Meryl Streep’s sweet advice to Leonor for her coming of age: “May she never lose the girl she was before she turned 18”

Leonor came of age on October 31. Just a few days before, she was in Oviedo where she presented the Princess of Asturias Awards. One of the winners, actress Meryl Streep, joined in congratulating her heir. Some words with feeling that she has collected from the foundation that Leonor presides over.

“I hope she never loses the girl she was the day before she turned eighteen because that will take her until she is 74 years old with a lot of energy, curiosity and optimism for the future.“said the actress.

Streep, distinguished in the Arts, became the undisputed star of the 43rd edition of the Princess of Asturias Awards. Cinema diva and equality activist, she had a conversation with Queen Letizia and her daughters, Leonor and Sofia in the audiences prior to the ceremony. With hers three Oscars from her, for Kramer vs. Kramer, Sophie’s Choice y The woman of iron, and a successful planetary career (Out of Africa, The Bridges of Madison y Oh mama!), the beloved interpreter accepted her distinction by raising both hands and thanking her from the bottom of her heart. The applause was unanimous.