Leonor de Borbón: Why is she the most popular and applauded figure in the Spanish crown?

Five years after uttering his first words in a public event, reading article 1 of the Preliminary Title of the Constitution at the headquarters of the Cervantes Institute in Madrid, Eleanor of Bourbon She starred in the most significant speech of her career as heir to the throne, when she turned 18.

The eldest daughter of Kings Felipe and Letizia would be the first queen of Spain in more than a century and a half, and her figure both at an institutional level and in the pages of gossip magazines only grows. Over the years she has gained more presence and is already the most applauded member of the royal family in her appearances.

On October 12, during the celebration of the national holiday, the princess was surprised with a compliment by one of her classmates from the military academy. The gesture went viral. Since then, all of Spain has been following her steps.

During the presentation of the insignia to the winners of the 43rd edition of the Princess of Asturias Awards, presided over by the kings and their daughters, Leonor, in her capacity as honorary president of the foundation, presented her insignia to the Oscar-winning actress Meryl. Streep, with whom he was later seen talking.

According to a private barometer published by the newspaper El Español, the princess would currently be the most popular member of the royal family, even surpassing her father Felipe VI, current king of Spain. The Spanish give the heir to the throne 8.2, compared to the king’s 7.3.

And according to a survey by the magazine “Hola” (the bible of the gossip press in the Iberian Peninsula), only 21.5% of Spaniards think that Leonor is not prepared to assume the leadership of the State. More than 60% think the opposite.

Queen’s steps

In the royal palace, the Princess of Asturias swore in a solemn session in the chamber of the Congress of Deputies, to faithfully carry out her duties and respect the Constitution and the laws, as well as the rights of citizens and the Autonomous Communities. As well as loyalty to the king.

At all times she was accompanied by King Felipe VI, Queen Letizia, Infanta Sofía (her younger sister) and by the highest civil authorities of Spain.

“From today I owe myself to all Spaniards, whom I will serve at all times with respect and loyalty. There is no greater pride,” he said during his brief public intervention.

“On this important day that I will always remember with emotion, I ask you to trust me as I have faith in the future of our nation, the future of Spain,” he stressed.

After taking the oath included in article 61 of the Spanish Constitution, Leonor de Borbón received a long and exciting ovation with the chamber standing.

With this protocol act, the princess is legitimized to replace her father in the event of death, abdication or incapacity, without the need for a mandate, which represents dynastic continuity. This story is just beginning.