Princess Leonor, the future queen, takes the oath and swears allegiance to the constitution in white. (Madrid, October 31, 2023) image alliance / image alliance via Getty Image
The Princess of Asturias wore a flawless suit by Madrid fashion house Serna to swear the oath to the Constitution on Tuesday, October 31, her 18th birthday. An outfit rich in symbols.
October 31 was a very solemn day for the Spanish monarchy. Princess Leonor celebrated her 18th birthday this Tuesday by swearing allegiance to the constitution. An essential first step to one day succeeding the throne, which is now occupied by his father, King Felipe VI. And on this occasion there is no shortage of protocol recommendations. Especially regarding the dress code. it is customary for men to wear formal clothes and women to wear long dresses. A label the young Spaniard didn’t follow, opting for sober white trousers made by Madrid-based house Serna, known for its military uniforms, including those worn by King Felipe.
Princess Leonor celebrated her 18th birthday by pledging allegiance to the Constitution. (Madrid, October 31, 2023) image alliance / image alliance via Getty Image
Quite a symbol
This model is reminiscent of the model worn by her mother, Queen Letizia, when she announced her engagement to King Felipe VI in November 2003. With one difference. The princess takes on a more formal character. On the hem of his jacket was the Golden Fleece, the highest honor bestowed by the crown, which his father bestowed upon him in 2018. So Felipe VI bestowed it on his eldest daughter as a sign of tradition and continuity, thus institutionalizing the Princess. of Asturias as heir to the crown.
Choosing white also nurtures rich symbols such as purity, peace and new beginnings. This color is also the color of the suffragettes, the Americans who wore white to campaign for women’s suffrage in 1920. This look and this color were later associated with women’s success.
Source: Le Figaro
