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Happy 14th Birthday to Infanta Sofia.
The Princess of Asturias will receive her confirmation on May 28, 2021.
Los padres del Rosales se?alan a la Casa Real por los cambios en la confirmaci?n (y esta es su respuesta) (https://www.vanitatis.elconfidencial.com/casas-reales/2021-05-17/confirmacion-princesa-leonor-polemica-priorizar-alumno_3084735/)
Infanta Leonore's Confirmation is very close to the Confirmation of Prince Christian of Denmark.
Quote from: TLLK on May 17, 2021, 10:56:07 PM
The Princess of Asturias will receive her confirmation on May 28, 2021.
Los padres del Rosales se?alan a la Casa Real por los cambios en la confirmaci?n (y esta es su respuesta) (https://www.vanitatis.elconfidencial.com/casas-reales/2021-05-17/confirmacion-princesa-leonor-polemica-priorizar-alumno_3084735/)
Odd. :whatcanisay:
She was confirmed in 2015. Sofia was confirmed in 2017
Infanta Sof?a's First Communion: A low-key class affair in school uniform like her sister's (https://www.thinkspain.com/news-spain/29035/infanta-sofia-s-first-communion-a-low-key-class-affair-in-school-uniform-like-her-sister-s)
Princess Leonor, heir to the Spanish throne, has celebrated her first communion in a low-key ceremony that broke with tradition.
First communions have long been major social occasions for the Spanish crown. The event has always been held in the royal palace, with nobody else receiving the sacrament at the same event.
Since King Felipe VI came to the throne last year, he has sought to open up the monarchy and bring it closer to
Leonor, aged 9, took communion Wednesday at a suburban Madrid church wearing her school uniform and accompanied by two dozen classmates.
The king and Queen Letizia were also present, as were former monarchs Juan Carlos and Queen Sofia.
Spain's Princess Leonor breaks tradition with first communion | CTV News (https://www.ctvnews.ca/lifestyle/spain-s-princess-leonor-breaks-tradition-with-first-communion-1.2381868)
Actually the girls had their First Communion in 2015 and 2017 when in primary school. Confirmation is a separate sacrament for Roman Catholics and typically it's bestowed in secondary school. So by the end of the months she'll have received her fourth sacrament as I presume she had her First Confession/Reconciliation prior to her First Communion.
Slimmed down confirmation set for Princess Leonor ? Royal Central (https://royalcentral.co.uk/europe/spain/slimmed-down-confirmation-set-for-princess-leonor-160216/)
Quotehe Princess of Asturias will be confirmed into the Catholic Church in a simple ceremony alongside her classmates.
Leonor?s confirmation will take place on May 28th 2021 at the same church where she made her First Communion, at Our Lady of Aravaca in Madrid.
The ceremony, a year earlier than expected, will be scaled back for all those taking part, because of restrictions imposed by the coronavirus pandemic.
Leonor is currently studying at the Santa Maria of Rosales school in the Spanish capital. However, she is due to move to Wales this autumn to complete her secondary education at UWC Atlantic College.
There will be limits on the numbers of guests each pupil can invite meaning it is likely only Leonor?s parents, King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia, and her sister, Infanta Sofia, will be able to attend the service.
The Princess of Asturias was baptised on January 14th 2006 at the Zarzuela Palace in Madrid with her paternal grandparents, King Juan Carlos and Queen Sofia, as her godparents.
Not the same thing? Oh..... :girlblush:
No and please don't be embarrassed. It can be confusing especially since the RC and Anglican churches do have much in common. :high5:
Learn a new thing every day :laugh:
Arrival of the Royal Family for the confirmation.
La princesa Leonor hace la Confirmaci?n (https://www.hola.com/realeza/casa_espanola/20210528190304/princesa-leonor-confirmacion/)
Pics: Bilder und Fotos - Getty Images (https://www.gettyimages.de/search/2/image?events=775658769&family=editorial&editorialproducts=all)
Video of the Royal Family arriving at the church today and reportedly King Felipe is her sponsor for the sacrament. A sponsor would be a confirmed Roman Catholic who is present with the person who is wishing to be confirmed in their faith. Small difference that I noticed between the U.S. and Spain: In the U.S. we were discouraged from having a parent or grandparent as sponsor but siblings were acceptable. Typically they'd ask for a Godparent or another family friend to act as the sponsor. In Spain, Leonor could have her father as sponsor. Also in U.S. many parishes still uses robes in either white or red or you were asked to wear a little white or red if you were in dressy day clothing. Leonor was wearing blue and her father wore a matching color for his tie.
