Spain’s future queen has sworn allegiance to the country’s constitution in an historic ceremony.
Princess Leonor took her solemn oath before the country’s parliament.
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The ceremony took place on October 31st 2023, her 18th birthday. From this moment, she can reign by herself without a regency and can act as regent should her father…
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The King of Spain appeared overcome with emotion on an historic day for his royal family.
As he watched his elder daughter and heir, Princess Leonor, swear allegiance to the Spanish Constitution, King Felipe VI beamed with pride before appearing to try to contain…
The heir to the throne of Spain has sworn allegiance to her country’s constitution in an historic ceremony in Madrid and paid a style nod to her mother as she did it.
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Princess Leonor is on the verge of turning 18, a milestone birthday that marks her entrance into adulthood, and Spain is getting ready to celebrate its next monarch’s big day.
Aside from the very important duty of swearing her allegiance to the Spanish Constitution in front of a joint session of the Spanish Parliament, the Princess of Asturias will also receive a very important honor…
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Queen Sofia to miss historic event for the sake of King Juan Carlos
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Queen Sofia will miss the moment her granddaughter, Princess Leonor, makes an historic promise because her husband, King Juan Carlos, won’t be there.
On the day that Leonor, Princess of Asturias, turns 18, will swear allegiance to the Constitution of Spain in the country’s parliament.
Juan Carlos will be in Madrid on the day, October 31st 2023, but won’t be at the solemn…