#ask leonor

[duchessofostergotlands]

Leonor is putting an impressive number of engagements before getting in the navy. In a way I wish more European royals would feel the pressure the Spanish do, because it’s embarrassing to see a teenager work more than actual monarchs and constistently giving more relevant speeches than middle aged people. It’s actually good for these privileged people to know their position is not set in stone.

I was going to go into depth about why you shouldn't compare families etc but let's just fact check this first. The only family that has an official, public record of engagements is the Brits (one of the many many reasons you don't compare wildly different situations) so the best you can do with other royal families is use their website. As far as I can tell from Casa Real Leonor has done 9 engagements this year. You state that she's doing "more than actual monarchs" and I'd love to know which monarchs have done less than 9 engagements since January because I can't think of any. Harald did more than that in June alone and he's 87 and just had a pacemaker implanted lol.

I also find the statement that she is "constistently giving more relevant speeches than middle aged people" to be odd. Relevant means appropriate. We're not the intended audience for the vast majority of speeches so unless unless it's egregious - like talking exclusively about Botswana during a visit to Hungary - how can we judge what's more or less relevant? We can say if we liked the speeches or not, sure. You could say if it's relevant to you and your life (for example I don't enjoy military related speeches because I'm not a fan of the military so it isn't relevant to me personally). But I'm not a German politician or a business person from Japan, how would I know what's relevant to them if they're the kind of intended audience, which they generally are for older royals compared to the young royals whose speeches tend to be aimed at the general public through events like National Days or birthdays? What exact passages in Leonor's speeches make them more relevant than those given by older people?

None of this is in any way a criticism of Leonor. I'm not Spanish but as an outsider she seems like a kind, intelligent, confident, mature young woman and a credit to her parents. Again, as an outsider, I'd say she's doing an excellent job. But it's totally unfair to use her to put down people in vastly different circumstances using inaccurate information and criticisms neither you nor I are actually qualified to make. The next generation are coming into their own and we have the chance to make sure they become leaders who are recognised for their own strengths and criticised for their own failings.

Of course royals need to know that their position is determined by us, the people. But if I've learned anything from our WW2 and abdication episodes of the podcast it's that the most successful royals are those who are motivated by a recognition that their job is an honour and they have a responsibility to the public, not those who are scared of losing their ponies.

[marzipanandminutiae]

Doll asks: 1,14 and 15!

Already did 14 and 15!

Oldest doll you own?

Leonore! late 1860s. Although I've owned ones as old as the 1840s in the past (RIP Miss Flora Faceplant, casualty of the fire)

Mademoiselle Leonore is nude in this picture (worth noting that her body is much worse for wear after the fire- but still intact!) so you can get a good look at her construction. her body and head weren't originally paired together but they are appropriate for each other age-wise

she miiiiight be currently awaiting repairs from when I knocked her off the bookshelf by accident yesterday and pre-existing mended breaks on her shoulderplate broke all over again. I think water damage from the fire loosened the old glue. oops- at least it's easily fixed!

[spanishroyals]

Thoughts on the Anniversary portraits???

I absolutely adored them and didn’t expect them so soon! If you had to pick your top three which would they be and why? 🫶

We now know what their Christmas card will be, 🤪, another picture taken at this session.

I had no expectations so I was very (pleasantly!) surprised.

I really like that they are family photos and not only photos of the couple.

My top one is undoubtedly the next one. I read in a magazine that the 2 photos of Letizia and her daughters showcase that she's the rock of her nuclear family and I agree. It's fascinating to see her daughters growing up and starting to "take care" of her in public.

I find it really hard to choose two other photos for a top 3, I find something I like in every other photo!

This one is a lovely photo of the family:

And this is a great photo of Felipe and Letizia. I love the gardens behind them but I think the figures of Leonor and Sofía in the background look a bit corny:

[foreverinthepagesofhistoryy]

For Felipe and Letizia’s twentieth Anniversary. By far the best set of pictures Casa Real has taken in my opinion. 🫶 Sofia and Leo look gorgeous!

So beautiful omg!!! Did Leo get a haircut? It sure looks like she did. I wish they were wearing more matching outfits but these photos are so cute and awesome! I definitely agree that Casa Real hit it out of the park with this one 🤍

Thank you for sharing as always!

[nexility-sims]

⭐ For Leonor & Renzo! What’s their song?

What do they tease each other about?

