Very intense month of October for Leonor, which begins with the Flag oath at the General Military Academy of Zaragoza this Saturday the 7th. The most transcendent act of the military career that materializes with a kiss from the heiress on the insignia with the promise to defend to Spain, even at the cost of his own life. This is just the beginning. This is followed by the Princess of Asturias Awards and the swearing in of the Constitution upon reaching the age of majority.
Tic-tac for the awards on October 20 in Oviedo. This year is the last year Leonor will attend as a minor. The Princess, who turns 18 on October 31, will deliver her fifth speech at the ceremony and present the awards that bear her name. The great actress Meryl Streep and the Japanese writer Haruki Murakami are the stars of the awards of this 43rd edition.
Both distinguished people inspire the cultural events that start during Awards Week. On the poster, as announced by the foundation, a viewing of the musical Mamma Mia! and the program Murakami on the shore, in the Tabacalera Building, in Gijón. In this edition there will also be nods to the heir’s upcoming coming of age.
The projection of Oh mama!, On October 10, it will take place in Porrúa, which was the Exemplary Town 2005, the same year the Princess was born. The choice, in addition to being a gesture towards the eldest daughter of Felipe VI and Letizia, responds to the foundation’s firm commitment to the Asturian rural world.
Meryl Streep, star of the unforgettable musical inspired by ABBA’s greatest hits, is also a tireless activist for gender equality. The actress of Out of Africa, The Bridges of Madison y The woman of irondistinguished in the Arts category, gave thanks for the recognition through the foundation: “My sincere thanks to Their Majesties and Their Royal Highness. I am looking forward to meeting you in October and spending time in your beautiful country”. It will also be one of the most anticipated Murakami. The author of Blind willow, sleeping woman y Tokio Blues Norwegian Wood, es award in the Literature category.