Dutch heir to throne spent year in Madrid amid safety fears, reports say

Princess Amalia, who had reportedly been talked about by organised crime groups, is now back in Amsterdam

The heir to the Dutch throne, Catharina-Amalia, Princess of Orange, spent more than a year in Spain as the Dutch royal family grappled with threats to her safety, according to media in the Netherlands.

The 20-year-old lived and studied in Madrid, royal sources told the public broadcaster NOS on Wednesday, after reports she had been mentioned in communications by organised crime groups, sparking fears she could be the target of attacks or kidnappings.