Dutch princess reveals she will not accept annual allowance when she turns 18

Princess Amalia, who is the heir to the Dutch throne, has decided for the next few years not to accept the allowance that she is entitled to receive annually once she turns 18 in December.

The princess sent a hand-written letter to Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte informing him of her decision on Friday. She said she would repay the money — which will still be deposited in her account — while she is still a student. The payment is made up of about 300,000 euros directly to the princess and 1.3 million to cover staff costs and other expenses.