Princess Catharina-Amalia makes shimmering debut at first ever state banquet in Ruby Peacock tiara
Princess Catharina-Amalia marked another momentous milestone as she took part in her first-ever state visit.
The 20-year-old heir to the throne, who recently returned to the Netherlands after enduring a terrifying stalking ordeal, joined her parents King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima, as they hosted King Felipe and Queen Letizia of Spain for a state banquet at the Royal Palace in Amsterdam on Wednesday.
It was the fourth tiara moment for Catharina-Amalia, who looked beautiful in the Ruby Peacock parure, which is made up of a stunning tiara, matching necklace and earrings. Her blonde hair was styled in a neat bun and her makeup was fresh and natural.
The royals were also joined by King Willem-Alexander's mother, Princess Beatrix, and his aunt, Princess Margriet.
State visit so far
On Tuesday night, King Felipe and Queen Letizia arrived in the Netherlands, where they attended a reception with the Spanish community. The queen stunned in a black Bardot top and a silver satin skirt.
The pair were officially welcomed by King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima during a ceremony in Dam Square in Amsterdam before they laid a wreath at the National Monument.
Queen Letizia debuted a new green tweed dress from Moisés Nieto, while Queen Maxima looked elegant in all-red ensemble by her go-to designer, Natan.
King Willem-Alexander and King Felipe later participated in a sports day organised by the Cruyff Foundation,
The two kings then sat down to discuss the development of a maritime hydrogen corridor between the port of Bilbao and the port of Amsterdam.
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Princess Catharina-Amalia's tiara moments
The royal's first official tiara moment was at Princess Ingrid Alexandra of Norway's 18th birthday gala in 2022, where she wore the DutchStar Button Tiara – the jewels worn by Queen Maxima on her wedding day in 2002.
Catharina-Amalia also joined her parents at Crown Prince Hussein and Princess Rajwa of Jordan's wedding in June 2023, where she dazzled in a ruby gown and the Ruby Peacock Tiara.
And last October, the princess looked stunning in a cobalt blue gown and Queen Emma of the Netherlands' sapphire tiara for Crown Prince Christian of Denmark's 18th birthday dinner.
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