Princess Leonor’s increasing public presence has placed the highest demands on her security team.
Since she was sworn in the Constitution in October 2023, her agenda has been filled with official acts, military training and trips abroad, which has increased the workload of the bodyguards in charge of her protection.
Princess Leonor’s bodyguards
According to sources close to Zarzuela’s entourage, part of the team is beginning to show signs of exhaustion after months of non-stop travel and constant pressure to keep her image under control.
The protection surrounding the heiress is not limited to the physical terrain. The escort must anticipate any media risk, which involves monitoring spaces, controlling unauthorized recordings and minimizing any compromising exposure.
Everything is reviewed and analyzed, especially since an uncomfortable episode in Chile.
According to those familiar with the operation, that incident marked a turning point in the rigorousness of the protocols.
Leonor’s popularity has added a new layer of complexity. Any image captured with a cell phone can go viral in seconds, and that forces the team to remain alert even in moments that previously would have been considered harmless.
The impact of the so-called “Leonormania” forces to redouble efforts at every appearance, and has left the security team facing a pace that, they warn, is not easy to sustain.