Leonor has become the great protagonist of the last few months. The 18-year-old Spanish princess has conquered the affection of the public, unleashing an authentic Leonormania. Letizia and Felipe have done a good job with her, securing the future of the crown. Currently, she is the only member of the royal family who has the approval of the public in Spain. The Infanta Sofía's big sister is preparing to be the best queen Spain has ever had. Following in her father's footsteps, Leonor will spend the next three years in military training, where she will have to obtain the highest distinction in the three armed forces: land, sea and air. She will then continue her academic education at university, probably in Law, and complete her education with a master's degree in the United States.
The princess left the family home much earlier than is typical among young people in Spain, due to her important future mission. Although her parents tried to give her a normal upbringing, the reality has been different. At the age of 16, Leonor went to Wales to study the International Baccalaureate at UWC Atlantic College, an experience that transformed her, giving her freedom and independence. At that time, she was under the supervision of the institution. Now, at the age of 18, the heir to the the throne goes out with her friends in both Zaragoza and Madrid, and many Zaragoza residents have seen her out walking the streets with complete normality.
To protect Leonor: maximum security and protocol
Queen Letizia has a great deal of concern about her oldest daughter, since at the General Military Academy in Zaragoza she cannot supervise her. However, serious measures have been implemented to protect the privacy of the princess. The use of mobile phones is prohibited at the academy, and Sofia's sister has a private bathroom and a room where she can talk or see whoever she wants with greater privacy.
However, just as she is sometimes seen in the street, she is also, inevitably, photographed. In fact, a few months ago, she was photographed dancing in a nightclub in Madrid, while more recently, a fake image of her, created with Artificial Intelligence was shared.
On one of her last evenings out with friends, a young man took a picture of her. Her escorts intercepted the man, and entered the bathroom to have a serious talk with him, where they forced him to delete the image, according to direct witnesses.
According to the royal watchers at Monarquia Confidencial, who spoke to several witnesses from nightclubs and places frequented by Leonor, it can be a nightmare to be in a place where she is present. There is a high level of surveillance and nothing can be done without raising suspicion. If the escorts see any strange movement towards the princess or use of a mobile phone, they quickly intervene, take the person to the bathroom and ask them to show the contents of bags and cell phones, one by one.