2023 is the most decisive year in Princess Leonor’s life, as she will come of age on October 31. With this special date comes more responsibility as part of her preparations to become the future Queen of Spain.
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Her upcoming birthday is already sparking a debate about whether or not the princess will celebrate her day. Unlike other European monarchies, such as the Danish royal house, where Prince Christian is preparing a big celebration for his 18th birthday on October 15, the situation is completely different in the royal house of Bourbon.
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The daughter of King Felipe and Queen Letizia began her military training at the military academy in Zaragoza on August 17. A few days ago, he started weapons training and performed his first intensive military exercises. Leonor is expected to fulfill her military duty for the next three years.
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What will happen to Princess Leonor’s birthday?
As reported by El Nacional de Catalunya, Queen Letizia is not interested in organizing a big celebration for the coming of age of her first-born daughter.
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They explain that the wife does not want the birthday to become a “spectacle”.
Most likely, the family will celebrate with a discreet meeting attended by the royals, the princess’s sister Infanta Sofía and her grandmothers, Queen Emeritus Sofía and Paloma Rocasolano, Letizia’s mother.
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On the other hand, Leonor would choose to celebrate with her close friends discreetly and always under the supervision of her security team.
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This style of celebration is also popular among other members of the Spanish royal family, such as the princess’s cousin Irene Urdangarin, who discreetly celebrated her 18th birthday last June.
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Other duties of Princess Leonor
Along with the family celebration, when Princess Leonor comes of age, she will have to swear an oath before the Constitution of her country and confirm her loyalty to the nation.
He will also receive the Medal of Asturias, just like his father in 1986 when he turned 18.
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According to La Voz de Asturias, the Asturian president, Adrián Barbón, informed King Felipe VI of this decision during a meeting at Zarzuela Palace, although they did not specify the day or how the medal would be presented. (AND)
Source: Eluniverso
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