Leonor has gotten older. The Princess of Asturias turns 18 on October 31. A time of physical change and maturity, symbolizing her first official step into adulthood. For the heiress, this Tuesday means much more than blowing out 18 candles. It supposes the oath of the Constitution to preserve and enforce the fundamental norm of the State. The daughter of Felipe VI and Letizia takes office the fullness of its institutional role as successor to the Crown. This compliance is imposed as a duty when dealing with the heir to the Throne, as stated in article 61 of the Magna Carta. When the time comes she will be the future head of state and it will be the first time we will see a woman reign in Spain since Isabel II in 1830. She 193 years ago.
Leonor is a woman of the 21st century. It projects a new image of the monarchical, feminist and modern and current institution. The Princess of Asturias symbolizes the permanence and future of the House. And in that future she is the Head of State and the Armed Forces as captain general. It is on this path. We saw it at Bandera’s swearing-in in Zaragoza. With a kiss and a promise to the insignia she initialed her commitment to the constitutional order. Also in her appearance, as a Bourbon cadet lady, in the October 12 parade.
His father, King Philip, is his guide. Act as a lighthouse on that journey. Doña Letizia gives Leonor security and strength. Also, it projects tenacity, perseverance, perseverance and work. The Queen is the heart of the family. She exercises role model for his daughters. With them he shares dresses and jewelry. Credit photos below: Casa del Rey.
In recent years, the Princess has gained projection and weight on the agenda. Events have been designed for her with the aim of connecting her with her centennial generation, with her concerns and her commitments (the environment, gender equality, feminism or technology). Now, this month of October, her prominence is 360º. His career has been meteoric and exponential: In 2018, he received the Golden Fleece from his father and read Article 1 of the Constitution. He went when he turned 13. We heard his voice in public for the first time. The event, on the occasion of the 40th anniversary of the Magna Carta, was designed expressly for her. Five years later, on her 18th birthday, the circle closes and Leonor swears in the Constitution. His figure and what he represents, in essence, are linked to the Fundamental Charter.
Leonor, this day the 31st, makes history. She symbolizes the relief in the House. 2021 was the year of her solo debut, without her parents. She took off in Wales. At UWC Atlantic College, in 2022, she gained autonomy, security and independence. In this 2023 has consolidated those learning values. And in this last month he has taken giant steps. We have seen it in Zaragoza and also in Madrid, when she attended the 12th of Hispanidad parade dressed in her Army uniform. The heiress projects a powerful new image of the House and the institution she represents. She gave her fifth speech in Oviedo, at the awards that bear her name: “I am aware of what my duty is and what my responsibilities entail,” she said of her Magna Carta oath.