King Apologizes for DJ's Arrest

The Dutch Royal Household has issued an apology following the wrongful arrest of radio DJ Serginio Piqué, who was apprehended while unknowingly driving the same route as Crown Princess Amalia-Cathrina. On August 2, Piqué and his friends were stopped in Antwerp by armed officers, leading him to suspect racial profiling. The incident occurred as the group inadvertently mirrored the route taken by Princess Amalia, who has been the target of a kidnapping plot by a Dutch mafia, prompting heightened security measures. According to reports, the Dutch security service alerted Belgian authorities about the potential threat, resulting in police officers confronting Piqué and his friends at gunpoint. They were forced to kneel on the street before being handcuffed and questioned for about an hour. Piqué expressed concerns regarding the motivations behind their arrest, particularly in light of his racial background. The Royal Household later acknowledged the miscalculation by the Dutch security services, which had mistakenly identified the group as a threat to the princess. In a personal communication, King Willem-Alexander conveyed his sympathy to Piqué and his friends, who accepted the apology and decided against pursuing legal action. The royal family recognized the emotional toll the incident had on Princess Amalia, who has since returned to the Netherlands to continue her studies under enhanced security measures. The princess expressed gratitude for the birthday wishes she received as she navigates her new normal amidst ongoing threats.