Royal fans go wild over ‘adorable’ moments between Princess Leonor and Sofia of Spain
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Princess Leonor of Spain and her younger sister Sofia sent royal fans wild after holding arms and hands at the Princess of Asturias awards last weekend.
The Spanish royal family has visited Oviedo, Asturias, this weekend to celebrate the Princess of Asturias award, which is now 33 years old.
The prize, which shares its name with Leonor, is awarded to the city or village in Asturias “which has distinguished itself in a remarkable way in the defense and preservation of its natural, ecological environment, its historical and cultural heritage”.
Leonor (16) opted for a sparkly blue floral dress for the occasion, while her younger sister, 15, donned a navy sequined dress for the outing.
During the awards ceremony, the sisters were tangible with each other, holding hands and smiling at each other as they walked together.
Royal fans went wild online, with a writing: ‘Sweet moments between the sisters Princess Leonor and Infanta Sofia yesterday.
Princess Leonor of Spain and her younger sister Sofia sent royal fans wild after holding arms and hands at the Princess of Asturias awards last weekend
Many royal fans raved about the videos, which were shared this weekend, with one calling the pair “such supportive sisters.”
“They are the future of the Spanish monarchy and have no doubt that Leonor will one day become a good queen and Sofia will be able to make her own way while being the monarch’s biggest supporter.”
Another wrote: “They seem to have such a special bond.”
A third added: ‘They are so sweet and certainly a new (much needed) face for the Spanish monarchy.’
One of them said, “I love that they’re holding hands. Such wonderful supportive sisters.”
Many social media users were blown away by the clips, suggesting that King Felipe and Queen Letizia ‘must be so proud’
‘What lovely girls. Their parents must be so proud,” wrote another.
The Princess of Asturias Awards are a series of annual awards presented in Spain by the Princess of Asturias Foundation – formerly the Prince of Asturias Foundation – to individuals, entities or organizations from around the world who make outstanding achievements in the field of science, humanities and public affairs.
Each recipient who attends the ceremony will receive a diploma, a sculpture created especially for the awards by Spanish sculptor Joan Miró, and a pin with the Foundation’s emblem.
There is also a cash prize of 50,000 euros for each category, this amount is shared if the category has more than one recipient.
As they entered the venue, the couple appeared to be clasping arms as they walked in behind their parents (left and right)
At the event on Saturday evening, the sisters appeared in a good mood and were able to giggle with their parents and share a few words with each other.
As they entered the room, the couple appeared to be clasping arms as they walked in behind their parents.
In an instant, Princess Leonor approached her sister, who was talking to a crowd, before slipping her hand into her younger sisters.
Earlier in the day, Leonor and her parents went on a solo visit to Cadavéu in Valdés.
At the event on Saturday evening, the sisters appeared in a good mood and were able to giggle with their parents and share a few words with each other (photo Leonor with her father, King Felipe)
The teens joined their parents, King Felipe and Queen Letizia of Spain, at the event on Saturday
The heir apparent Princess Leonor, who shares her name with the awards ceremony, opted for a tropical-themed dress with a black palm print
Queen Letizia opted for smart casual for the outing, in a striped black and white T-shirt and black tailored trousers. She completed her look with black leather shoes.
The Spanish royal, 50, wore her dark brown locks loose for the occasion and kept her makeup natural as she greeted locals and spoke to children in traditional dress.
Her eldest daughter Princess Leonor was just as stylish as her mother in a bright pink sweater and off-white cargo pants. She put her blond hair in a ponytail.
Leonor has been studying at UWC Atlantic College in Wales since September 2021, but returned to Spain for six months.
It comes when Leonor – who started her sophomore year at UWC Atlantic College at St Donat’s Castle in Wales – will train with all three branches of the Spanish military from September 2023.
The family posed for photos on a blue carpet outside the Saturday night event before attending
Felipe and Letizia’s daughter will follow in her father’s footsteps and train in the Army, Navy and Spanish Air Force before moving on to the rest of her university studies.
Last month the Spanish newspaper El Pais reported that Leonor’s military training would end with a stay aboard the Juan Sebastián de Elcano, a training ship used by the Spanish Navy.
It was also revealed that the young princess would be entering law school once her military training is completed.
Her college choice has not yet been announced, but her education path is very similar to that of her father, King Felipe VI.
After graduating from Lakefield College in Canada, Felipe returned to Spain and attended the General Military Academy of Zaragozo, and went on to study at the Naval Military School in Marín.
He finished his training with a stint at the General Air Academy in San Javier.
He also completed his military education with a stint on the ship Juan Sebastián Elcano, aged 18 in 1987, and went on to study law at the Autonomous University of Madrid.
Earlier in the day, Leonor accompanied her parents for a solo visit to Cadavéu in Valdés (pictured together)