Princess Leonor was born on October 31, 2005. She is the heir to the throne of Spain as the eldest daughter of King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia.
In addition to the official title of Princess of Asturias, Leonor holds the historical titles of Princess of Girona, Princess of Viana, Duchess of Montblanc, Countess of Cervera, and Lady of Balaguer.
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Leonor is about to come of age and has been training to assume the duties and responsibilities that come with being the Queen of Spain.
As part of her preparation, she is attending the prestigious UWC boarding school and is preparing to receive military training in the coming days.
Leonor is very proud to belong to the Royal Family and to have a historical heritage of centuries and although many do not believe it, she has shown it in a subtle way in her last outings by choosing a specific color in her clothes.
Leonor of Spain and the hidden message in her outfits
Princess Leonor of Spain is known for her elegant and age-appropriate style. She usually wears knee-length or longer dresses and skirts, combined with simple and classic shoes.
She has been seen wearing suits by Spanish designers such as Felipe Varela and dresses by international designers such as Carolina Herrera.
She has also worn low-cost garments, wearing the same outfits on multiple occasions, showing her practical and sustainable approach to fashion.
Her hair is usually styled in a simple and groomed way, either pulled back in a ponytail or loose with a middle parting.
She certainly lends her support to the Spanish monarchy by wearing green, but why green?
Why does Princess Leonor wear green dresses?
Green, is one of the characteristic colors that has been historically related to the Spanish monarchy.
In this sense, Princess Leonor of Spain wears green dresses to support the monarchy.
This symbolism linked to the monarchy comes specifically from the Alphonsine monarchists to identify themselves during the Franco dictatorship.
For this reason, it is common to see members of the Royal Family, with clothes of this color in certain public acts.
There is also a word game with the acronym V.E.R.D.E (green in Spanish) which can be interpreted as Viva El Rey De España (Long Live the King of Spain).
Below, you will see the last three times the Princess of Asturias has worn green dresses in support of the monarchy.
Leonor at the Princess of Girona Awards
At the Princess of Girona Awards, Leonor wore a beautiful green dress composed of a top with a plunging neckline and a maxi skirt by the Spanish brand Cherubina.
Leonor in the Alfabia Garden
The Princess of Asturias once again wore a green dress on her first summer outing in Mallorca.
The heiress opted for a discreet Mango dress, midi-length, with a long row of buttons lined with the same fabric – linen blend – in the front. The garment had a V-neckline, short and wide sleeves, and a fresh design.
Leonor having dinner with her family
In her second public appearance in Mallorca, Leonor chose a green midi dress with a white print from Springfield. The design was composed of a wrap top, V-neckline, and flared sleeves.
