Princess Ariane, third in line to Dutch throne, begins aeronautics degree at TU Delft

The Dutch Royal House (Rijksvoorlichtingsdienst) confirmed on 28 April 2026 that Princess Ariane, 19, third in line to the throne, has enrolled in the bachelor's programme in Luchtvaart- en Ruimtevaarttechniek — aeronautics and astronautics — at Delft University of Technology. The household has designated her student life as private, so day-to-day university activity will not appear in official coverage.