Princess Leonor at her 18th birthday wearing a white suit by Madrid taylors Sastrería Serna (Who made King Felipe's wedding uniform) and Letizia Ortiz wearing a white suit at her engagement interview in 2003.
The archive of the public channel has allowed viewers to know some of the secrets that have been kept for 37 years around the 18th birthday of the former Prince of Asturias. Juan Carlos I's son starred in a series of false shots prior to his definitive message, which was recorded to be later broadcast on television. King Felipe wore the cadet suit of the General Military Academy of Zaragoza, where Princess Leonor is currently serving.
I love how smiley Felipe is!! Even while having redo it. 🥹 he reminds me of Sofia when she laughs
HAPPY 18TH BIRTHDAY TO PRINCESS LEONOR (b. 31st October 2005)
"Dear Leonor, remember that the commitment you have assumed carries the greatest responsibility with Spain. You know well, as Crown Princess, that the Crown symbolizes her unity and its permanence. I know that the solemn oath before this flag and the affection for this Zaragoza and Aragonese land that welcomes you, will be part of your best memories. I know that you will always keep in mind that your responsibility, in any circumstance and at all times, is to serve Spain with all your energy and determination, with true passion." - King Felipe Vi
Happy 18th birthday to the amazing Leonor de Borbón y Ortiz, Princess of Asturias, October 31st 2005 ❤️🤍
♡︎ Words fail to describe how I feel about this royal. She has stolen my heart in more ways than anyone could imagine. I can still remember when she made her first speech, it hasn’t been that long has it? How has this cute little girl grown into this amazing young woman so quickly? Why is time so cruel? She grew up right in front of our noses in the blink of an eye and I can’t wait to see her become the future Queen of Spain, Viva España, Viva Leonor ♡︎
Princess Leonor shares a sweet moment with her family following her swearing allegiance to the Spanish constitution on the day of her 18th birthday at the Spanish parliament | October 31, 2023
EUROPEAN HEIRS COMING OF AGE
—25 October 2019: Princess Elisabeth, Duchess of Brabant – 1st in line of succession to the Belgian throne – speaks at a ceremony at the Royal Palace in Brussels in honour of her 18th birthday
—8 December 2021: Catharina-Amalia, Princess of Orange – 1st in line of succession to the Dutch throne – speaks at her first Council of State at Kneuterdijk Palace in The Hague the day after turning 18
—17 June 2022: Princess Ingrid Alexandra of Norway – 2nd in line of succession to the Norwegian throne – speaks at the gala dinner at the Royal Palace in Oslo in honour of her 18th birthday that she celebrated in January 2022
—15 October 2023: Prince Christian of Denmark – 2nd in line of succession to the Danish throne – speaks at the gala dinner at Christiansborg Palace in honour of his 18th birthday
—31 October 2023: Leonor, Princess of Asturias – 1st in line of succession to the Spanish throne – speaks at a ceremony at the Royal Palace in Madrid in honour of her 18th birthday