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‘Bloodbath’ note, ‘Mossad’ axes: Man held over alleged Nazi plot targeting Dutch princesses
A 33-year-old man in the Netherlands is suspected of planning an attack on Princess Catharina-Amalia and Princess Alexia. Prosecutors cited a court order detailing disturbing inscriptions on axes and a handwritten note as part of the case. The timeline includes King's Day activities by the royal family and an upcoming court appearance on May 4.
Why It Matters
The case raises concerns about security threats to the Dutch royal family and highlights ongoing counter-terrorism and criminal investigations in the Netherlands.
Timeline
7 Events
News article published confirming detention and upcoming court appearance
May 3, 2026
The article reporting the detention and upcoming court appearance was published.
Detention on suspicion of plotting attack; court appearance scheduled
May 1, 2026
A 33-year-old man was detained on suspicion of plotting an attack on the Dutch princesses. Prosecutors said he would appear in court next week.
Alleged February 2026 plot in The Hague
February 2026
Prosecutors say the suspect was preparing an attack on Amalia, Princess of Orange, and her sister Princess Alexia in The Hague during February 2026.
May 4, 2026: Court appearance scheduled
May 4, 2026
The 33-year-old suspect was due to appear before a Netherlands court in The Hague on Monday, May 4, 2026, regarding the alleged plot against the Dutch princesses.
May 3, 2026: Prosecutors reveal details from court documents
May 3, 2026
A court document described axes bearing the inscriptions 'Alexia', 'Mossad' and the Nazi salute 'Sieg Heil', and a handwritten note containing the words 'Amalia', 'Alexia' and 'Bloodbath', as part of the case details reported by prosecutors.
April 27, 2026: King's Day celebrations in Dokkum
April 27, 2026
The Dutch royal family participated in public King’s Day celebrations in Dokkum on April 27, 2026.
February 2026: Court order indicates suspected attack in The Hague
February 2026
A court order from prosecutors in The Hague stated that a 33-year-old man, whose identity has not been disclosed, was suspected of planning an attack in February 2026 in The Hague.