Leonor is the Princess of Asturias, the heir presumptive to the throne of Spain. She is the eldest daughter of King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia. Besides the official title of Princess of Asturias, Leonor also bears the historical titles of Princess of Viana, Princess of Girona, Lady of Balaguer, Duchess of Montblanc, and Countess of Cervera. Further, if Leonor rises to the throne as expected, then she will be Spain’s 1st queen regnant since 1833, after Isabella II.
Princesa Leonor Early Life:
Full Real Name | Leonor de Todos los Santos de Borbon y Ortiz |
Family Name | Borbón |
Profession | Princess |
Date Of Birth | October 31st, 2005 |
Age | 17 years old |
Birthday | October 31st |
Year Of Birth | 2005 |
Nick Name | Leonor |
Current Residence | Zarzuela Palace |
Country | Madrid |
Nationality | Spanish |
Ethnicity | Mixed (Hispanic and White) |
Religion | Roman Catholicism |
Leonor was on 31st October 2005 in Madrid, Spain, at 01:46 in the Ruber International Hospital through a cesarean section necessitated by non-progression of labor. As the daughter of the heir apparent, Leonor was an infant and is also the 2nd successor to the Spanish throne. Her birth was announced to the press via SMS by the royal family.
Further, on 7th November 2005, Leonor left the Hospital with her parents. On 14th January 2006, she was baptized by the archbishop of Madrid, Cardinal Antonio Rouco Varela, in the Zarzuela Palace; Leonor was baptized with water from the Jordan River, like her father.
Princesa Leonor Family Background:
Father | Felipe |
Mother | Letizia |
Brothers | None |
Sisters | Sofía |
Leonor parents are Felipe and Letizia, then the prince and princess of Asturias. Her godparents were her grandparents, King Juan Carlos I and Queen Sofía. Further, in siblings, she has a younger sister named Sofía.
Princesa Leonor Education:
Highest Qualification | Graduation |
College | United World College of the Atlantic |
High School | Santa María de los Rosales School |
Leonor started her early education at Escuela Infantil Guardia Real, a daycare for the children of the Spanish Royal Guard. She began her 1st year of primary school at the Santa María de Los Rosales School (Aravaca). Her father is an alumnus of the school, and Sofía is also enrolled there. Leonor is fluent in Spanish and English and has studied Mandarin.
Further, Leonor is currently completing her secondary education in a 2-year IB Diploma Programme at the United World College of the Atlantic.
Princesa Leonor Physical stats:
Weight In Kg | 60 kg |
Height In Feet | 5 feet 8 inches |
Hair Color | Blonde |
Eye Color | Hazel-green |
Leonor stands 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighs around 60 kg. She has hazel-green eyes and silky blonde hair. Leonor has an attractive, bold, and amazing personality.
Princesa Leonor Birth Signs:
Sun Sign | Scorpio |
Star Sign | Scorpio |
Birth Sign Duality | Passive |
Birth Sign Modality | Fixed |
According to Leonor’s birthdate, she falls under the zodiac Scorpio. Currently, she is 17 years old. Further, her birth flower is Calendula, and her birth element is Water.
Princesa Leonor Net worth:
Net Worth | $2 million – 4 million |
Leonor’s estimated networth should be between $2 million – 4 million. Being a Princess of Spain, she has a large figure of networth at a young age.
Princesa Leonor Relationship Status:
Marital Status | single |
Leonor is currently single and unmarried. No past relationship information is unavailable, nor has she been part of controversy and rumors.
Princesa Leonor activities:
In May 2014, Leonor made her 1st official visit to Murcia to the San Javier Air Force base. On 18th June 2014, King Juan Carlos signed the documents of abdication, and the following day at midnight (18–19 June 2014), when Felipe, Leonor’s father, ascended the throne and became King Felipe VI and became his heir presumptive and Princess of Asturias.
Leonor, the elder of Felipe’s 2 daughters, is 1st in line to inherit the throne. In October 2014, a wax figure of Princesa Leonor was made public at the Museo de Cera in Madrid. On 20th May 2015, she received First Communion under Catholic custom.
Further, one day before her 10th birthday, her father granted Leonor the Order of the Golden Fleece. Additionally, the Council of Ministers approved the design of her standard and guidon. In January 2018, Coinciding with the 50th birthday of King Felipe, in a ceremony, the King officially gave her the collar of the Golden Fleece held at the Royal Palace of Madrid.
In September 2018, Leonor conducted her 1st public engagement outside the palace with her parents to Covadonga for the 1,300th anniversary of the Kingdom of Asturias celebrations. On 31st October 2018, Princess Leonor gave her 1st public speech at the Instituto Cervantes in Madrid, where she read the 1st article of the Constitution of Spain. The speech was given on the occasion of the 40th anniversary of the constitution, and it was also her 13th birthday.
On 18th October 2019, Leonor made her 1st significant speech at Premio Princesa de Asturias. On 4th November 2019, at the Princess of Girona Foundation awards in Barcelona, she made her 1st speech in which she spoke in Spanish, Catalan, English, and Arabic.
On 24th March 2021, Leonor performed her 1st public solo engagement by attending a ceremony on the 30th anniversary of the Instituto Cervantes.
Titles, styles, honors, and arms:
- 31st October 2005 – 19th June 2014: Her Royal Highness Infanta Leonor of Spain
- 19th June 2014 – present: The Princess of Asturias.
- In the former Kingdom of Navarre: Her Royal Highness The Princess of Viana.
- In former Crown of Aragon: Her Royal Highness The Princess of Girona.
- She is also Montblanc’s Duchess, Cervera’s Countess, and Lady of Balaguer.
Honors:
As heir presumptive to the throne, Princesa Leonor is the nominal chairperson of the Princess of Asturias Foundation and also the Princess of Girona Foundation; however, until she completes 18, her father assumes those functions.
Additionally, as a tradition for the heir to the throne, Leonor’s father awarded her the medal along with the collar of the Order of the Golden Fleece (awarded on 30th October 2015 and presented on 30th January 2018).
Princesa Leonor Social Appearance:
Princesa Leonor has no official profile on any social media platform; only fan pages are available.
Summary!
Princesa Leonor has a brighter future ahead; we wish her so she can carry her responsibilities smoothly and serve as a Queen.