From the charming young princess in paisley prints to the charismatic Princess of Asturias we know today, one thing is certain: at 19, Princess Leonor is an heir apparent assuming leadership.
The heir to the monarchy of Spain, Princess Leonor, turns 19 on October 31. Happy birthday, Princess Leonor. Before her birthday, the eldest daughter of King Filipe VI and Queen Letitiza has been assuming a more public position. She has been giving more and more solo speeches since giving her first significant one in 2019. Last summer, she enrolled in the three-year military program at Zaragoza Military Academy. She has demonstrated a remarkable commitment to her position as Cadet Borbon, knowing that she would eventually succeed her father and take over as commander in chief of the armed forces.
The princess was born an infanta on October 31, 2005, during the reign of her grandpa, King Juan Carlos I. She is the older sister of Infanta Sofia, who is seventeen years old. She became the Princess of the Asturias, an honor bestowed to the presumed heir to the throne, similar to that of the Prince or Princess of Wales or the Dauphin or Dauphine of France, upon her grandfather’s resignation in 2014 and her father’s accession to the throne. On her eighteenth birthday, she was presented to Spain’s Cortes Generale, formally recognizing her as such. She will become the first female regent of Spain since 1868 when she ascends to the throne.
We take a look at the life of Princess Leonor in images on her birthday.
The new Infanta
On November 7, 2005, just over a week after her birth, Prince Felipe of Spain and Princess Letizia used this official portrait to announce the arrival of their eldest child.
Pretty in Pink
Wearing a cute pink smock coat, the young princess goes to an Easter service with her parents.
Paisley prints
During the 29th Copa del Rey Audi Sailing Cup in Palma de Mallorca, four-year-old Princess Leonor of Spain strolls alongside her devoted parents at the Real Club Nautico de Palma.
Royal Student
During her early years in Santa María de los Rosales school in Madrid, the Infanta was the loveliest schoolgirl.
Cup Winner
Who better to take care of Spain’s 2010 World Cup victory than the tiniest infanta? When King Juan Carlos of Spain hosted a reception for the winning Spanish football team, Iker Casillas, the captain of Spain, presented the World Cup to Princess Leonor and her sister, Princess Sofia.
A New Era
Following her grandfather’s 2014 abdication, Leonor was formally crowned Princess of Asturias. On June 19, 2014, the new heir to the kingdom stood next to her father, the newly crowned King Felipe VI, on the balcony of the Royal Palace in Madrid. The event occurred after her father was sworn in as monarch before both houses of parliament.
Princess Leonor of Spain on Duty
Leonor participated in the 2015 National Day Military Parade alongside her mother, Queen Letizia of Spain, in one of her first formal appearances as the new Princess of Asturias.
Summer Girl
Princess Leonor of Spain poses for cameras at the Marivent Palace while enjoying a beautiful vacation in Mallorca with her parents.
Medal Winner
On January 30, 2018, Princess Leonor of Spain celebrated her father’s 50th birthday in the Royal Palace by receiving the Order of Golden Fleece (Toison de Oro), one of Spain’s highest honors, from King Felipe VI of Spain.
Princess Leonor of Spain as a Speech Maker
As her confidence grew, Princess Leonor of Spain gave a speech at the reading of the Spanish Constitution on the 40th anniversary of the Congress’s approval.
Princess Leonor of Spain in Check
At Madrid’s 2018 National Day Military Parade, Leonor is a vision in tartan.
Honor Student
Despite her status as a princess, she still needs to study. In September 2019, Princess Leonor came on the opening day of a new term.
Public Persona
During the 2019 Princesa de Asturias Awards, Princess Leonor of Spain delivers one of her first solo addresses.
Making it Official
In 2020, the palace published an official photo of Leonor on her 15th birthday.
Princess Leonor of Spain in Caped Crusader
Princess Leonor of Spain wears this stylish, sophisticated ensemble when she attends the ceremonial beginning of the 14th session at the Spanish Parliament in early 2020.
Volunteer
In 2022, Princess Leonor meets Red Cross Volunteers, exemplifying sophisticated casual style.
Princess Leonor of Spain on Dinner Date
Photographed exiting a Palma, Mallorca restaurant with her family, Leonor exudes style with ease.
Meeting a New Challenge
In August 2023, Princess Leonor showed up for her first day of military training.
Cadet Bourbon
Adopting a new feeling of responsibility: Leonor resembles the future Queen and military girl to the letter.
Celebrating her Family
Princess Leonor joins her younger sister Princess Sofia, her father, and Queen Letizia of Spain in commemorating the tenth anniversary of King Felipe’s proclamation.
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