Princess Leonor of Spain turned 18 on October 31, and swore her allegiance to the Spanish Constitution and accepted the Collar of the Royal and Distinguished Spanish Order of Carlos III
The Princess of Asturias took an oath to obey the constitution — just like her father, King Felipe, did when he came of ageJanine Henni is a Royals Staff Writer for PEOPLE Digital, covering modern monarchies and the world's most famous families. Like Queen Elizabeth, she loves horses and a great tiara moment.The future queen turned 18 on Tuesday and marked the milestone by swearing allegiance to the Spanish Constitution.
Queen Letizia and King Felipe of Spain Recreate Handshake 20 Years Later — Why the Moment Was So Memorable The ceremony came to a patriotic close as the music unit of the Royal Guard played the national anthem and a 19-gun salute was fired on the esplanade of the Almudena Cathedral, where Felipe and LetiziaThe Spanish royal family moved to the press desk, where Princess Leonor was presented with medals by the presidents of Congress and Senate, and she signed the second edition of the Book of Honor of the Congress of Deputies.
On accepting the honor, Princess Leonor reiterated her commitment to the Constitution and fidelity to the King. Her father also received the Collar of the Order of Charles III the year he turned 18.“From today I owe myself to all Spaniards, whom I will serve at all times with respect and loyalty. There is no greater pride.
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