldest of three daughters of King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima had said that she would ask her mother to temporarily take her father's place on the throne if he came to the throne. suddenly die.
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The celebrations surrounding Princess Amalia's birthday follow a series of missteps by the Dutch monarchy during the pandemic, which strongly marred its popularity.
In October 2020, when the Netherlands had just declared partial confinement, the royal family was forced to shorten a vacation in Greece, following an outcry when details of the stay were made public.
Amalia had waived her right to an annual income of 1.6 million euros in June before assuming royal duties.
