{"id":246579,"date":"2026-05-28T16:57:48","date_gmt":"2026-05-28T16:57:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/246579\/"},"modified":"2026-05-28T16:57:48","modified_gmt":"2026-05-28T16:57:48","slug":"princess-amalia-dusts-off-queen-maximas-jewelry-box-for-germanys-state-banquet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/246579\/","title":{"rendered":"Princess Amalia Dusts Off Queen M\u00e1xima\u2019s Jewelry Box for Germany\u2019s State Banquet"},"content":{"rendered":"

Amsterdam\u2019s Royal Palace is once again set to become the backdrop for a grand state banquet, where its distinguished guests will restore a sense of royal magnificence to every corner of the historic building. The president of the Federal Republic of Germany will visit the Netherlands for a state visit alongside Elke B\u00fcdenbender.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The occasion is also expected to further elevate the profile of Princess Amalia<\/a> who, as the country\u2019s future queen, will be one of the evening\u2019s central figures at the banquet hosted by King Willem-Alexander and Queen M\u00e1xima<\/a>. It marks yet another milestone moment for the woman destined to one day ascend the Dutch throne. It won\u2019t be the first time the Princess of Orange has carried the weight of royal history on her shoulders.<\/p>\n

\"Princess\u00a9 Patrick van KatwijkPrincess Amalia of The Netherlands attends a state banquet offered to President Alexander Stubb of Finland at the Royal Palace Amsterdam on December 11, 2025 in Amsterdam
\nAmalia of the Netherlands\u2019 Passion for Diamonds<\/p>\n

Princess Amalia first debuted some of the most spectacular jewels from the royal collection during the coming-of-age celebrations for Princess Ingrid Alexandra of Norway in January 2022. It was then that the future queen made the most glamorous possible statement by wearing a striking diamond star tiara. In that moment, the eldest daughter of King Willem-Alexander and Queen M\u00e1xima revealed her fascination with the jewels of Europe\u2019s royal houses.<\/p>\n

\u201cI love tiaras!\u201d she confessed enthusiastically to Claudia de Breij, author of the book in which Amalia discusses, among other topics, her deep admiration for Europe\u2019s most iconic royal jewels. \u201cShow me a tiara and I\u2019ll tell you where it\u2019s from. I can recognize every tiara in Europe.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"Princess\u00a9 \u00a9 RVD<\/p>\n

It\u2019s a passion that dates back to childhood. Once, while her mother Queen M\u00e1xima was getting ready, Amalia reached for one of her tiaras and recalled: \u201cI immediately put it on my head.\u201d<\/p>\n

Now, the princess is set to take center stage once again in one of those moments that clearly bring her joy as she moves through the palace halls. The state banquet honoring the German presidential couple will take place next Tuesday, June 9, as part of a state visit, the highest level of diplomatic visit, which will continue through Thursday, June 11.<\/p>\n

Amalia\u2019s Tiaras: A Historical Nod Through the Stars<\/p>\n

The first time Princess Amalia truly became the talk of royal watchers was during Princess Ingrid Alexandra\u2019s 18th birthday gala, a dazzling evening filled with diamonds. On that occasion, she wore the Star Tiara, the same piece Queen M\u00e1xima famously wore on her wedding day when she married King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands.<\/p>\n

\"Princess\u00a9 Patrick van KatwijkPrincess Amalia of The Netherlands attends the state banquet in honor of President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa of Portugal at the Royal Palace on December 10, 2024 in Amsterdam<\/p>\n

The tiara is considered one of the House of Orange-Nassau\u2019s most treasured jewels, as it belongs to the Dutch crown collection. Crafted in white gold and set with diamonds, the design features five detachable star motifs, which can also be replaced with pearl ornaments. The stars themselves once belonged to Queen Emma, the great-great-grandmother of King Willem-Alexander.<\/p>\n

Rubies Through the Peacock Tiara<\/p>\n

Over time, these iconic stars have been paired with other jewels from the dynasty\u2019s historic collection. Another tiara worn by Amalia, and perhaps one of the most meaningful, is the Peacock Tiara, an almost symbolic emblem of the Dutch royal family that she wore during the state visit hosted for King Felipe and Queen Letizia of Spain in her homeland.<\/p>\n

\"Princess\u00a9 Patrick van KatwijkPrincess Amalia of The Netherlands at the state banquet for the Spanish Royal couple at the Royal Palace on April 17, 2024 in Amsterdam<\/p>\n

The tiara dates back to 1897 and is also tied to Queen Emma, who reused rubies that had belonged to her predecessor, Queen Sophie of W\u00fcrttemberg. The result was an exquisite arrangement of diamonds and rubies designed to resemble the spread tail feathers of a peacock. Over the years, the piece has evolved to reflect changing tastes while maintaining its sophisticated elegance, passed down from generation to generation.<\/p>\n