Los gui?os de Leonor a sus padres el d?a de su confirmaci?n - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KnjdSm8pw3w)
I wonder if Princess Leonor chose a Confirmation name when she received the sacrament. I know that here in the United States when a Roman Catholic is confirmed, he/she is religiously required to select a Confirmation name.
Happy 49th birthday to Queen Letizia.
:bday5: Feliz cumplea?os to Queen Letizia!
Queen Letizia?s year in pictures as she celebrates 49th birthday ? Royal Central (https://royalcentral.co.uk/europe/queen-letizias-year-in-pictures-as-she-celebrates-49th-birthday-164949/)
Happy, Joyous Birthday to Queen Letizia!
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Happy 16th Birthday to Princess Leonor.
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Happy 16th birthday to Princess Leonor. According to this article, she is in Madrid celebrating with her family but will return to Wales after last week's school break.
La Princesa Leonor celebra su 16 cumplea?os en Madrid antes de volver al internado en Gales (https://www.abc.es/gente/abci-princesa-leonor-celebra-16-cumpleanos-madrid-202110310947_noticia.html)
Happy 83rd Birthday to Queen Sofia.
:bday: Happy Birthday to Queen Sofia.
As she celebrates her 83rd birthday, Queen Sof?a of Spain doesn?t slow down ? Royal Central (https://royalcentral.co.uk/europe/spain/as-she-celebrates-her-83rd-birthday-queen-sofia-of-spain-doesnt-slow-down-167715/)
QuoteAs she marks her 83rd birthday, Queen Sof?a of Spain isn?t showing any signs of being willing to slow down her agenda.
Last year, Her Majesty celebrated her 82nd birthday a couple of weeks after watching her granddaughter hand out the most restricted Princess of Asturias Awards, which, for the first time, were not held in the usual Campoamor Theatre but in the Covadonga Hall of the Reconquista Hotel in the Asturian capital of Oviedo.
In between the two Princess of Asturias award ceremonies, Her Majesty has carried out a number of engagements, both on behalf of the Crown and for her own foundation patronages.
In the fall of 2020, the Reina Sof?a Foundation launched Operation Cold to equip food banks with fridge trucks and storage facilities to provide users with fresh produce in addition to products that are less perishable.
Following the start of this initiative, the Queen toured lots of food banks that adhered to the project to visit and see first hand the impact this initiative was having on the population, in a moment in which more people than ever are relying on such help to survive the economic and social toll the prolonged shutdown had on their livelihoods.
Her Majesty also continued to work for the other two areas she is most involved with: rare diseases, cancer being among her primary focuses, and the environment.
Queen Sof?a took part in a series of conferences and events that highlighted the technological, medical and research progress made in medical science and handed out prizes to associations that work in the sector. She also took part in litter cleanup days to celebrate critical environmental milestones (such as World Earth Day) and give the areas back to their legitimate users, whether they are wildlife or people.
Happy 58th Birthday to Infanta Elena.
A few photos of the birthday girl today while she was out in Madrid. :bday7:
https://www.legion-media.ru/event/en/1/7690716.143042
Happy Birthday to King Juan Carlos.
Happy Birthday to HM King Juan Carlos 1. :bday:
Happy 54th Birthday to King Felipe.
:bday7: Happy Birthday to King Felipe of Spain who also shares this day with Jordan's King Hussein and Prince Hashem.
A look back on King Felipe?s busy year ? Royal Central (https://royalcentral.co.uk/features/a-look-back-on-king-felipes-busy-year-171747/)
QuoteKing Felipe of Spain celebrates his 54th birthday in a rare break from tradition. Because 30 January falls on a Sunday, he will not be working, as he has done most years since becoming an actively working member of the Royal Family.
He will have more time to reflect on the year that has passed, and we will undertake the task with him.
He began his 54th year of life by celebrating the 40th anniversary of the failed General Tejero coup, which his father prevented from succeeding, in a sombre ceremony at the Spanish Parliament.
