Princess Ariane of the Netherlands facts for kids
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Ariane in 2019
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| Born | 10 April 2007 HMC Bronovo, The Hague, Netherlands |
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| House | Orange-Nassau (official) Amsberg (agnatic) |
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| Father | Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands | ||||
| Mother | Máxima Zorreguieta | ||||
Princess Ariane of the Netherlands, whose full name is Ariane Wilhelmina Máxima Inés, was born on April 10, 2007. She is the third and youngest daughter of King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima of the Netherlands. Princess Ariane is a member of the Dutch Royal House. She is currently third in line to become the next ruler of the Netherlands.
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Princess Ariane's Life
Princess Ariane was born in The Hague, Netherlands, on April 10, 2007. She was born at 9:56 PM local time. Her parents are King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima of the Netherlands. The Prime Minister at the time, Jan Peter Balkenende, announced that both mother and baby were healthy. The next morning, her father showed his new daughter on television. Her names were officially announced on October 26, 2007.
Baptism and Godparents
Princess Ariane was baptized on October 29, 2007. The ceremony took place at the Kloosterkerk, The Hague. The vicar, Deodaat van der Boon, used water from the Jordan River for the baptism. Princess Ariane wore a special christening gown that Princess Wilhelmina first wore in 1880. More than 850 guests attended the event.
Her godparents are special people chosen to support her throughout her life. They include Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume of Luxembourg, Baron Tijo Collot d'Escury, Antoine Frilling, Valerie Delger, and Inés Zorreguieta.
Education
Princess Ariane attends the Christelijk Gymnasium Sorghvliet in The Hague. In May 2023, the Dutch Royal Court shared that the Princess will continue her high school studies. She will go to the UWC Adriatic in Italy. Princess Ariane is very good with languages. She speaks Dutch, English, and Spanish.
Health and Hospital Visits
On May 2, 2007, Princess Ariane was taken to the Leiden University Medical Center. Doctors thought she might have a lung infection. She was released from the hospital on May 5, 2007. She had been treated for a bacterial and viral infection.
On June 13, 2007, her parents, Prince Willem-Alexander and Princess Máxima, thanked everyone. They were grateful for the good wishes they received after Ariane's birth and during her hospital stay. They also shared a new official picture of their baby daughter. The royal couple received over 30,000 letters from people wishing them well.
On October 8, 2009, Princess Ariane went to the hospital again. She stayed for one night because of a breathing infection. She recovered well from this too.
Titles and Styles
Princess Ariane's full title is "Her Royal Highness Princess Ariane of the Netherlands, Princess of Orange-Nassau." In Dutch, this is Hare Koninklijke Hoogheid Ariane Wilhelmina Máxima Inés, Prinses der Nederlanden, Prinses van Oranje-Nassau. This means she is a Royal Highness and holds titles related to the Netherlands and the House of Orange-Nassau.
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Princess Ariane uses the same coat of arms as her sisters.
See also
In Spanish: Ariane de Orange-Nassau para niños
