Countess Eloise van Oranje causes a stir with a swimsuit photo shoot

An uproar has been made in Holland about the 20-year-old Countess Eloise van Oranje niece of King Willem-Alexander, She appeared in a bathing suit on a TV show. For the RTL-4 program “Het Perfecte Plaatje” (Perfect Picture), the Countess, who is very active on social media, posed and photographed on the beach in South Africa wearing a black bathing suit. Ever since then, the Dutch have been asking themselves if she’s overstepping her bounds as a member of the Oranje family, or if she’s just as good looking as she is.

The discussion was also fueled by the assessment of royal correspondent Jeroen Snell, who said that with a swimsuit on, you “step the line”. “She is, after all, a member of the royal family. Your uncle is the king, that is the limit. It is not necessary and she does not need it.” In response, several Dutch celebrities posted a photo of themselves in a bathing suit on social media with the hashtag #magditwelvanjeroensnel (is that okay according to Gruen Snell).

Eloise: “Don’t let anyone stop you”

Countess Eloise herself thanked her 351,000 Instagram followers for the “very kind reactions” after it was declared a borderline case by royal expert Snel. “Aside from the fact that I’m enjoying sharing, it’s really gratifying to see how many people are supporting me and allowing me to be who I am,” Eloise wrote on her Instagram story. “Don’t let anything or anyone stop you, dear people, and enjoy the sunshine.”

Eloise’s father, Prince Constantine, was definitely protective of his daughter, and didn’t understand criticism, he said on Shownieuws. “People are always looking for a thrill,” he said. He thought it was a “nice ring”.

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