He handed out prizes, visited plants, opened museums and exhibitions, celebrated key milestones for Spanish societal pillars, and gave his all to contribute to a recovery that is still uncertain.
Among this year?s engagement, the most notable is the official visit to the Principality of Andorra; it was one of the first out-of-country visits in Europe since the beginning of the pandemic, and it gave the signal for other realities to slowly do the same.
Happy 83th Birthday to Infanta Margarita.
Happy 15th birthday to Infanta Sofia of Spain.
Happy 57th Birthday to Infanta Cristina.
:bday7: A Belated Happy 50th Birthday to HM Queen Letizia of Spain! The second link has some information about Letizia that I hadn't known before ie: Why she no longer wears her wedding and engagement rings.
Who is Queen Letizia of Spain? ? Royal Central (https://royalcentral.co.uk/europe/spain/who-is-queen-letizia-of-spain-85163/)
Queen Letizia's 50th birthday | 25 things you did not know (https://royalfamily.news/queen-letizia-birthday/)
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Happy 17th Birthday to Leonor, the Princess of Asturias!
Happy 59th Birthday to Infanta Elena. :bday:
Happy 85th Birthday to former King Juan Carlos I. :bday10:
Congratulations to the Princess of Asturias on her graduation today from United World College Wales. :high5:
https://twitter.com/CasaReal/status/1659902223231471617?t=oKHLXGUwcK221P1BB4ftmw&s=19
I bet Leonor is proud of herself today, and she should be. She really put her shoulder to the wheel and studied I?m sure, but also I hope, enjoyed her time in Wales. I suppose she will be returning to some more study at a Spanish university, next time. Anyway, her family all look very excited and proud. Well done, Princess of Asturias!
I believe that Leonor is headed to the military academy next and then university in the future. Her path is similar to her father's.
Here's a short video when Lenor receives her diploma.
La princesa Leonor se grad?a en el internado de Gales (https://www.rtve.es/play/videos/telediario-fin-de-semana/princesa-leonor-se-gradua-internado-gales/6895165/)
A look back at the wedding of King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia of Spain | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-12071805/A-look-wedding-King-Felipe-VI-Queen-Letizia-Spain.html)
Wow! I'd forgotten that they had a May wedding in 2004 and are celebrating their 19th wedding anniversary. :hearts:
The biggie anniversary for Felipe and Letizia will be next year, I guess. Quite a few royals have had April/May weddings. I suppose because it doesn?t disrupt the tourist season that follows too much and anything earlier is much too cold in the northern hemisphere, though other generation did marry in the winter, the late Queen and PP for instance.
Happy Wedding Anniversary to King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia!
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Happy 51st Birthday to Queen Letizia! :bday10:
Here's the schedule for the Princess of Asturias swearing her oath to the Constitution.
Oath of Her Royal Highness the Princess of Asturias before the Cortes Generales
- 11.00 a.m. Arrival of Their Majesties the King and Queen of Spain and Their Royal Highnesses the Princess of Asturias and the Infanta Sof?a at the intersection of Cedaceros Street.
- Later, in the Carrera de San Jer?nimo, they will receive the honors of ordinance and His Majesty the King will review the Honors Battalion.
- The Royal Family will be received on the steps of Congress by the presidents of the Congress of Deputies, Francina Armengol, and of the Senate, Pedro Roll?n.
- Inside the building they will greet the president of the Constitutional Court, C?ndido Conde-Pumpido; and the President of the General Council of the Judiciary, Rafael Mozo, in the Queen's lobby.
- They will greet members at the Congress and Senate tables in the Lost Steps room.
- Their Majesties the King and Queen of Spain, the Princess of Asturias and the Infanta Sof?a will enter the chamber and the solemn session will begin with the interpretation of the national anthem.
- The president of the Congress, Francina Armengol, will then give a speech, and after her, Her Royal Highness the Princess of Asturias will swear in the Constitution.
- Princess of Asturias will receive the medals of the Congress and the Senate and will sign the book of honor in the Ministers' Hall.
- The Royal Family will greet the guests in the Hall of the Lost Steps.
- Military parade in the Carrera de San Jer?nimo.
This is indeed a significant milestone for the Princess. It?s one that will be remembered by herself, the RF and the nation for the rest of their lives. I presume it?s being televised?
