During the Women’s Euro Cup final in Basel, Leonor and Sofía represented the Spanish Crown at one of the most anticipated sporting events of the summer.
Although King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia were unable to attend, their daughters confidently assumed their institutional responsibilities.
The heiress, who has just completed her second year of military training, and the infanta, a recent high school graduate in Wales, appeared relaxed and enthusiastic at the Swiss stadium.
“We are very happy to be here. The team is focused and energetic,” Leonor said before the start of the match.
The match also served as an unprecedented moment: the first public greeting between the future monarchs of Spain and the United Kingdom.
Leonor and Sofía met in the box with Prince William and his daughter Charlotte, who attended on behalf of the British royal family.
The conversation between the two groups was relaxed and friendly, and Charlotte, despite her age, was very aware of the importance of the moment. Images of the four heirs together quickly spread around the world.
During the match, the cameras captured the sisters commenting on plays and applauding excitedly after Spain’s opening goal.
The bond between them was evident in their spontaneous gestures and looks of mutual support.
Although England equalized the score and the final result was decided by penalties in favor of the British team, the mood among the young royals remained cordial.
Charlotte and Leonor even exchanged smiles as the teams battled for the title.
The day left a clear image of the new generation of European royalty in action.