Leonora of Spain, the oath of the future queen

A wind of freshness is blowing over the Spanish monarchy. And it doesn’t come from King Felipe VI or Queen Letizia… but from their eldest daughter, Leonor. He, who celebrates his 18th birthday this October 31, has already won over his compatriots with his naturalness and sense of responsibility. On this last day of October, the heir to the throne swore allegiance to the Constitution. A new step to feed “Leonormania”, which is already shaking the peninsula.

Maturity

Despite several appearances on television, always harassed by her parents, Leonor de Borbo y Ortiz develops prudence. He was born in Madrid, in the royal palace, on October 31, 2005. For her bachelor’s degree, the princess went to Wales in 2021, where she brilliantly received an international diploma at Atlantic College. This summer he also began his military training at the main military academy in Zaragoza, in the northeast of the country, following in the footsteps of his father, King Felipe VI, and his grandfather, King Emeritus Juan Carlos I.

Leonor de Borbo y Ortiz may only be 18 years old, but she oozes wisdom and already knows how to communicate intelligently. On October 20, at the presentation of the Princess of Asturias Art Prize in Oviedo, he gave a speech that left his mark: enthusiastic communicator. It was with his refined speeches that he won over the Spaniards, who, after all, knew little of him.

From an early age, the princess was very protected by her parents, who apparently did not want to put her in the limelight before she became an adult. So, according to many observers, a few months ago, when she was approaching her 18th birthday, she decided to change her “daughter” clothes to those of a potential queen. The Spanish people, tired of the repeated escapades of the royal family, fell under the spell of this smiling child with a disarming naturalness and who is trying to breathe new life into the Spanish monarchy.

A tangled royal family

The vast majority of Spaniards are attached to the crown. However, some of its members have tarnished its reputation. We remember the many antics of Juan Carlos, Leonor’s grandfather, who went elephant hunting or was accused of sexual assault by a former mistress. As for the current King Felipe VI, some say he lacks charisma. One thing is certain, he has a hard time getting the crowd on their feet. A job that Leonor seems to have already adopted, one who, not entirely at odds with her father or grandfather, wants to reign in a different way. While maintaining the values ​​inherent in the monarchy, Leonor seems to want to modernize it, particularly in her appearance. We especially think of his efforts to speak Catalan and Galician. Recently, a video has been discovered where we see him speaking eloquently in Arabic, which is enough to clear up the somewhat dried-up image of the Spanish crown.

Already a historic oath

On the national holiday of Spain, the princess had already stood out. He played an official role for the first time at the ceremony, next to his father in military uniform. While he was sworn in on October 31, the ceremony was memorable, broadcast on Madrid’s giant screen as if it were a World Cup final for La Roja’s players. The mayor of the city, José Luis Almeida, even urged residents to hang Spanish flags from their balconies and promised to scatter portraits of the princess throughout the city. “It is a historic event to which the city of Madrid, as the capital of Spain, should fully contribute.”, on October 23, the councilor of Madrid clarified on television. On October 31, Leonor took the oath before the Constitution, before an extraordinary session of both houses of the Parliament and in the presence of the main representatives of the state. It should be noted that after this official ceremony, he can officially replace his father, King Felipe VI.

It is also historic as the ceremony takes place at a time when the parties are still negotiating to form a coalition so that the next Prime Minister can officially take office. A turbulent period that is likely to lead to a new mandate for socialist Pedro Sánchez, but which is exhausting Spaniards longing for more stability. A balance that Leonor de Borbo and Ortiz are probably ready to embody.

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