Dutch princess to turn down royal allowance when she turns 18

Princess Amalia (Piroschka van de Wouw, Pool via AP, File)

The heir to the Dutch throne has decided for the next few years not to accept the 1.6 million euro (£1.3 million) annual allowance she is entitled to once she turns 18 in December.

Princess Amalia sent a handwritten letter to prime minister Mark Rutte informing him of her decision on Friday.