Casa Real released 18 images of the Princess of Asturias from birth to the present.
PPE Agency (https://www.ppe-agency.com/show.php?zoektype=2&search=25-10-2023%20hand)
More information about the upcoming events on October 31 have been released.
Una salva de ca?onazos recibir? a la Princesa Leonor en Palacio antes de la imposici?n del collar de Carlos III (https://www.europapress.es/nacional/noticia-salva-canonazos-recibira-princesa-leonor-palacio-antes-imposicion-collar-carlos-iii-20231027195843.html)
QuoteEvents at the Royal Palace
- The Princess of Asturias will arrive with the Kingand Queen and her sister, Infanta Sof?a, accompanied by the Royal Escort Squadron on horseback. Already in the Armory Courtyard, the Royal Guard will honor the heir to the throne. The Honors Section of the Royal Battery, located in the Plaza de la Almudena, will fire a 21-gun salute, which corresponds to the King, while the Music Unit of the Royal Guard plays the national anthem.
Imposition of the Order of Carlos III
- The Royal Family will go directly to the Hall of Carlos III.
- The event will begin with an intervention by the acting President of the Government, Pedro S?nchez, after which it will be Felipe VI who will impose the decoration on his daughter, in the presence of the Government and the powers of the State.
- Princess of Asturias speech.
Official lunch
- Greeting the guests in the Throne Room.
- King Felipe?s speech.
- Guests: powers of the State, the Government, the dean of the Diplomatic Corps, the former presidents of the Government, the regional presidents, representatives of the Armed Forces, the Congress and the Senate, as well as political parties with parliamentary representation, the European Commission, the Spanish Olympic Committee, and the State Security Forces and Bodies. Knights of the Golden Fleece, representatives of Military Orders and Deputation of Greatness, foundations, royal academies, city councils, religious denominations, social agents and the Youth Council.
An imposing and very important occasion in the life of the Princess of Asturias. To be making a speech in front of dignitaries and representatives at her age must be absolutely nerve racking but I?m sure she?ll do beautifully. Good luck to her. There aren?t very many many working members of the SRF at all apart from her parents and grandmother so it will be a lifetime of royal duties after her tertiary education.
Gert?s Royal Twitter says
QuoteTomorrow Princess Leonor of Spain turns 18, and will Swear on the Constitution at Cortes Generales (Parliament) as required by Article 61 of the Constitution.
After that will be a Swear in at Royal Palace of Madrid where she will formally receive the Collar of the Order of Charles III/Carlos III (Highest Civil Honor in Spain).
Then a lunch for various official of Spain. Before a private part with family at Royal Palace of El Pardo.
No European royals are invite I can?t blame king Felipe and Queen Letizia
No this type of ceremony tends to be just for the Spanish government. Even her paternal grandmother Queen Sofia will not be present at the actual oath swearing. However the family members will be present for a gathering later.
Preparations for tomorrow's big day.
Patrimonio Nacional on Instagram: "? Alfombra por aqu?, tapices por all?... ?Ya est? todo preparado para un d?a muy especial! Ma?ana, 31 de octubre, (https://www.instagram.com/p/CzB4VuxtoOE/)
Queen Sofia of Spain breaks down in tears at Madrid engagement amid reports she's not invited to her granddaughter Princess Leonor's swearing-in (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-12688015/Queen-Sofia-Spain-breaks-tears-Madrid-engagement-amid-reports-shes-not-invited-granddaughter-Princess-Leonors-swearing-ceremony-Congress.html)
Queen Sofia breaks down in tears ahead of Princess Leonor's milestone ceremony | HELLO! (https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/506204/queen-sofia-cries-ahead-of-princess-leonor-swearing-in-ceremony/)
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-67230053
Spain gripped by 'Leonormania' as Princess of Asturias turns 18 | Royal | News | Express.co.uk (https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1829199/princess-of-asturias-leonor-spain-birthday)
Grandparents should invite but unbelievable plans by King Felipe and Queen Letizia forbid to invite grandparents and family members not necessarily for that I understand it?s decision by house of Spain
I believe Queen Sofia was present in the audience at King Felipe?s swearing-in, however.