Rubies may very well be among the future queen\u2019s favorite gemstones. Their intense red color has long inspired myths both dark and fascinating. Hindu mythology says rubies were formed from the blood tears of the demon Vala after he was defeated by the gods and his blood spilled into sacred rivers. Another legend claims that anyone who offered a high-quality ruby to the god Krishna would be reborn as an emperor in their next life. Other stories say rubies contain an eternal fire within them.<\/p>\n

\"Princess\u00a9 Patrick van KatwijkPrincess Amalia of The Netherlands attends the state banquet offered to Sultan Haitham bin Tarik at the Royal Palace at the start of the state visit from Oman on April 15, 2025 in Amsterdam<\/p>\n

Whatever the case, diamonds and deep red gemstones have adorned Amalia on several occasions, including when she wore the Mellerio Ruby Tiara, a piece dating back to 1889. Like many jewels before it, the tiara traces back to Queen Emma and was said to be a gift reflecting the profound love King William III had for the woman considered the love of his life.<\/p>\n

The Royal Court\u2019s Transformable Sapphires<\/p>\n

Princess Amalia also wore an imposing sapphire tiara during Prince Christian of Denmark\u2019s gala celebrations, carrying centuries of royal history in her hair. Though the tiara itself is relatively modern, it was created using Queen Emma\u2019s sapphire necklace, originally designed by Mellerio in 1880.<\/p>\n

The piece incorporates antique gemstones and once again reflects the dynasty\u2019s rich history, featuring five sapphires surrounded by brilliant-cut diamonds from a sapphire parure Queen Wilhelmina received as a wedding gift from the Dutch people.<\/p>\n

\"Princess\u00a9 Patrick van KatwijkPrincess Amalia of The Netherlands and Princess Elisabeth of Belgium attend the gala diner to celebrate the 18th birthday of H.K.H. Prince Christian’s at Christiansborg Palace on October 15, 2023 in Copenhagen<\/p>\n

It was one of Amalia\u2019s earliest major appearances among Europe\u2019s royal courts, and she unquestionably stole the spotlight with these iconic jewels from the Dutch royal collection.<\/p>\n

The Diamond Bandeau: A Jewel of Incalculable Beauty<\/p>\n

Princess Amalia has shined every time royal protocol has allowed her to step into the spotlight. Her appearances reflect a sense of continuity deeply rooted within the same dynasty. Amalia embraces that historic legacy effortlessly, adapting to royal tradition while dazzling as though the stars once placed upon her head belonged, symbolically, to the universe itself.<\/p>\n

\"Princess\u00a9 Patrick van KatwijkPrincess Amalia of The Netherlands attends a state banquet offered to President Alexander Stubb of Finland at the Royal Palace Amsterdam on December 11, 2025 in Amsterdam<\/p>\n

No matter the size of the jewels she wears, each piece seems to radiate with exceptional brilliance. For the visit of Finland\u2019s president, Amalia wore Queen M\u00e1xima\u2019s favorite diamond bandeau, a slender diamond-set tiara weighing more than 100 carats in total.<\/p>\n

The piece was created using diamonds that once belonged to Queen Emma. Once again, the late queen\u2019s legacy dominates the royal jewelry collection in what feels like a symbolic gesture of continuity. Originally designed as a necklace, the piece was later transformed into a tiara at the request of Queen Wilhelmina.<\/p>\n

Amalia showcased the same timeless elegance in Luxembourg during the accession celebrations for Grand Duke Guillaume and Grand Duchess St\u00e9phanie. There, she wore Queen Emma\u2019s Diamond Tiara, featuring three central diamond clusters, each composed of a large center stone surrounded by eight slightly smaller diamonds in floral-inspired motifs.<\/p>\n

\"Princess\u00a9 Patrick van KatwijkPrincess Amalia of The Netherlands after the swearing ceremony of the new Grand Duke at the gala diner at Grand Ducal Palace on October 3, 2025 in Luxembourg<\/p>\n

Since then, the diamonds in these historic pieces, long regarded as symbols of divinity, purity, and indestructibility, have sparkled atop the princess\u2019s blond hair, carrying centuries of royal history in their brilliance.<\/p>\n

Next Tuesday, June 9, Amsterdam\u2019s Royal Palace may become the setting for the debut of yet another extraordinary jewel, though only time will tell.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Amsterdam\u2019s Royal Palace is once again set to become the backdrop for a grand state banquet, where its…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":246580,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[37],"tags":[19665,9,24,63,70329,19666,122,124,123,4259],"class_list":["post-246579","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-queens","tag-dutch-royals","tag-new-york","tag-new-york-city","tag-nyc","tag-princess-amalia","tag-queen-maxima","tag-queens","tag-queens-headlines","tag-queens-news","tag-royals"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/246579","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=246579"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/246579\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/246580"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=246579"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=246579"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=246579"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}