King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands and his wife, Máxima, have finally spoken about their daughter Amalia's condition. A few days ago, the young woman fractured an arm (1.75 m) and suffered numerous bruises after falling from her horse. Immediately after the accident, she was transported by ambulance to Utrecht University Hospital to receive urgent medical attention, generating maximum expectation among the media.
Now, days after the accident, it was her father, King Willem-Alexander, who has revealed how she is doing. "It is still not known for certain what consequences the accident will have," he explained in a statement. Later, Máxima clarified that Amalia "is fine," although it is unknown when she will resume her official commitments.
King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands and his wife Máxima reveal the whole truth
King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands and his wife, Máxima, experienced a most distressing moment last June 10. Their daughter Amalia had to be immediately transferred to a hospital after falling from her horse. The accident resulted in a broken arm (1.75 m) and several bruises.
After the incident became known, the Dutch Royal House issued a statement saying they did not know "what consequences the accident will have." Now, it has been King Willem-Alexander who has spoken, revealing the whole truth about his daughter's condition: "She is fine," he stated. He also confessed that he will visit her soon.
The shock over what happened was of great magnitude among the media. Máxima of the Netherlands's daughter had to undergo urgent surgery. During the surgical intervention, doctors determined that the fracture required the placement of metal plates and screws to ensure proper bone healing.
The queen did not leave her side and was seen with a serious expression at the hospital where her heir was admitted. Everything happened quickly, and the accident caught Máxima during an official event. She received a call and immediately left the event to go to the hospital.
Calm arrived shortly after it was learned that Amalia had only fractured her arm (1.75 m) and that it was not serious. That's why she wanted to send a message of reassurance to the media by confessing that her eldest daughter "is fine." Likewise, Willem-Alexander assured that he would be with his daughter as soon as he finished his official commitments.
King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands confirms the latest on Amalia
Amalia's accident has disrupted the plans that the Dutch Royal House had for this week. In the statement, King Willem-Alexander assured that it was unknown when his daughter could resume her institutional agenda. "It is still not known for certain what consequences the accident will have for the heir's official duties and commitments," they announced.
Just today, the Royal Family had scheduled their traditional biannual photo session in the Palace gardens. Given the situation of the heir to the throne, they stated that "we can't confirm her presence."
Until further notice, it is unknown when Willem-Alexander and Máxima's daughter will be able to resume her institutional agenda. For now, the photo session has been postponed to next June 30, pending Amalia's further recovery.
This is not the first time the successor to the Dutch throne has worried her parents because of her passion for horseback riding. On one occasion, she dislocated her shoulder, and on another, she twisted her ankle. Now, a fractured arm (1.75 m) and several bruises have been added.
Despite these scares, Amalia is not willing to get off the horse. "This is my sport and I love it," she said on one occasion. King Willem-Alexander and Máxima also celebrated that enthusiasm for horseback riding, even though it has caused them a scare or two, like last Tuesday's.