A new arrival
Leonor is born in Madrid on 31 October, the first child of then-Prince Felipe and Letizia Ortiz.
A LIFE IN PUBLIC VIEW
Moments that matter.
A timeline of major publicly documented milestones in Princess Leonor’s life.
Heir to the Crown
Her father becomes King Felipe VI on 19 June. Leonor becomes Princess of Asturias and heir to the Crown.
First public constitutional reading
On her 13th birthday, she reads Article 1 of the Spanish Constitution at the Instituto Cervantes.
First major awards speech
She delivers a speech at the Princess of Asturias Awards ceremony in Oviedo, a notable step in her public role.
Studies in Wales
Leonor attends UWC Atlantic College in Wales and completes the International Baccalaureate in 2023.
Constitutional oath
On her 18th birthday, she swears allegiance to the Spanish Constitution before the Cortes Generales.
Military formation
Her multi-year military training takes her through Spain’s Army, Navy and Air and Space Force training institutions.
University chapter
Public reporting says she began university studies at Universidad Carlos III de Madrid while continuing her public responsibilities.
This timeline is selective, not exhaustive. Dates and details are based on public sources; see Sources & Photo Credits for official references.