Princess Leonor of Spain celebrated her eighteenth birthday grandly and formally with a swearing-in ceremony, speech and receiving the highest Spanish civil order.
In her speech, the princess promised that she will dedicate her life to all Spaniards. With respect and loyalty. She also asked for confidence, in herself and in the future.
For those who understand Spanish:
I found the swearing-in ceremony with my hand on the Spanish Constitution a moving moment.
In the meantime, Queen Letizia kept a close eye on the picture.
🇪🇸 HAHA! THE WATCHFUL EYE OF A MOTHER
Spanish Queen Letizia sees that her daughter Crown Princess Leonor’s hair is disheveled and intervenes @ 18th birthday ceremony in the parliament. pic.twitter.com/5zRjCcnVdM
— [Wim Dehandschutter] (@WDehandschieter) October 31, 2023
Fashion
Letizia chose the color blue – just like Mathilde and Mary did for their eldest’s eighteenth birthday. You may recognize the dress with three loose brooches on the shoulder from our Fashion Favorite series.
Princess Leonor, who the day revolved around, opted for a white trouser suit.
Perhaps a nod to mother Letizia, who also wore a white pantsuit on the day of her engagement?
Sofia’s cape dress was designed by Erdem and the king in turn wears a black morning suit and gray striped trousers. Are you curious about which dress code applies here? Then click here.
