The Dutch royal palace has finally confirmed Princess Ariane 's plans for the year, after graduating from UWC Adriatic in May. King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima 's youngest daughter, 18, was pictured with her family at the Dutch Grand Prix last weekend ahead of her sisters' return to their respective studies.

Now the Government Information Service has informed television channel, Blauw Bloed , that Ariane has chosen to take a gap year, during which she plans to travel, before pursuing any further education. The princess is following in the footsteps of her older sisters, Princess Catharina-Amalia , 21, and Princess Alexia , 20.

After completing her studies at Sorghvliet, Catharina-Amalia interned at the Orange Fund and volunteered at other organisations. Since then,

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