Spain's future Queen and her support squad: Touching moment Princess Leonor glances to her mother Queen Letizia and younger sister for reassurance as she swears loyalty to the constitution on her 18th birthday -
Spain's future Queen and her support squad: Touching moment Princess Leonor glances to her mother Queen Letizia and younger sister for reassurance as (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-12692665/Princess-Leonor-sworn-allegiance-Spanish-Constitution-mark-18th-birthday-Madrid.html)
A very Happy 18th Birthday to the Princess of Asturias. :bday7:
A few videos from today's Oath Swearing with carefully coordinated family attire:The Princess of Asturias is in a white pantsuit which reminds me of the one her mother wore when her engagement to Prince Felipe was announced. The King in morning suit with a blue tie. The Queen is wearing blue and Infanta Sofia is in a blue and white dress. There are no other members of the SRF present. The actual swearing the oath is short, but is accompanied by speeches and plenty of applause and shouts of "Viva la Princessa!"
Family arrives at the Congress. https://twitter.com/ChristinsQueens/status/1719297198280548566?t=7cE3TJLizJalmTq1Xe6pQw&s=19 The family is arriving in their vintage limousines that are used for very special occasions ie Felipe and Letizia's wedding in 2004.
Arrival video into the Deputies House https://twitter.com/CoutureRoyals/status/1719300057416028624?t=jzjpSa_tNdK5Oom4wgId-A&s=19
The Oath Swearing to the Constitution (the actual event is at around 46:00 minutes) https://twitter.com/CasaReal/status/1719292986079445255?t=IzgHlawYCdxfSWx3MFsnvw&s=19
The family has arrived at the Royal Palace. https://twitter.com/CasaReal/status/1719325713629675571?t=W9j-N8HGCEBCeDwj7nodGQ&s=19
Leonor receives the Collar of Carlos III from her father. https://twitter.com/rtve/status/1719332649590796530
Spain hails its future Queen: Princess Leonor asks Spanish people to 'put their trust in her' as she swears loyalty to the constitution on her 18th (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-12692665/Princess-Leonor-sworn-allegiance-Spanish-Constitution-mark-18th-birthday-Madrid.html)
Princess Leonor of Spain Marks 18th Birthday with Tradition, New Honor (https://people.com/princess-leonor-spain-marks-18th-birthday-traditions-new-necklace-8384870)
Princess Leonor steps into the spotlight on milestone birthday for historic swearing-in ceremony - best photos | HELLO! (https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/506251/princess-leonor-spain-milestone-birthday-swearing-in-ceremony/)
Spain?s Princess Leonor swears oath as republican ministers boycott ceremony | Spain | The Guardian (https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/oct/31/spain-princess-leonor-swears-oath-as-republican-ministers-boycott-ceremony)
Princess Leonor's link with Firm as Spanish royal celebrates18th birthday | Royal | News | Express.co.uk (https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1829746/princess-leonor-spain-royal-family)
Princess Leanor looks chic as she swears loyalty to crown on her 18th birthday | Royal | News | Express.co.uk (https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1829921/princess-leanor-18th-birthday)
This is an amazing and historic moment for all Spain but especially for this family. The King must be so proud as must Queen Leti, but obviously with mixed thoughts at the huge responsibilities in front of their daughter.
Happy, Joyous Birthday to Princess Leonor!
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The private family party included members of Leonor's paternal and maternal family members including her more distant Greek royal relations.
La princesa Leonor culmina su gran d?a junto a su familia y amigos ?ntimos con una celebraci?n privada en El Pardo - Foto 13 (https://www.hola.com/realeza/casa_espanola/galeria/20231031242777/princesa-leonor-celebracion-cumple-el-pardo/13/)
Here's an interesting side by side video of Felipe in 1986 and Leonor in 2023.
LEONOR vs. FELIPE VI: Comparamos la JURA de la PRINCESA con la de su PADRE hace 37 A?OS | RTVE - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XwaKcQorS1M)
Happy 85th Birthday to Queen Sofia of Spain! :bday:
The princess who left her home for a throne that didn?t yet exist: the life of Queen Sofia of Spain ? Royal Central (https://royalcentral.co.uk/europe/spain/the-princess-who-left-her-home-for-a-throne-that-didnt-yet-exist-the-life-of-queen-sofia-of-spain-194432/)
King Felipe of Spain celebrates birthday (https://www.gbnews.com/royal/king-felipe-spain-birthday-celebration-royal-news)