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The Irish Sun
13 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Royal princess, 21, falls victim to ‘deepfake' porn sickos as cops called in to hunt down creators of vile video
The creation of explicit deepfake content is a criminal offence in the Netherlands TWISTED VID Royal princess, 21, falls victim to 'deepfake' porn sickos as cops called in to hunt down creators of vile video THE heir to the Dutch throne has been the victim of an appalling "deepfake" porn attack. Princess Catharina-Amalia was featured "in the starring role" in grotesque manipulated videos, Norwegian news outlet Seher Og Hor has reported. 4 Princess Catharina-Amalia was featured in grotesque manipulated videos Credit: Getty 4 Princess Catharina-Amalia by a Dutch royal coach Credit: Getty Advertisement 4 Princess Catharina-Amalia is the eldest of King Willem-Alexander's three daughters Credit: Getty The deepfake videos used AI to edit the 21-year-old's likeness over the bodies of actors. Dutch authorities, along with the FBI, have worked to shut down websites that distributed the abhorrent deepfakes around the net. This includes MrDeepFakes, which has reportedly circulated videos of the princess as well as 70 more Dutch women. Advertisement The princess is being supported by her parents, King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima, following the horrifying ordeal. read more in world news BAGGAGE BRAWL Moment furious plane passenger SLAPS 'thief' after watching him 'steal bag' Dutch newspaper AD previously reported in March that around 70 high-profile women from the Netherlands were victims of deepfakes. In the Netherlands, the creation of explicit deepfake content is a criminal offence, punishable with up to a year in prison. Further sentences can be handed to repeat offenders - although there are yet to be any arrests. Advertisement The princess was previously the victim of similar attacks back in 2022, the Netherlands' Panorama reported. She wrote about the topic in her bachelor's thesis at the University of Amsterdam. The Dutch royal household shared a picture of her with her finished thesis last month. Tragedy Strikes: German Prince Harald von Hohenzollern Dies in Africa It was titled "Beyond Disclosure: Bridging the Gap Between the Artificial Intelligence Act and the Charter of Fundamental Rights with Deepfaked Bodies". She is set to begin further study for a bachelor's in Dutch law at the University of Amsterdam this year. Advertisement Princess Catharina-Amalia is the eldest of King Willem-Alexander's three daughters and is first in line to the Dutch throne. She previously lived in Spain for at least a year following major security concerns around her. Authorities raised the alarm about her safety after kidnap threats in the Dutch organised crime world emerged against her and then Prime Minister Mark Rutte. Rutte said at the time: "I'm very sorry for her and I'm obviously very concerned about it." It led to a temporary withdrawal from her studies in Amsterdam. Advertisement Then Justice and Security Minister Dilan Yesilgöz said at the time: "I guarantee that our security services work hard day and night to guarantee her safety. "It is terrible that this is necessary, in the first place for the Crown Princess herself." She was later able to return to Amsterdam and resume her studies there.
