Princess Alexia’s solo debut! Queen Máxima and King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands’ daughter, 18, is perfectly poised as she carries out her first engagement without her parents

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Princess Alexia of the Netherlands proved she has inherited her mother Queen Máxima’s fashion prowess as she carried out her first solo engagement today.

The 18-year-old royal, who is second in line to the Dutch throne behind her sister Princess Catharina-Amalia, christened the Vox Alexia, a ship by Dutch manufacture Van Oord, in Rotterdam.

It marked Alexia’s first engagement without her parents, Queen Máxima, 52, and King Willem-Alexander, 56, or her two sisters, Catharina-Amalia, 19, and Princess Ariane, 16.

But rather than shy away from the spotlight, the princess looked poised and professional throughout the solo event.

She opted for an elegant navy midi dress, featuring cut-out details on the shoulders, a billowing skirt and white and blue ruffles along the long sleeves. 

Princess Alexia of the Netherlands proved she has inherited her mother Queen Máxima’s fashion prowess as she carried out her first solo engagement today

Looking typically stylish, Alexia teamed her garment with strappy cream heels, while wearing statement drop earrings.

She completed her look with a smattering of glamorous makeup and kept her hair in a chic up-do.

Following the christening, Alexia will be given a tour of the ship and chat to the crew, as well as speak to members of the Young Van Oord association, reported Hola!.

Alexia graduated from UWC Atlantic College in South Wales in May this year, with her parents travelling to the prestigious school to celebrate. 

The school is often referred to as ‘Hippie Hogwarts’ thanks to its progressive approach to education and picturesque castle setting. 

The 18-year-old royal, who is second in line to the Dutch throne behind her sister Princess Catharina-Amalia, christened the Vox Alexia (pictured, a ship by Dutch manufacture Van Oord, in Rotterdam

It marked Alexia’s first engagement without her parents, Queen Máxima, 52, and King Willem-Alexander , 56, or her two sisters, Catharina-Amalia, 19, and Princess Ariane, 16

But rather than shy away from the spotlight, the princess looked poised and professional throughout the solo event

The college is for pupils aged 16 to 19 years of age and students from all over the world, 150 countries to be exact, live and study together. 

The college is based at St Donat’s Castle, south Wales in a 12th century castle set in 122 acres of woodland and farmland with its own valley and seafront. 

It was founded by German educationalist Kurt Hahn and is situated at the 12th century St Donat’s Castle on the country’s south coast.

It costs a whopping £67,000 per year for courses including Tai Chi, the theory of knowledge and Tibetan literature. 

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