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Dutch kidnapping plot investigation involving royal family
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A 33-year-old man man, Anne Romke van der H., appeared before a judge in The Hague accused of preparing an attack against Dutch Princesses Amalia and Alexia. During the initial preparatory hearing, the suspect denied the allegations. As the legal proceedings progressed, Dutch prosecutors sought mandatory psychiatric treatment for the defendant, identified as Anne Romke van der H. While prosecutors stated they lacked sufficient evidence to prove an intent to murder the princesses, they maintained there was enough evidence to support a charge of attempting to deprive Princess Amalia of her liberty. The case involves details stems from the suspect’s arrest in January, during which authorities reportedly found axes inscribed with the names ‘Alexia’, ‘Mossad’, and ‘Sieg Heil’, alongside a note mentioning ‘Amalia’, ‘Alexia’, and ‘bloedbad’ (bloodbath). The During proceedings, the defendant testified that he had been experiencing a two-year psychotic episode and episode. He claimed he believed he had a romantic relationship with Princess Amalia. Amalia and even suggested he was linked to her under the codename ‘Blutbad 400’ for a secret mission, believing he had received orders to undergo ‘survival training’ with her in Poland. Prosecutors have sought mandatory psychiatric treatment for the defendant. Although the court ruled there was currently no legal basis for further pretrial detention, the suspect was released pending a verdict scheduled for August 31, 2026. In response to the allegations and the suspect's release, the Dutch Royal Palace has increased security measures for the princesses and their family.
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