Sunday 29 October 2023

Princess Leonor of Spain - 18th Birthday Celebrations

Princess Leonor of Spain will turn 18 on October 31st, 2023. This is an extra special occasion as it marks her age of majority. Reaching the age of majority is important to heirs to the throne as they become an adult and legally would be able to ascend the throne without a regent. Princess Leonor will now be able to act as regent. 

October 31st 
  • Swear on the Constitution at Cortes Generales (Parliament)
    • Attending: 
      • King Felipe & Queen Letizia, 
        • Princess Leonor
        • Princess Sofia
  • Swear in at Royal Palace of Madrid
    • Receive Collar of the Order of Charles III/Carlos III  (Highest Civil Honor in Spain)
    • Lunch with various government officials. 
  • Private party with family at Royal Palace of El Pardo
    • Attending: 
      • Extended Family
According to Article 61 of the Constitution, the Crown Prince/ss is required to take a oath to obey the constitution. 
1. The King, on being proclaimed before the Cortes Generales, shall take oath to carry out his duties faithfully, to obey the Constitution and the law and ensure that they are obeyed by, and to respect the rights of citizens and the Autonomous Communities.

2. The Crown Prince, on coming of age, and the Regent or Regents, on assuming office, shall take the same oath, as well as that of loyalty to the King. 

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