Princess Leonor celebrated Spain’s National Day at the Plaza de Cánovas del Castillo in Madrid, Spain. The 17-year-old Royal joined her father King Felipe during their salute. This marked her first time joining her parents in the Throne Room, including Queen Letizia, as the family stood proudly in celebration of the special occasion.
The journey of Princess Leonor has been followed closely, as she is set to turn 18 on October 31, and has been taking big steps in preparation for the throne and her future role as queen. Here are some of the best moments of Princess Leonor this year.
© GettyImagesPrincess Leonor graduates from UWC Atlantic College
Princess Leonor poses for a photo with her family, King Felipe VI, Queen Letizia, and Princess Sofia, on May 20, following her graduation ceremony, also known as the ‘Leavers celebration,’ ending her two year-star in Wales.
© GettyImagesPrincess Leonor at Princess Sofia’s confirmation
Princess Leonor attends her sister Princess Sofia’s confirmation at the Asuncion de Nuestra Señora Church on May 25 in Madrid, accompanied by their family.
© GettyImagesPrincess Leonor speaks at the Princess of Girona Foundation Awards
Princess Leonor was photographed speaking at the Princess of Girona Foundation 2023 (FPdGi) Awards ceremony on July 5, in Caldes de Malavella, celebrating artistic creativity, innovation, solidarity and entrepreneurial talent of young people.
© GettyImagesPrincess Leonor arrives at military school
Princess Leonor is accompanied by King Felipe VI, Queen Letizia, and her sister Infanta Sofia, as she arrives at the General Military Academy of Zaragoza to enter her military training on August 17 in Zaragoza, Aragon, Spain.
© GettyImagesPrincess Leonor arrives at military school
Princess Leonor is accompanied by King Felipe VI, Queen Letizia, and her sister Infanta Sofia, as she arrives at the General Military Academy of Zaragoza to enter her military training on August 17 in Zaragoza, Aragon, Spain.
© Casa de S.M. el Rey/Spanish Royal Household via Getty ImagesPrincess Leonor completes basic military training
Princess Leonor of Spain takes part in a military training course at the General Military Academy on September 20 in Zaragoza.
© GettyImagesPrincess Leonor ceremony at military academy
Princess Leonor pledging allegiance to the Spanish flag on October 07 in Zaragoza, marking the start of her three years of military training to prepare for her future as the country’s head of state.
© GettyImagesPrincess Leonor on Spain’s National Day
King Felipe VI of Spain and Crown Princess Leonor stand together during Spain’s National Day parade on October 12, 2023 in Madrid.
