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Princess Ariane begins her Aerospace Engineering studies in Delft

Princess Ariane has started her studies at TU Delft, with new photos shared by the Dutch Government Information Service.

31 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Princess Ariane begins her Aerospace Engineering studies in Delft — Photo: Choinowski · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

Princess Ariane has officially begun her studies in Aerospace Engineering at Delft University of Technology. The Dutch Government Information Service has released images from her first day at the university.

The 19-year-old princess is the youngest daughter of King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima. Her time at university is considered private, according to the Dutch Government Information Service.

In the new photos, Princess Ariane is seen posing in front of the faculty entrance. These images aim to capture the moment of her first academic experience.

Archive photo: Princess Ariane begins her Aerospace Engineering studies in Delft — Archive photoPhoto: cfrancken · Flickr · BY-SA

Multiple sources confirm this event, including reports from De Telegraaf and NU.nl. Both media outlets have published photos and information about the start of her studies.

The Dutch Government Information Service shared photos of the princess on her first day, drawing attention to her endeavors in higher education.

Princess Ariane has embarked on a study that attracts significant interest and scrutiny, but there is an emphasis on her privacy during this period of education.

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