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The future queen of Spain has taken centre stage in her royal family’s life in 2023. In the year that Princess Leonor turned 18, and came of age, the heir to the throne has been the highest profile member of her dynasty. From military training to parliamentary promises, the Princess of Asturias has been a leading light for a royal family that has otherwise been mired in controversy. Again.

They’ve rarely been seen together in recent years but King Felipe VI of Spain and his father, King Juan Carlos, were reunited in Madrid for a special occasion. Infanta Elena, eldest of the three children of Juan Carlos and Queen Sofia, turned 60 on December 20th 2023 and she was joined by many of her family to mark the event at a lunch. [getty src=”1869883213&#8243…

It was an historic day for a future queen and it’s become the centrepiece of her family’s festive greeting. An image of Princess Leonor from the day she came of age and swore her allegiance to the Spanish Constitution has been chosen for the Spanish royal Christmas car this year. Leonor is seen with her parents, King Felipe and Queen Letizia, and her younger sister, Infanta…

The Princess of Asturias has attended the opening of the Spanish parliament for the first time and sparked a debate about whether her choice of dress carries an important message. Princess Leonor wore a green dress for the event at the Cortes where she listed to her father, King Felipe, give a speech. The colour green has been seen as a sign of support for the monarchy for decades now. In…