Dutch Crown Princess Amalia promoted to sergeant

Dutch Crown Princess Amalia was promoted to sergeant on 17 October aboard the sailing ship Statsraad Lehmkuhl in Den Helder harbour, the Royal House announced on Monday, 19 October.

Amalia is currently serving with the Royal Netherlands Navy. Last week she sailed on the training vessel alongside cadets from the Royal Netherlands Naval College.

In August, the princess completed advanced general military training in the field. She previously worked as a student intern with the defence ministry’s administrative staff and the Royal Netherlands Air Force.