Queen Maxima of the Netherlands has started training to become a reservist in the Dutch army 'as our safety can no longer be taken for granted'. The 22-year-old heir to the Dutch throne completed her basic military training as a volunteer reservist last month. In a statement, the Dutch Ministry of Defence said: 'Because the security of the Netherlands can no longer be taken for granted, Maxima has decided to become a reservist.' The Royal House added that the queen, 'like many others, wants to make a contribution to that security'. Her father, King Philippe, also attended the Royal Military School in central Brussels.

Source: Daily Mail February 07, 2026 01:08 UTC