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Queen Maxima training as a reservist in the Dutch Royal Army

Posted by Hollie24 on February 6, 2026, 1:45 am

She is doing this as tensions are arising around the world and as a backup to her security.

I know Victoria has done, or is doing, a military course, and Leonore of Spain and Elisabeth of Belgium finished their national service recently, but are other Royals quietly--or not so quietly--taking training in the armed services? IIRC Louise is doing so too, but I am wondering if long-serving Royals are headed for refresher army courses.

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/_BG00cYW0dU

Re: Queen Maxima training as a reservist in the Dutch Royal Army

Posted by Karen on February 6, 2026, 8:27 am, in reply to "Queen Maxima training as a reservist in the Dutch Royal Army"

Nothing has been reported or announced regarding refresher courses on security/army. But, it's not something that would be in the UK. Security reasons and all that.

Re: Queen Maxima training as a reservist in the Dutch Royal Army

Posted by karenl on February 6, 2026, 7:58 pm, in reply to "Queen Maxima training as a reservist in the Dutch Royal Army"

Ingrid Alexandra has had training with Norway's armed forces and Christian of Denmark is in the military now. Queen Mary of Denmark is part of the Danish home guard, the equivalent of our National Guard. I believe Mary has to participate in military exercise once or twice a year as required much like the National Guard.

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