Princess Amalia chose a green-and-white striped dress, matching shoes and a tone-coordinated handbag, and the historic emeralds of Queen Máxima for a special engagement in Germany.
A striped dress, a palette of greens and whites, and a relaxed hairstyle. Princess Amalia found a fresh formula for an official-schedule engagement and, in the process, demonstrated a very contemporary way to wear one of the prints that is already a headline of European summer.
The eldest daughter of the Dutch royal family arrived in Aachen, Germany, to officially inaugurate the FEI World Equestrian Championships 2026, which run throughout August. For the occasion, she opted for a look that moved away from the more structured proposals that typically accompany this kind of commitment and leaned toward a younger, relaxed, and luminous aesthetic.
Princess Amalia and Her Green Stripe Dress
The centerpiece of the look was a Nina Blanc midi dress, featuring vertical green stripes on a natural-toned background. The model, named The Verdelle Val Dress, has straps, a structured bodice and a full skirt that moves with the wearer.
Handmade in a linen-Tencel blend, the dress also adds side pockets and a refined silhouette that blends comfort with an elegant imprint.
But beyond the design, there is one aspect that draws particular attention: the choice of vertical stripes. The print is one of the summer’s major trends, and all signs suggest it will also have its moment when the heat arrives in the south.
In green and white, the pattern also takes on a particularly fresh aesthetic. Princess Amalia complemented that palette with green suede Gianvito Rossi shoes and an Elie Saab bag.
The result was an elegant look, yet far from rigid. That is precisely the charm of the proposal: a princess, an official ceremony, and styling that feels light, current, and youthful.
The Unexpected Detail: Máxima’s Historic Emeralds
The most special accessory appeared on the ears. To accompany the dress, Princess Amalia chose dangling emerald earrings that are part of her mother Queen Máxima’s jewelry collection.
The jewels date from 1896 and feature a two-part design. An oval stone surrounded by diamonds connects, via a small diamond, to a teardrop-shaped emerald, also framed by diamonds.
The green of the stones dialogued directly with the dress and extended the color palette to the face. But it also added a small family nod: these are jewels that Máxima herself knew how to wear too.
It’s a pairing that works especially well because it juxtaposes two eras: a contemporary and relaxed dress alongside a historic jewel from the royal jeweler.
A Romantic Beauty Look with a Boho Vibe
Princess Amalia sustained the same idea in her beauty look. The makeup was natural and luminous, with the eyes softly defined, lashes framed, and lips in a rosy shade.
Her hair finished the youthful touch of the ensemble. It was styled with twists at the sides, with some soft movement and the rest left loose.
The slightly defined waves at the mid-lengths and ends added movement and reinforced that boho vibe, making the look feel even more relaxed.
Nothing felt too stiff: not the makeup, nor the hair, nor the silhouette of the dress. A choice that allowed Princess Amalia to showcase a fresher version of royal fashion.
A Choice That Also Relates to the Occasion
The look arrived within the framework of the inauguration of the FEI 2026 World Equestrian Championships, an event that brought together members of European royal families in Aachen.
Beyond Amalia, Infanta Elena attended as guest of honor, Zara Tindall, and Princess Benedikte of Denmark.
The occasion held special meaning for Amalia, who has maintained a close relationship with the equestrian world since childhood: she began riding at the age of four and has competed in various events alongside her horse Mojito.
For this event, she chose to let fashion accompany that spirit: a fresh dress, vertical stripes, natural colors, green accessories, and a romantic beauty look. A youthful proposal that, while preserving elegance, felt much closer and more spontaneous.