Scottish Sun
13 hours ago
- Scottish Sun
Royal princess, 21, falls victim to ‘deepfake' porn sickos as cops called in to hunt down creators of vile video
The creation of explicit deepfake content is a criminal offence in the Netherlands TWISTED VID Royal princess, 21, falls victim to 'deepfake' porn sickos as cops called in to hunt down creators of vile video Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) THE heir to the Dutch throne has been the victim of an appalling "deepfake" porn attack. Princess Catharina-Amalia was featured "in the starring role" in grotesque manipulated videos, Norwegian news outlet Seher Og Hor has reported. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 4 Princess Catharina-Amalia was featured in grotesque manipulated videos Credit: Getty 4 Princess Catharina-Amalia by a Dutch royal coach Credit: Getty 4 Princess Catharina-Amalia is the eldest of King Willem-Alexander's three daughters Credit: Getty The deepfake videos used AI to edit the 21-year-old's likeness over the bodies of actors. Dutch authorities, along with the FBI, have worked to shut down websites that distributed the abhorrent deepfakes around the net. This includes MrDeepFakes, which has reportedly circulated videos of the princess as well as 70 more Dutch women. The princess is being supported by her parents, King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima, following the horrifying ordeal. read more in world news BAGGAGE BRAWL Moment furious plane passenger SLAPS 'thief' after watching him 'steal bag' Dutch newspaper AD previously reported in March that around 70 high-profile women from the Netherlands were victims of deepfakes. In the Netherlands, the creation of explicit deepfake content is a criminal offence, punishable with up to a year in prison. Further sentences can be handed to repeat offenders - although there are yet to be any arrests. The princess was previously the victim of similar attacks back in 2022, the Netherlands' Panorama reported. She wrote about the topic in her bachelor's thesis at the University of Amsterdam. The Dutch royal household shared a picture of her with her finished thesis last month. Tragedy Strikes: German Prince Harald von Hohenzollern Dies in Africa It was titled "Beyond Disclosure: Bridging the Gap Between the Artificial Intelligence Act and the Charter of Fundamental Rights with Deepfaked Bodies". She is set to begin further study for a bachelor's in Dutch law at the University of Amsterdam this year. Princess Catharina-Amalia is the eldest of King Willem-Alexander's three daughters and is first in line to the Dutch throne. She previously lived in Spain for at least a year following major security concerns around her. Authorities raised the alarm about her safety after kidnap threats in the Dutch organised crime world emerged against her and then Prime Minister Mark Rutte. Rutte said at the time: "I'm very sorry for her and I'm obviously very concerned about it." It led to a temporary withdrawal from her studies in Amsterdam. Then Justice and Security Minister Dilan Yesilgöz said at the time: "I guarantee that our security services work hard day and night to guarantee her safety. "It is terrible that this is necessary, in the first place for the Crown Princess herself." She was later able to return to Amsterdam and resume her studies there.
Sunday World
17-07-2025
- Sunday World
Irishwoman went through ‘absolute nightmare' after alleged rape in Amsterdam, court told
The incident was filmed by on-lookers and was widely circulated on social media. An Irishwoman in her 30s who was allegedly raped in Amsterdam says she remembers nothing of the incident, a public prosecutor told a pre-trial hearing for the case. The suspect, who is an Italian national in his 20s, is accused of raping the woman on King's Day earlier this year. The Dutch holiday, which is held annually on April 27, marks the birthday of the Netherlands' current king Willem-Alexander. According to Dutch media, the hearing heard that after the woman was taken to the hospital following the incident, which occured at approximately 6.30pm in the evening, she was told that something sexual had happened to her. She was then unable to recall anything about the incident and she did not recognise a photo of the suspect. File photo of Amsterdam. Today's News in 90 Seconds - July 17th The case has garnered national attention in the Netherlands after several videos of the incident began circulating on social media. Onlookers had filmed the encounter that occurred in broad daylight between two parked cars along the Keizersgracht canal. In the days following the alleged rape, the mayor of Amsterdam asked the public to stop sharing the 'deeply humiliating' videos. "What happened on King's Day can only be described as an absolute nightmare", the prosecution stated in the first introductory hearing ahead of the trial. They stated that the alleged victim only reported the incident after she had been videos of it in Ireland and realised it was about her. According to the Public Prosecution Service, the woman was clear that she did not want to have sex and she 'had no complete control over her movements'. The woman was heavily drunk and was heard telling the man to stop in the video footage of the incident. It was said that the man and the woman did not know each other before the day in the question as they had met earlier that day. Bystanders intervened in the incident and pulled the man away from the woman, with police then arriving soon after. The man was not initially arrested as it had been suggested by bystanders that the two knew each other. The man initially told police that the two had sex and 'made love' but later stated he did not remember anything about the evening in question. Defence lawyer Sophie Hof described the situation as 'complex' and passersby may have been observing due to seeing two people 'kissing and stroking'. "This case is not black or white. He doesn't remember anything. He is ashamed, towards the victim, and how he could get so drunk,' she added. The court was asked to lift the pre-trial detention of the man but the request was not granted on the basis that the man is a flight risk. The trial will begin in October.
