Princess Catharina-Amalia of the Netherlands appears at a military ceremony with her arm in a sling after horse riding accident
Princess Catharina-Amalia of the Netherlands had her arm in a sling as she made her first public appearance after her horse riding accident last week.
The future Queen, 21, attended a military ceremony at the Prince Bernhard Barracks in Amersfoort, Utrecht, on Wednesday.
Accompanied by her father, King Willem-Alexander, 58, Catharina-Amalia looked delighted to be at the presentation of a new standard to the Princess Catharina-Amalia Hussar Regiment, despite having fallen off her horse and broken her arm the previous Wednesday.
The Dutch royal, who is a student at the University of Amsterdam, was wearing her left arm in a blue sling while her bandaged left wrist was also supported.
The Princess of Orange, the eldest child of Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima, 54, has recently begun to take on more responsibility within the Royal Household, including attending engagements unaccompanied.
Wearing a predominantly red, Natan Couture dress with sheer sleeves and a subtle floral pattern, Catherina-Amalia looked radiant at the event.
Her long, blonde hair was styled in loose waves and she completed her summery look with a beige fascinator, gold statement earrings and red suede heels.
Catherina-Amalia kept her make-up simple for the occasion, adding a lovely blush and a rose-coloured lipstick.
The future Queen smiled as she linked arms with her beaming father, who was dressed in full military regalia to inspect the troops and deliver a speech.
The father and daughter duo appeared to be enjoying their day, with the pair even sharing a joke at one point.
They also spoke to some of the soldiers before joining the entire regiment for the speeches.
At one point, the princess brought her hand to her mouth, seemingly amused or moved by something that had been said.
After her horse riding accident last week, Catherina-Amalia underwent surgery at the UMC Utrecht.
Her mother, Queen Maxima, reportedly left her engagement with the MIND Us Foundation at Noordeinde Palace after learning about her daughter's fall.
She was dressed in a predominantly red dress with a subtle floral pattern and sheer sleeves
A statement from the palace translated into English read: 'The Princess of Orange broke her upper arm today after falling from her horse. She will undergo surgery at the UMC Utrecht.
'More information will follow as soon as it becomes clear what the possible consequences are for official obligations and other agreements.'
Princess Catharina-Amalia's page on the Royal House's website notes that 'in her free time she enjoys horse-riding' and she's known to be a keen equestrian.
In the book 'Amalia', the princess even told author Claudia de Breij: 'I am most who I am on a horse. If you really want to get to know me, you have to see me ride.'
It's not the first time her risky hobby has led to injury, as she previously dislocated her shoulder when riding her horse Mojito as a teenager.
'You know what they say, right: "You're not an Amazon until you've fallen seven times," Amalia said at the time, per Dutch news outlet Libelle.
Princess Amalia is the eldest daughter of King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima and has siblings Princess Alexia, 19, and Princess Ariane, 18.
Amalia, who is first in line to the throne, is said to speak fluent Spanish thanks to her mother, who is Argentine by birth.
It's not the first time her risky hobby has led to injury, as she previously dislocated her shoulder when riding her horse Mojito as a teenager (pictured together)
She is currently studying for a degree in Politics, Psychology, Law and Economics at Amsterdam University.
In February, she attended her first royal event alone as she begins a long preparation to one day be queen.
The princess christened a new ship - the Dan Helder - before it set out on its maiden voyage.
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