Princess Alexia appeared in high spirits as she began her trip at University College London over the weekend.
The second daughter of King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima of the Netherlands has joined the prestigious university to pursue a Bachelor of Science and Engineering.
Taking to InstagramThe Dutch royal family shared a photograph of the 19-year-old princess in the UK capital and wrote: ‘Princess Alexia is in London where she will begin her studies at University College London this week.
‘She is starting her Bachelor of Science and Engineering for Social Change at the Faculty of Engineering. The Princess’s study time is considered private.’
Alexia smiled radiantly as she strolled outside the university building wearing a stylish suede vest and a pair of cream-colored pants.
Princess Alexia of the Netherlands looked cheerful as she began her university experience in London over the weekend.
She styled her auburn hair for the occasion and opted for a natural makeup look.
Alexia, who turned 19 in June, has started university after taking a gap year. The decision to return to the UK is a last-minute one for the princess, who revealed in June that she had applied for several courses and was unsure what she wanted to study.
During a press conference, she admitted that she was “a little stressed about the election” but was widely expected to study at the University of Groningen, according to the The times of Holland.
She is pursuing a three-year degree in Science and Engineering for Social Change, which promises to teach students “in-demand skills needed to solve key societal challenges.”
The course includes a work placement or project module in your third year and it is possible to pursue corporate, charity or government roles upon graduation.
Alexia will spend 13 hours of “contact” time with staff per week, plus 27 hours of independent study.
This comes after the princess enjoyed her gap year, which she said was filled with “travel, work and all sorts of things.”
During her year off, she made her first official solo public appearance at the VOX Alexia naming ceremony in Rotterdam.
The 19-year-old has joined the prestigious university to pursue a Bachelor of Science and Engineering degree.
Princess Alexia of the Netherlands has moved to London to study at UCL (pictured with Princess Laurentien and Prince Constantijn in September last year)
The second daughter of King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima turned 19 in June during her gap year.
She also appeared on the balcony during the opening day of the Dutch Parliament, wearing her royal warrant for the first time.
Alexia wore the Order of the Netherlands Lion after being awarded it when she turned 18.
Princess Alexia previously spent two years in the UK, graduating from UWC Atlantic College in South Wales in May last year, and her parents travelled to the prestigious school to celebrate.
The school is often referred to as the “hippie Hogwarts” thanks to its progressive approach to education and picturesque castle setting, which is often attended by European royalty.
The school is aimed at students between 16 and 19 years old and is home to students from all over the world, 150 countries to be exact.
It is based at St Donat’s Castle in South Wales, a 12th-century castle set in 122 acres of woodland and farmland with its own valley and promenade.
It was founded by German educator Kurt Hahn and is located in the 12th-century Castle of San Donato on the country’s southern coast.
It costs £67,000 a year for courses including Tai Chi, theory of knowledge and Tibetan literature.
Princess Amalia, Queen Máxima, King Willem-Alexander, Princess Alexia and Princess Ariane during King’s Day in Emmen in April
Princess Alexia previously spent two years in the UK, graduating from UWC Atlantic College in South Wales (seen in April).
Queen Maxima (pictured, right) looks annoyed as her daughter Princess Alexia (pictured, left) chews gum while watching swimming at the Olympics
Alexia, second in line to the Dutch throne, has been attending the Olympics with her family in recent months.
She even received a stern look from her mother, Queen Máxima, as she chewed gum and watched the swimming.
Her older sister, Princess Amalia, studies psychology, law and economics at the University of Amsterdam, but was forced to live in Madrid for a year after receiving kidnapping threats.
The heir to the Dutch throne said she was “very grateful” to all those who helped protect her and keep her safe from kidnapping threats from organised crime gangs.
Amalia was forced to abandon her plans to live in student residences due to safety fears, just weeks after starting to study politics, psychology, law and economics at the University of Amsterdam in October 2022.
The 20-year-old said her time in Spain made her life in the Netherlands “somewhat possible” again and thanked everyone who helped make the quick move possible.