Princess Leonor de Borbón, heir to the Spanish throne, continues to take firm steps in her training as a future queen.
At the age of 18, she has not only captured the attention of her country, but also that of the international media, who have dedicated articles to her life and her evolution.
These publications not only highlight her achievements, but also how the young princess maintains a balance between royal duty and her personal life.
One of the most striking points of these reports is the one made by the French magazine Paris Match, where Leonor was described as “a teenager almost like any other”.
Princess Leonor’s evolution
The aforementioned magazine underlines how her studies at the Atlantic College in Wales allowed her to live in a more relaxed environment, far from the strict royal protocol that characterizes her life in Spain.
This educational stage was crucial for her development, giving her the opportunity to live with young people from different cultures, which has given her a broader vision of the world.
However, the princess has not been able to be completely detached from her role as a future queen. Her historical position is unique: she will be the first woman to ascend the Spanish throne since Elizabeth II in the 19th century.
This responsibility falls on her shoulders at a time when the Spanish monarchy has faced difficult times, especially due to the scandals that have surrounded her grandfather, King Juan Carlos I emeritus.
Despite this complicated context, Leonor has shown remarkable maturity.
One of the most important events on her recent agenda was her first solo trip to Portugal in July 2024.
Invited by Portuguese President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, the princess fulfilled a series of engagements that underlined her growing prominence in Spain’s diplomatic life.
On that occasion, she wore an elegant pantsuit by Carolina Herrera, demonstrating once again her impeccable style and her ability to dazzle in each of her public appearances.
During her visit to Portugal, Leonor was received with full honors. Her activities included laying a wreath at the tomb of the famous Portuguese writer Luis de Camões, a meeting with the Portuguese president and a visit to Lisbon’s renowned oceanarium.
Each of these interventions was seen as an opportunity for the princess to show that she is increasingly prepared to, in the future, assume the role of Queen of Spain.
Despite the demands of her title, Leonor also knows how to enjoy moments of normality. As a young woman, when she can, she leaves aside the formality of her position to enjoy more relaxed activities.
An example of this was her presence at the Paris Olympics, where she was seen sharing with her sister, the Infanta Sofia, in a much more informal and close atmosphere.
The complicity between the two sisters has become increasingly evident, and Sofia is also beginning to play a more active role in the public life of the Spanish royal family.
This portrait of Princess Leonor shows not only a young woman full of responsibilities, but also a person with interests and moments of normality that connect her with her generation, both inside and outside Spain’s borders.