Heiress To The Spanish Throne Faces Questions About Her Role

Spanish Crown Princess Leonor Turns 18, Ascending to the Spotlight as Future Queen

Heiress to the Spanish Throne Faces Questions About Her Role

As she approaches her 18th birthday, Princess Leonor is stepping into a new era of her life. The daughter of King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia, she is the heir presumptive to the Spanish throne. Upon her father's accession, she inherited the traditional titles of the heir.

A Swearing-In Ceremony Marks a Major Milestone

To mark her 18th birthday, Princess Leonor attended a swearing-in ceremony on January 30, 2023. The ceremony took place at the Spanish parliament and was attended by her parents, other royal family members, and government officials. During the ceremony, she swore loyalty to the Spanish Constitution and pledged to uphold her duties as heir to the throne.