In a historic moment, the future queen, Princess Leonor officially became a junior army officer at the General Military Academy of Zaragoza.
This title marks the culmination of her training in the Army and represents a significant milestone in her life.
The meticulously executed ceremony left no room for deviation. Leonor, dressed in the classic uniform, patiently awaited in the courtyard while her fellow cadets stood by.
The pivotal moment arrived when the King and Queen, along with Infanta Sofia, took their places in the Royal Tribune.
King Felipe VI, visibly relaxed, presented his daughter with the diploma and adorned her chest with the seven-pointed star and white sash. In an emotional embrace, father and daughter shared the pride of this achievement.
But it wasn’t the only heartfelt gesture. Leonor also embraced her mother, Queen Letizia, and her sister, Infanta Sofia.
Body language in the military ceremony of Princess Leonor
Experts in body language analyzed these three hugs, revealing secrets of the royal family.
Regarding the hug between Leonor and her father, the expert noted that it was affectionate but brief, constrained by protocol. Although not prolonged, their exchanged glances and smiles spoke of genuine closeness.
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In contrast, the embrace with Queen Letizia was more intense and enduring. The Queen leaned in, while Leonor maintained a respectful distance, adhering to protocol.
“The Queen almost pounced on her daughter to give her a very loving hug,” Vanessa Guerra mentions to Lecturas magazine.
However, Leonor responds with some distance passing her right arm over her. A reaction that has not gone unnoticed by our expert in non-verbal language and which shows that the princess of Asturias is always aware of the protocol to be followed.
Infanta Sofia, on the other hand, assumed a more “maternal” position, holding Leonor from above the shoulders—a natural gesture given Sofia’s taller stature.
These captured moments now feature prominently in the heir to the throne’s life album, reflecting her true relationships with family members.
Princess Leonor, always mindful of protocol, demonstrates her commitment to her royal role.
