Queen Maxima and King Willem-Alexander ’s daughters Princess Catharina-Amalia, Princess Alexia and Princess Ariane were looking grown up during their family’s ski holiday in Lech, Austria. Amalia also showed off a new look as the Dutch royals posed against the scenic mountain backdrop on February 25 for their annual winter photocall, which is one of two yearly photo opps that the royals partake in with the press. As part of a media code established in 2005, the Dutch royals pose for photos once in the summer and at the beginning of their skiing holiday, and in return the media respects their privacy outside of royal engagements. Maxima and her brood appeared to be in high spirits as they hit the slopes showing off their ski skills in between silly family moments. Scroll through for the best photos…
© Getty ImagesDutch royal family
Queen Maxima’s daughters have certainly grown up since their last photo call . Amalia, 16, is just as tall as her mother, while Alexia, 14, is quickly catching up.
© Getty ImagesSisterly love
The Dutch Princesses posed for a sweet sister picture together. Catharina-Amalia found herself sandwiched between her younger siblings, Ariane, 12, and Alexia.
© Getty ImagesRoyal faux pas
According to Royal Central, Maxima and Willem-Alexander’s daughter Alexia accidentally dropped an f-bomb after she dropped her ski poles while going up the ski lift.
© Getty ImagesLoved-up ski bunnies
The Dutch King cozied up next to his wife for a tender snapshot on the mountain.
© Getty ImagesA new look for the future Queen
Princess Catharina-Amalia showed off a new look as she hit the slopes...gold hoop earrings! It seems the heir apparent to the Dutch throne, who turned 16 in December , has pierced her ears since last year.
© Getty ImagesFather-daughter love
The future Queen planted a sweet kiss on her father’s cheek during a playful moment on February 25.
© Getty ImagesA royal family holiday
King Willem-Alexander and his family were joined by his mother, former Queen Beatrix, as well as his brother Prince Constantijn and his wife Princess Laurentien and their three children, Countess Eloise, Count Claus-Casimir and Countess Leonore.
© Getty ImagesThe next generation
Kids just want to have fun! The royal cousins were all smiles as they posed together for a picture sans their parents and paternal grandmother.
© Getty ImagesRelatable royals!
While he might be the King of The Netherlands, Willem-Alexander proved he’s like any other uncle horsing around with his nephew Count Claus-Casimir during the family photo session.
© Getty ImagesA real-life Prince Charming
Willem-Alexander was his wife’s knight in shining armor as he helped Maxima with her ski boot.
