Author: Lillian Torres

Princess Leonor continues to strengthen her training as future head of the Armed Forces aboard the emblematic training ship of the Spanish Navy, Juan Sebastián Elcano. This Tuesday, April 8, the ship left the Chilean port of Valparaiso on its way to its next destination: the Peruvian port of El Callao. Princess Leonor bound for Peru The day began under a partially cloudy sky, but with the sun peeking through the clouds. Shortly before 11 a.m. (local time), the ship cast off after a protocol ceremony in which the crew and the midshipmen, including the heiress to the throne, greeted…

On the evening of April 7, 2025, the royal family gathered for the annual King’s Day Concert at the Amphion Theater in Doetinchem. King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima were joined by other prominent members of the Dutch royal family, including Princess Beatrix, Prince Constantijn, and Princess Laurentien. This concert marks an important prelude to the upcoming King’s Day celebrations on April 26, set to take place in Doetinchem. The evening was filled with a blend of music that showcased the diverse talent from the Doetinchem area and the Achterhoek region. The concert featured performances by the Pynarello ensemble, as well…

In the debut episode of her new podcast Confessions of a Female Founder, Meghan Markle shared one of the most difficult moments of her life: dealing with postpartum preeclampsia. This conversation, recorded with her friend and founder of the app Bumble, Whitney Wolfe Herd, marked a kickoff for the series, where the Duchess speaks from her experience as a mother and entrepreneur. Meghan Markle postpartum During the 50-minute episode, Meghan gave an honest account of the scare she experienced during her pregnancy. The medical condition, which she defined as “so rare and so scary,” affected her health at a time…

The excitement over the launch of As Ever, Meghan Markle’s new lifestyle brand, was so great that it ended in unexpected disappointment for many of her fans. Within minutes of the first products going on sale – including a wild honeycomb honey valued at $28 – the website crashed under an avalanche of orders. As a result, dozens of buyers were left without their products, even after completing the transaction. Meghan Markle apologizes The situation generated annoyance, but also a direct and empathetic response from Meghan herself, who wrote a personal message to those affected. In the email sent by…

Last Friday, April 4, Queen Maxima of the Netherlands attended the INSEAD Alumni Forum Europe 2025, held at the Passenger Terminal in Amsterdam. Under the theme “Lead with Integrity, Shape the Future Now!”, the event brought together leaders, academics and entrepreneurs committed to building a more just, sustainable and equitable future. During the day, the Queen participated in a fireside chat with Professor Mark Stabile, Dean of INSEAD’s European campus. The conversation revolved around a topic that Maxima is a strong advocate in the international arena: financial health. As the UN Secretary General’s Special Envoy on this issue, the Queen…

While the cameras focus on every step that Princess Leonor takes, especially during her voyage aboard the Elcano training ship, there is another figure of the royal family who, little by little, is revealing her personality away from the media spotlight: the Infanta Sofia. Although the youngest daughter of the kings has managed to keep her most intimate life away from the headlines, small details have been coming to light that allow us to get a closer look at her personal tastes. And among them, there is one that is especially striking: her fascination for science fiction. What does the…

Photos of Princess Leonor in a swimsuit in Uruguay have rocked the Spanish press. Published by Diez Minutos magazine, the images captured the heiress to the throne during a stop on her journey aboard the Juan Sebastian Elcano ship, as reported here at Royal Family News. Although the Royal Household has tried to downplay the impact, the publication of these private photos has put Infanta Sofía on high alert. What does this mean for Infanta Sofía? The reason Sofía is now in the paparazzi’s sights is the fact that, in a few weeks, on April 29, she will turn 18.…

The photos of Princess Leonor enjoying a day at the beach in Uruguay, during her voyage aboard the ship Juan Sebastián Elcano, have generated more media buzz than concern at the Zarzuela Palace. While the Spanish press dissected every square centimeter of the images, it seems the royal family has chosen to remain calm. Leonor, who landed in Chile on Friday, has not publicly reacted to the publication of the photos. According to royalty expert Pilar Eyre, Queen Letizia appears to be following the same strategy. Queen Letizia’s reaction to Leonor’s bikini photos “Letizia and Felipe have not minded at…

The dissemination of images of Princess Leonor enjoying a day at the beach in Uruguay has crossed borders. What began as a simple moment of rest in the middle of her military training aboard the training ship Juan Sebastián de Elcano has become a topic of conversation in the European media, where the excessive interest aroused by these photographs has been questioned. Reactions from the foreign press Media such as the French magazine Point de Vue have approached the controversy from a critical perspective. With a provocative title, “Princess Leonor of Spain in a bikini… so what?” The publication points…

The Spanish Royal Family is facing a new media challenge after the publication of photographs of Princess Leonor in a bikini during her stay in Montevideo. The Spanish magazine Diez Minutos, took these images to its cover, provoking a reaction of deep discomfort in Zarzuela. The Juan Sebastián de Elcano, training ship of the Spanish Navy, arrived in Montevideo on March 5 after crossing the Atlantic. Upon arrival, Princess Leonor, along with her fellow midshipmen, decided to take advantage of their free time to take a swim at a beach in the Uruguayan capital. It was at that moment when…

Diez Minutos magazine stirred the waters by publishing photos of Princess Leonor enjoying a day at the beach in Uruguay, one of the countries she visited during her trip aboard the Juan Sebastian Elcano ship. The images show the future queen in a bikini, relaxed and enjoying the sea, with her hair tied up and wearing sunglasses. In the age of social media, anything the royals do inevitably becomes a topic of conversation. According to El NacionalCat, these photos reportedly cost around $200,000. Reaction on social media to Princess Leonor’s bikini photos Interestingly, despite the controversy that sometimes surrounds the…

The Spanish monarchy remains in the eye of the storm, this time due to the publication of photos of Princess Leonor in a bikini. The magazine Diez Minutos was responsible for publishing the photos of the future queen enjoying a day at the beach in Uruguay. As reported here in Royal Family News, this was one of the stops on her trip aboard the ship Juan Sebastian Elcano. Apparently, the princess was unaware of the presence of a photographer during her day off. However, the image, which has become highly sought after, is already circulating worldwide. As expected, the reaction…