The content of Princess Leonor’s closing speech at the 2024 Princess of Asturias Awards

The Princess of Asturias Awards 2024 will be special for the Princess Eleanorsince, in this edition, the heir to the throne has already reached the age of majority. For this reason and unlike the rest of the years, Infanta Sofía’s sister will be in charge of making the closing speech, something that until now was done by her father, Felipe VI.

“With complete certainty, Don Felipe will not close the gala speech and Princess Leonor will do so.“, Alejandro Entrambasaguas confirmed this Saturday in Fiesta, after the possibility was raised that Princess Leonor would be in charge of making the closing speech.

Regarding the content of the speech, beyond the usual topics that we are used to hearing from her, such as preparation and the future, the first-born of Felipe VI and Doña Letizia will emphasize how grateful she feels for all the support she has received from the society during these last few months. ““The normal thing is that he wears civilian clothes.”they have clarified from the aforementioned space.

As it is, Leonor will also preside alone over the awarding of the title of Honorary Mayor of Oviedo which will be held at the city hall next Thursday the 24th. On Friday, the same day that the Princess of Asturias Awards gala is held, the heir to the throne will collect the Gold Medal of Asturias. Afterwards, he will be in the historic building of the University to receive the Medal of Asturias. On this occasion, his name is also the only one that appears on the official agenda that can be consulted on the Royal Family website.

In the afternoon, they will travel to the Campoamor Theater in Oviedo, where, as is tradition every year, the 2024 Princess of Asturias Awards ceremony will be held. At this event, we will see Joan Manuel Serrat and Ana Blandianaamong others, receive their awards. On Saturday, the kings and their two daughters will present the distinction of the Exemplary Town of Asturias 2024, which this year the town of Sostres receives.