Who Is Princess Leonor? Know All About The Future Queen Of Spain

Spain is eagerly anticipating to welcome the future queen, Princess Leonor, as she marked her 18th birthday on October 31, 2023, by solemnly swearing an oath to the constitution. During the joint session attended by members of the Spanish Congress and Senate, Princess Leonor was greeted with a resounding standing ovation. (Image Source: Getty)

Princess Leonor was born in Madrid, Spain, on October 31, 2005 to the current monarch, King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia. Her grace and remarkable intelligence have captivated the hearts of the Spanish people, reinvigorating the image of the royal household, particularly after the controversies of her grandfather, former King Juan Carlos. (Image Source: Getty)

Leonor received her education at Santa María de los Rosales School, which happens to be the same alma mater as her father. Following the completion of her secondary education, she pursued an International Baccalaureate program at the UWC Atlantic College in Wales, United Kingdom. Then, on the 17th of August 2023, Leonor commenced her three-year military training at the General Military Academy. (Image Source: Getty)

In 2014, upon her father's accession to the throne following her grandfather's abdication, Leonor was bestowed with all the customary titles associated with being the Spanish crown's designated successor. These titles include Princess of Asturias, Princess of Girona, Princess of Viana, Duchess of Montblanc, Countess of Cervera, and Lady of Balaguer. On her 18th birthday, which was on October 31, 2023, Leonor was officially declared as the heir before the Cortes.(Image Source: Getty)

If Leonor assumes the throne as anticipated, she will become Spain's inaugural queen regnant since her fourth great-grandmother, Isabella II, who held the throne from 1833 to 1868. (Image Source: Getty)

A glimpse of Crown Princess of Spain and Queen Letizia of Spain during the reception on the occasion of Princess Leonor receiving the Collar of the Order of Carlos III on October 31, 2023 in Madrid, Spain. (Image Source: Getty)