Why everyone is fascinated by Leonor, Princess of Asturias

In 2002, when then television journalist Letizia Ortiz met Prince Philip of Asturias, They fell in love and got married two years later, in 2004. the whole world felt like living a fairy tale up close in real life, thanks to the media coverage the couple received, which Today they are the kings of Spain.

In the middle of 2023. The Spanish monarchy is once again in the center of international media attention (leaving aside the recently crowned Charles III and Camilla from England) thank you to the charm of the heir to the throne of that nation, Princess Leonor, sa 18 years just completed at the end of October.

A lots of more confident and less shy than Diana of Wales at similar ages (she married Prince Charles at 21), Leonor de Todos los Santos de Borbón y Ortiz already inspiring headlines and His kind face is already traveling around the world.

“I swear perform their duties faithfully, respect and take care of compliance with the Constitution and the law, to respect the rights of citizens and autonomous communities and loyalty to the king”, the young woman promised. last October 31 on his 18th birthday, well With the coming of age and the performance of this ceremony in the Congress of Deputies, she is authorized and legitimized to assume her role as the future monarch of Spain.in the absence of his father, King Philip VI.

His sister, Infanta Sofía of Spain, second in line of succession to the Spanish throne.

For many, Leonor and Sofia are – albeit with their own and very different merits – the female versions of England’s Princes William and Harrytoday 41 and 39 years old and already with their families.

“… As I turned 18 today and came of age, I took the oath provided for by our Constitution (…) From today I owe all Spaniards, whom I will always serve with respect and loyalty. There is no greater pride. On this important day – which I will always remember with emotion – I ask you to trust me, because I have all my confidence in our future, in the future of Spain,” said the princess.

In August this year Leonor has also started her military training, which will last until 2026. and that will take her away from General Military Academypassing through Naval Military School —in his second year— until the conclusion of the General Air Academy.

According to the official website dedicated to Princess Leonor, she is heiress to the crown since her father’s proclamation as king on June 19, 2014.

Pursuant to the provisions of Art. 57.2. Constitution (of that nation), from that moment it has dignity princess of asturias, along with titles Princess of Girona and Princess of Viana, corresponding to the first-born children of the Kingdom of Castile, the Crown of Aragon and the Kingdom of Navarre, whose union formed the Spanish Monarchy in the 16th century. She also holds the titles of Duchess of Montblanc, Countess of Cervera and Lady of Balaguer.