Action girl! Princess Leonor of Spain, 18, makes debut at New Year’s military Easter ceremony with parents Queen Letizia and King Felipe
Princess Leonor of Spain was the picture of confidence as she made her debut at the New Year’s military Easter ceremony today.
Proud parents Queen Letizia and King Felipe were also present at the Royal Palace in Madrid as the 18-year-old heir presumptive marked the start of the new year in full military garb.
The annual ceremony welcomes the start of the new military year, with the custom dating back to Spain’s King Charles III in the 18th century.
On this day in 1782, the Manorcan town of Mahon was recovered from English occupation, and the king ordered the viceroys, governors and military commanders to hold a festive parade.
To mark this occasion, the ceremony is now held on January 6 every year.
Princess Leonor of Spain was the epitome of confidence as she made her debut at the New Year’s military Easter ceremony today
Proud parents Queen Letizia and King Felipe were also present in Madrid as the 18-year-old heiress presumptive marked the start of the new year in full military garb
When Princess Leonor made her first appearance at Military Easter today, she was clearly confident as she stood next to her mother and father in her military uniform.
In September, the future Spanish queen enrolled at the General Military Academy of Zaragoza in northern Spain, where she will undergo three years of military training.
It is expected that after a year at the academy, Leonor will move to a naval academy in Spain before completing her final year of training at the General Air Academy.
On Saturday she was the picture of military precision, with her hair combed back in a braided bun and not a crease in her dark gray uniform, with a blue sash.
The annual ceremony welcomes the start of the new military year, with the custom dating back to Spain’s King Charles III in the 18th century
On this day in 1782, the Manorcan town of Mahon was recovered from English occupation, and the king ordered the viceroys, governors and military commanders to hold a parade in celebration
To mark this occasion, the ceremony is now held on January 6 every year
When Princess Leonor made her first appearance at Military Easter today, she was clearly confident as she stood next to her mother and father in her military uniform.
In September, the future Spanish queen enrolled at the General Military Academy of Zaragoza in northern Spain, where she will undergo three years of military training.
After a year at the academy, Leonor is expected to move to a naval academy in Spain before undertaking her final year of training at the General Air Academy
On Saturday she was the picture of military precision, with her hair combed back in a braided bun and not a crease in her dark gray uniform, with a blue sash.
Queen Letizia was typically chic in a silk blouse and high-neck skirt, which she paired with pointy black heels
Her mother Letizia was typically chic in a silk blouse and high-neck skirt, which she paired with pointy black heels.
She completed her simple ensemble with a sleek ponytail hairstyle and opted for simple, fresh makeup to mark the start of the new year at the Royal Palace.
The Spanish queen wore a black jacket with a fur collar as the family stepped outside for part of the ceremony to greet those taking part in the Military Easter.
Her husband, King Felipe, was also dressed for the annual ceremony.
Like his eldest daughter, Felipe wore his military uniform, complete with a red sash around the waist and numerous glittering medals.
She completed her simple ensemble with a sleek ponytail hairstyle and opted for simple, fresh makeup to mark the start of the new year at the Royal Palace