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Dutch Princess's Secret Madrid Stay and Tulip Gift
Princess Amalia of Orange lived secretly in Madrid for a year due to security threats, later thanking the city with a tulip garden.
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Princess Catharina-Amalia Of OrangeKing Willem-AlexanderQueen Maxima Of The NetherlandsKing Felipe ViQueen Letizia
- What gift did Princess Amalia give to Madrid, and why?
- The tulip garden is a thank you gift from Princess Amalia to the city of Madrid for the warm welcome and protection she received during her stay. The flowers, representing the Netherlands, will bloom next spring in Plaza de Oriente.
- Which organized crime group threatened Princess Amalia?
- The Mocro Maffia, a Dutch organized crime group involved in drug trafficking and human smuggling, issued threats against Princess Amalia, leading to her relocation to Madrid.
- How was Princess Amalia's stay in Madrid revealed to the public?
- King Willem-Alexander revealed Princess Amalia's stay in Madrid during an official visit to the Netherlands in April. The Spanish royal family, including King Felipe VI, who is Amalia's godfather, helped keep her presence secret.
- Why did Princess Catharina-Amalia of Orange live secretly in Madrid?
- Princess Catharina-Amalia of Orange secretly lived in Madrid for a year in 2023 due to threats from organized crime in the Netherlands. She was protected by Spanish National Police and lived incognito, taking university courses remotely.
- What was the initial perception of the princess's visits to Madrid in the Spanish media?
- Princess Amalia's stay in Madrid was kept secret for several months. While Spanish media noted her presence, it was initially believed to be short visits. The truth only came out when her father, King Willem-Alexander, revealed it publicly.