Dutch Queen Máxima training to become army reservist
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Expected to be sworn in later this month, the incoming Dutch coalition government has plans to boost the nation's military from some 80,000 to 122,000 personnel. And the Queen wants to help.

Author: Jerry Fisayo-Bambi, Andreas Rogal
Published on: 06/02/2026 | 00:00:00

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Queen Máxima, 54, has started training this week to become a reserve member of her adopted homeland’s army. The incoming Dutch coalition government has announced plans to grow the nation’s military from 80,000 to 122,000 staff amid geopolitical turmoil and Russia’s war in Ukraine on Europe’s eastern edge. Crown Princess Amalia completed her basic military training as a volunteer reservist in the army last month.

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