Mint
26-06-2025
- Politics
- Mint
Who is Queen Maxima? Everyone is talking about the lady who allegedly mocked Donald Trump at NATO summit
Queen Maxima of the Netherlands grabbed attention in a bright lime-green jumpsuit at the NATO summit in The Hague. She and King Willem-Alexander warmly welcomed leaders from 32 countries, including US President Donald Trump, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and France's Emmanuel Macron. This was the first time the Netherlands hosted a NATO summit. The 54-year-old, Argentina-born queen stood out during the group photo with her stylish outfit. Queen Máxima of the Netherlands is admired for her fashion, charm and courage to speak on tough topics like immigration and LGBTQ+ rights. Unlike other royals, she and King Willem-Alexander skipped a grand coronation and sent their daughters to public schools. Queen Máxima met Willem-Alexander in 1999 in Spain, not knowing he was a prince. Their romance grew in New York, where she was working. However, her father's role during Argentina's dictatorship caused controversy. Queen Máxima met King Willem-Alexander at a party in Spain in 1999 while working at Deutsche Bank. Their love story faced problems after Dutch media revealed her father, Jorge Zorreguieta, was a minister during Argentina's military dictatorship (1976–1981). It was a period when thousands were killed or went missing. Though he claimed he didn't know about the violence, Dutch reports found that unlikely. Since Máxima had no part in it, the Dutch Parliament allowed her 2002 marriage to Prince Willem-Alexander, who stayed in line for the throne. But, Jorge Zorreguieta was not allowed to attend the wedding due to her father's past. Queen Maxima of the Netherlands is being accused of making fun of Trump. Trump was in The Hague for the NATO summit on June 24–25 and visited Queen Maxima and King Willem-Alexander at their royal palace. While posing for photos, Trump smiled widely and gave a thumbs-up to the cameras. A video clip now going viral on social media shows Queen Maxima allegedly copying his facial expression soon after he said 'thank you'. Many believe she forgot the cameras were still filming. The moment has led to mixed reactions online.
India.com
26-06-2025
- Politics
- India.com
Ahead of Giorgia Meloni, beside Trump and Macron..., Meet the woman everyone's talking about after NATO summit
The Netherlands is hosting the 2025 NATO Summit, bringing together leaders from all 32 member countries. To mark the occasion, King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima held a grand dinner for the heads of state and government leaders. Among the special guests was US President Donald Trump, along with other world leaders who received a royal welcome. This was the first time the Netherlands played host to a NATO summit. Queen Maxima, known for her grace and fashion sense, looked stunning at the event in a lime green jumpsuit. She has always stood out for her style and charm during such high-profile events. Who is Queen Maxima Maxima was born on May 17, 1971, in Argentina. Before becoming queen, she had a successful career as an investment banker in New York. She graduated in economics from the Universidad Catolica Argentina in 1995. Even during her university days, she worked in the Sales Department of Boston Securities SA in Buenos Aires, according to the official website of the Royal House of Netherlands. At the time, she also taught children and adults, English, and mathematics to secondary school pupils and first-year students. It was in 1999, at a party in Spain, that she met Prince Willem-Alexander. At that time, she was working as an economist for Deutsche Bank in New York. The two fell in love, and in 2002, they got married. That's when she officially became Queen of the Netherlands. Their love story, however, wasn't without trouble. At one point, Dutch media reported that Queen Maxima's father had served as a minister during Argentina's 'Dirty War' under the military junta, causing public concern. But despite the controversy, Maxima won hearts with her warmth, intelligence, and dedication. She is not just a queen known for fashion, Maxima also works actively for social causes. She has spoken openly about the importance of learning the Dutch language, immigration issues, and LGBTQ+ rights. Queen Maxima and King Willem-Alexander have three daughters: Princess Catharina-Amalia, Princess Alexia, and Princess Ariane. Maxima's attention to detail According to the New York Post, she once ordered fabric 100 days in advance to prepare for the royal wedding of Crown Prince Hussein bin Abdullah and Saudi architect Rajwa Al Saif. After the NATO summit, the member nations issued a joint statement promising to boost collective security. European countries also agreed to increase their defense spending to 5% of their GDP over the next ten years.
