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Leonor, Princess of Asturias

Leonor, Princess of Asturias, is the heir presumptive to the Spanish throne and the elder daughter of King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia.

Updated July 30, 20261 min readCited sources

Leonor, Princess of Asturias, is the heir presumptive to the Spanish throne. She is the elder daughter of King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia, born in Madrid on 31 October 2005.

What it is

Leonor is the elder daughter of King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia, born in Madrid on 31 October 2005. She is a member of the House of Bourbon and became heir presumptive when her father was proclaimed king on 19 June 2014.

Why it matters

As first in line to the Spanish throne, she holds the traditional title Princess of Asturias, along with other historic titles including Princess of Girona, Princess of Viana, Duchess of Montblanc, Countess of Cervera, and Lady of Balaguer. Her role signals the future of the Spanish monarchy.

Key details

Leonor serves as honorary president of the Princess of Asturias Foundation. Her public duties have gradually expanded as she becomes more visible in Spanish royal life, representing the monarchy in official events and international diplomacy.

In short

  • Elder daughter of King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia.
  • Became heir presumptive in 2014.
  • Holds titles of Princess of Asturias, Girona, Viana, and others.
  • First in line to the Spanish throne.
Canadian angle

Leonor is of interest to Canadian readers as the future monarch of Spain and a prominent European royal figure covered in international news and diplomacy.

Quick questions

Who is Leonor, Princess of Asturias?
She is the heir presumptive to the Spanish throne and the elder daughter of King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia.
When was Leonor born?
She was born on 31 October 2005 in Madrid, Spain.
When did she become Princess of Asturias?
She became heir to the throne on 19 June 2014, when her father became king.

Sources

  1. Spanish Royal Household — https://www.casareal.es/EN/FamiliaReal/PrincesaLeonor/Paginas/subhome.aspx
    Supports: Birth date and place, parentage, heir status, titles
  2. Princess of Asturias Foundation — https://www.fpa.es/en/hrh-the-princess-of-asturias/
    Supports: Her role as honorary president and identification as Princess Leonor de Borbón y Ortiz
  3. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leonor,_Princess_of_Asturias
    Supports: Basic biographical details and identity as heir presumptive
  4. Wikipedia (Spanish) — https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leonor_de_Borb%C3%B3n
    Supports: Full name, birth date, and line of succession context