Princess Alexia made a rare public appearance alongside her parents at the final Dutch Grand Prix, turning heads in a striking strapless look as Formula One said an emotional goodbye to the Netherlands.
The 21-year-old royal joined King Willem Alexander and Queen Máxima at Circuit Zandvoort for the final running of the race, marking the end of the Dutch Grand Prix's place on the Formula One calendar.
Alexia's appearance was particularly notable because the princess is rarely seen at major public events. Unlike her elder sister, Princess Catharina Amalia, the heir to the Dutch throne, Alexia generally maintains a lower public profile.
But when she did step into the spotlight, she made sure to do so in style.
Princess Alexia Makes Rare Appearance in Strapless Look
For the high profile sporting occasion, Alexia opted for a striking black strapless top with an asymmetric hem, which she paired with loose fitting trousers.
The fashion forward ensemble gave her race day appearance a sophisticated yet contemporary feel, while a gold chain belt added definition to her waist.
She completed the look with a brown shoulder bag and a gold necklace, while wearing her hair loose in a glamorous, softly styled finish.
The princess's outfit provided a modern contrast to the traditional formality often associated with royal appearances, allowing her personal style to take centre stage.
Alexia is the middle child of King Willem Alexander and Queen Máxima and is part of the Dutch royal family's trio of daughters, affectionately known as the 'Triple A' princesses.
Her elder sister Catharina Amalia, 22, is heir to the throne, while her younger sister Princess Ariane, 19, is third in line.
Alexia's comparatively low profile has made her appearances particularly interesting to royal watchers, with her appearance at Zandvoort offering a rare glimpse of the young princess.
Her presence was also significant because she joined her parents for an occasion that carried considerable importance for Dutch sport.
King Willem-Alexander, Queen Maxima, and Princess Alexia of the Netherlands attend the Formula One Dutch Grand Prix at The Circuit Zandvoort! This has become a pretty standard return-from-summer-break event for the Dutch royals. They've been spending a good portion of the summer… pic.twitter.com/dxF00grNLE
— Royal News Network (@RNN_RoyalNews) August 23, 2026
A Final Farewell to Formula One at Zandvoort
The 2026 Dutch Grand Prix was the final Formula One race held at Circuit Zandvoort, bringing an end to the event's latest chapter on the calendar.
The Dutch Grand Prix returned to Formula One in 2021 and quickly became one of the sport's most distinctive events, fuelled in part by the enormous popularity of Dutch driver Max Verstappen.
However, the race's future beyond 2026 was not secured, with the event ultimately leaving the Formula One calendar.
The final race therefore carried an emotional significance for Dutch fans, who gathered for one last weekend of Formula One action at the seaside circuit.
King Willem Alexander and Queen Máxima attended alongside Alexia, adding a royal presence to the historic occasion.
For Alexia, the event offered more than an opportunity to support the country's biggest motor racing weekend. It also marked a rare moment in the public eye for a princess who is seldom seen at major engagements.
Her bold black ensemble ensured that her appearance was memorable for another reason, too.
With its strapless silhouette, flowing trousers and gold accents, the look demonstrated Alexia's ability to embrace contemporary fashion while maintaining the polished elegance expected of a member of the Dutch royal family.
As the Netherlands bid farewell to Formula One at Zandvoort, the rarely seen princess provided one of the weekend's standout royal fashion moments.