What is their favourite non-sexual activity?

ULTIMATE RELATIONSHIP TAG  /   accepting !

thank you !!! excellent picks ...

what’s their song? whatever was playing through the wall in this scene, obviously !! ksdfjhsdf i have been chewing on this (and listening to various playlists), and i think there are a few that have the right vibe. my first thought was “it has to be a chili peppers song, clearly,” and i think “don’t forget me” is a good contender—sure, it’s about drugs like all of their best songs, but it always makes me think of relationships that are thrilling and raw and perhaps not the wisest in the long run; another one that stood out to me is “after dinner” by unloved, which just feels like a very leonor pov song; relatedly, maybe an even better fit but listed last because it just occurred to me, would be “french kiss” by sleep thieves. exhibit a: "i want to fall with you, fall faster, fall closer now, see the world and fuck all of that and let it go / along with you" ... perfect? perfect (EDIT: lana, obviously ???? alexa play "burning desire" … no, alexa play “peppers” ???)

what do they tease each other about? i’ve shown this a bit, but i feel like the biggest source of teasing must be how different their backgrounds are. that’s part of what i find interesting about them, that there’s a veneer of mutual understanding, but their upbringings and worldviews and ways of moving in the world are so disparate. so far, leonor’s on the receiving end—which, yeah, she is very much a pampered princess who doesn’t know anything about anything and acts snotty, which is funny if you’re a Normal person in comparison. renzo is also, in comparison, much more coarse and rude, which i think leonor finds amusing. plus, there’s the fact that it’s easier to joke about something dissonant than, like, treat it seriously. 

what is their favorite non-sexual activity?   surely anything can be a sexual activity if you're just Like That but i digress sdfsg i like this one because obviously there’s a whole bunch of hanging out and such that’s happening off-screen ! my first thought was that they must go to non-den events together—you know, open mics, music or performance art shows, things like that. renzo’s always alert to low-key, intimate goings-on that he can slip into and just vibe; i feel like leonor must enjoy the same, too. aside from that, going to bookstores and watching movies at home—hers or his, doesn’t matter. leonor has not seen a lot of stuff, and it’s probably in part a compromise for the fact that he refuses to watch anything he’s been in. it’s either go-go-go or just sitting around quietly for them, imo, and it's usually leonor following him around and doing whatever he's up to.

[foreverinthepagesofhistory]

It always surprises me how much Viktoria Louis of Prussia looks so much like Leonor? Or I should say Leonor looks like Viktoria. They are related right? 😂

Yes indeed they are! Viktoria Louise’s daughter was Princess Frederica of Hanover who, when married, became Queen Frederica of Greece. Frederica’s daughter was Princess Sofia of Greece who, when married, became Queen Sofia of Spain. She is Leonor’s grandmother today. This makes Leonor Viktoria Louise’s Great-Great Granddaughter.

There might be a parallel of them in the future but you never know? Thank you and I hope this helps! 🤍

[sparkles-oflight]

Bojan in a black mesh top, black leather pants and big black boots

[thequilandpaperwriter]

When I saw Leonor’s outfit last night my first impression was I hated it. But the more I see it, the more it’s growing on me. It’s not what I would have chosen but I don’t think it’s as bad as people are making out

I agree with you right here anon!! It definitely wasn’t a favorite of mine, but Leo tends to make whatever she’s wearing look good 🤣 it’s always so hard when royals choose outfits. It’s either a I adore it please wear it again or an interesting choice.

[leonorandsofia]

Hi, happy new year! When it comes to heirs to the throne, who do you think is being better prepared? And what do you think of Leonor’s preparation so far?

Happy New Year to you as well! I'll be honest, I am quite tired so this reply may not be very good, but I tried. I liked this one though. Thanks for asking!

When it comes to heirs to the throne, who do you think is being better prepared?

It is kind of hard to argue which teenage heir is more prepared because each monarchy and country is different, which impacts how each royal family operates. While the Spanish monarchy isn't on its last legs as some believe, they cannot afford easily avoidable controversies (re: the Dutch vacationing in Greece during COVID) nor would pictures of Leonor or Sofía carrying a luxury brand bag be well received by the Spanish public. Each heir has different expectations depending on their country. Amalia doesn't need to enter the military because there's no link between the monarch and the military in the Netherlands, but this is seen as the standard for many monarchies (because of the monarch's role of the military). Also, if the country is typically in favor of their monarchy (re: Norway) then there is also less stress for perfection at a younger age. So because of this it is hard to fully compare until possibly each heir is more "established." That being said... I think if you asked each of the teenage heirs about duty, service and leadership, one of the better answers would come from Leonor.

