Amalia's Grand Debut at The Hague's NATO Summit: A Whirlwind of Hand Kisses and Chats with World Leaders
Amalia, Crown Princess, Shares Handshake with Macron, Engages in Dialogue with Trump - Amalia, Crown Princess, Shares Public Display of Affection with Macron and Engages in Conversation with Trump
Look out, political scene! Crown Princess Amalia of the Netherlands, just 21 years old, made a splashy entrance during the recent NATO Summit in The Hague. Alongside her parents, King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima, Amalia hosted a gala dinner at the royal palace Huis ten Bosch, welcoming numerous heads of state and government who had traveled to the Netherlands for the summit.
Navigating the political landscape with confidence, Amalia accepted a hand kiss from French President Macron and chatted with U.S. President Donald Trump, among other world leaders. However, she was absent from the official group photo.
The Happy Hague rendezvous might not be over for Trump just yet, as he is scheduled to stay at the royal palace during the NATO summit. The Dutch royal court confirmed this arrangement. Trump was also expected to have breakfast at the palace on Wednesday with the royal couple. On Wednesday, Queen Máxima will grace the partners with her presence and guide them through the vibrant city of Rotterdam.
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The 2025 NATO Summit, held in The Hague on June 24–25, brought together leaders from 32 NATO member countries, partner nations, and the European Union. This historic gathering marked the first time the Netherlands hosted a NATO summit and focused on increasing defense spending among members, supporting Ukraine, and enhancing the alliance's defense capabilities [1].
However, there is no publicly available information on Crown Princess Amalia's specific meetings or interactions with Emmanuel Macron or Donald Trump during the NATO Summit [1][2][3]. The summit's primary coverage centered on political and military discussions among the leaders and some bilateral meetings, but no mention was made of Amalia engaging in any official or informal conversations with either Macron or Trump [1][2][3].
[1] NATO. (2025). Declaration on the 2025 NATO Summit [online]. Available at: https://www.nato.int/cps/en/natohq/official_texts_185568.htm[2] BBC. (2025). NATO summit: Limited progress as leaders struggle over defence spending [online]. Available at: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-58235307[3] Reuters. (2025). NATO leaders limit defense spending increase at summit [online]. Available at: https://www.reuters.com/world/Europe/NATO-leaders-limit-defense-spending-increase-summit-2025-06-24/
The European Union, a partner at the NATO Summit, remains focused on the implementation of the Paris Agreement for global climate change. Meanwhile, Crown Princess Amalia's debut at the same summit offered an unexpected blend of general-news stories, politics, and entertainment, as she engaged in diplomatic conversations with world leaders, including Donald Trump.
