Spain

King Felipe overcome with emotion as his heir, Princess Leonor, makes solemn oath

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31st October 2023
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 tears.Casa de S.M. el Rey/ X still/ fair useThe King watched the Princess of Asturias make her solemn oath before…
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'Leonormania' as the future queen of Spain comes of age

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30th October 2023
The future queen of Spain has taken centre stage in her royal family’s life as a milestone approaches. In the weeks before Princess Leonor turns 18, and comes of age, the heir to the throne has been the highest profile member of her dynasty. On October 31st 2023, as she reaches adulthood, Leonor assumes the right to reign by herself, should she need to, and can also act as regent if…
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Birth of a princess: The arrival of Leonor

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28th October 2023
Princess Leonor was born in the early hours of 31 October 2005, the first child of then-Prince Felipe and Princess Letizia. Unusually for the time—though not out of place in today’s tech-savvy world—her birth was announced to the press via SMS messaging.She was the first Spanish heir to be born in the realm under an active monarchy in over a century—her grandfather, King Juan Carlos…
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Princess Leonor and Infanta Sofia lead the way celebrating communities in Asturias

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22nd October 2023
Princess Leonor and Infanta Sofía led the Spanish Royal Family in celebrating the parishes of Arroes, Pion and Candana, which have been awarded the Princess of Asturias Exemplary Town Award this year.Together, Arroes, Pion and Candana make up Villaviciosa. They jointly received the award this year due to “having managed to preserve a diversified economy based on local resources and that, at…
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