nuOct 19, 2026, 10:23

Princess Amalia promoted to sergeant 9 months after appointment as corporal

Princess Amalia has been promoted to the rank of sergeant by the Royal Netherlands Navy after serving nine months as a corporal. The promotion took place on the Norwegian vessel Statsraad Lehmkuhl in Den Helder as part of her ongoing military internship.

Princess Amalia of the Netherlands has been promoted to the rank of sergeant, nine months after she was named a corporal. The promotion ceremony occurred aboard the Norwegian sailing ship Statsraad Lehmkuhl while it was docked in the port of Den Helder. Vice Admiral Harold Liebregs, Commander of the Royal Netherlands Navy, and Captain-Lieutenant Maarten Kok awarded her the new rank following a week-long voyage on the vessel. According to naval tradition, the ceremony concluded with the sergeant stripes being soaked in a bucket of seawater in front of the entire crew during a formal assembly.

This promotion is part of the Princess's ongoing military training as a student at the Defensity College. After spending the summer, she officially began her tenure as a military intern within the Royal Netherlands Navy. This follows her previous role as a military student with the Royal Netherlands Air Force, which she successfully completed in July. Her current assignment reflects her commitment to gaining diverse experience across different branches of the Dutch armed forces as part of her broader academic and military education.

Politics Culture Netherlands World

Read original ↗

Based on reporting by nu. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

The Greenhouse | I prefer to jump on the facts rather than the barricade

A climate journalist explores the tension between objective reporting and the pressure to advocate for systemic change to combat the climate crisis. The author concludes that journalists should remain factual rather than activist to effectively reach a wide and diverse audience.

NPO receives urgent letter from employees: 'Eurovision participation unacceptable'

NPO employees have sent a letter of protest against the broadcaster's decision to participate in the Eurovision Song Contest, citing moral concerns. Several broadcasting unions are also demanding clarity on the funding and organizational processes behind the country's return to the competition.

Netherlands returns diamond from Rijksmuseum and other objects to Indonesia

The Netherlands is returning various historical artifacts, including the diamond of Banjarmasin, to Indonesia following evidence that they were acquired through involuntary loss during the colonial era. The official confirmation of the transfer took place in Amsterdam, with the objects expected to return to Indonesia early next year.

Jewish Boaz and Muslim Oumaima want to keep the dialogue going: "We must hold onto each other"

Jewish resident Boaz Cahn and Muslim resident Oumaima al Abdellaoui founded the Deel de Duif initiative to facilitate constructive dialogue about the Israel-Palestine conflict. By conducting workshops at various institutions, they aim to foster mutual understanding and challenge societal stereotypes despite rising tensions and political polarization.

Who gets priority in a crisis situation? Amsterdam practices with emergency support centers

Amsterdam has held emergency response exercises at two local centers to improve preparedness for long-term power outages. The drills highlighted the practical challenges of distributing limited aid and aimed to increase resident awareness regarding emergency readiness.