And what do you think of Leonor’s preparation so far?

Felipe and Letizia have done a wonderful job adjusting Leonor to being a public figure. Though, her circumstances are also different! She bears the name of two foundations that give her an opportunity to hone in some communicative and leadership skills. They have also done little things, such as utilizing their vacations to highlight local communities, since the girls were young to show the girls who they're serving (plus I'm sure having the fam there helps bring in some new visitors for the places!). Some thought Leonor's military training plan was extensive, but it makes sense considering the close ties between not only the monarch and the military, but Spain and its Armed Forces. Leonor may not be ready per se to become Queen right this second, but she surely is becoming a trusted leader in her own right. Before you know it, she'll be just like Felipe and Letizia with a packed agenda!

[gabriellademonaco]

Hey! I love this page. I recently saw you put up a post about your favourite infanta sofia outfits. I too like infanta sofia's fashion sense. But i was curious to know if there was any event/outing where you liked Princess Leonor's outfit more than sofia's?

Hmmm... the following, maybe:

PdAA 2023:

PdGA 2022:

[queenalexandraofdenmark]

what are your fave looks worn by Leonor? ✨

Hi! 🤍

I would definitely say my favs she have wore are the pink 1950s style dress she wore for the 2023 Princess of Asturias Awards, and then the blue dress she wore for the 2023 Princess of Girona Awards!

[duchessofostergotlands]

Letizia and Leonor are obviously huge Meryl fans and I'm so here for it!!!

I remember an article years ago saying Leonor was a huge film fan and the way she looked at Meryl, you could tell she was so giddy. I loved it!

[victoriademedici]

🥺🥹

His princess all grown up 🥺 I’m sure he’s very proud of her, especially after seeing the military photos from today, they just hit different… how bittersweet 🩵

[spanishroyals]

I can’t believe Leonor is 18 now🥹🥹. She looked amazing today - like a true Queen.

Agree, it's hard to believe we went from this

To this:

I agree she looks amazing today.

[foreverinthepagesofhistoryy]

Leonor got invited to compete in the AGA in San Javier, which basically has the cadets from the military Academy compete in tournaments. Leonor participated in Volleyball, and fencing. I assume there are more pictures coming as the event lasts till the 30th. But for now we are graced with these images. I particularly love how relaxed Leo looks🤣 she truly looks like she is having a grand time with her mates. And of course the jersey she is wearing is….adorable. 🤺🤺 Apparently Leonor is also very good at fencing. ❤️❤️

So cool! She has grown up so fast!

[thefrogwild]

3, 9, 18, and an additional question you want to answer (if you want) for Leonore

Thank you for the ask :> Link to her ref for people not in the know: Leonore 3. How did you choose their name? I tend to spend ages choosing names, but it's important to me that they feel right. Leonore's full name is Leonore Osvit. There wasn't really any significance to the name Leonore other than me really wanting a name that started with L, but in retrospect I guess the leo/lion association kind of makes sense for her powerful personality. Osvit was a last name I chose solely because it would abbreviate to "Oz" which is a fun nickname for an artificer who makes enchanted machinery. 9. Are they based off of you, in some way? Insofar as every OC of mine grows out of some tiny fragment of me, yeah, but not really in any other way. On some level, I can relate to her curiosity and the need to intellectualize or logic away her feelings. I've been known to be pretty direct about criticism, too. At her core she values having control and certainty over things in her life, but I think most people can relate to that. I did make her at a time when I was working a lot, so that definitely influenced her lmao. 18. What is the most recent thing you’ve discovered about your OC? In terms of what's happening in her campaign, we recently came into contact with a religious order on the space station that seems to have access to an elixir of eternal youth, so I had to come up with an explanation for why Leonore hasn't figure out a way to get in there for the sake of that sweet sweet lifespan extension she's been looking for. She's so completely not the type to join a religious order though, so me and the party it would be funny if she approached them once, but got so mad about them hoarding this elixir when there's literally a group of people defending the station that suffers from having their lifespan cut to 1/3 of its total that she got herself blacklisted from there. She's had to made her peace with having to find another solution.