The relationship between Eleanor (18 years old) and Letizia (51 years old) has always been the protagonist of numerous international headlines. Mother and daughter are undoubtedly the example for many European monarchies with their friendliness, education and good harmony, something that the media has highlighted over the years. Of course, they also questioned the Queen’s worth as her mother due to her humble origins.
When Letizia married Felipe in 2004, there were many doubts about her suitability for the position. “As a commoner from a middle-class background,” they say in ‘The List’, she was different from the other European princesses who had previously joined the monarchical fold of her country. Our Queen had studied Journalism, had gone abroad, had built a successful career as a television presenter and was divorced. In fact, she has long been fiercely independent and for years she had trouble finding her place within the royal family. A fight, a work ethic and a perseverance that she has undoubtedly instilled in her daughters.
And thanks to her mother’s influence, Leonor has learned a lot about maintaining a good public image. She knows how to address crowds, choose a dress and even hold her head high. Of course, although the Princess of Asturias and Letizia do not always look the same in terms of clothing, the British press is clear that the heir to the throne and her mother are “like twins in terms of character“.
The international media also highlights that Leonor has inherited her mother’s communication skills for speaking in public. And although the Queen was initially questioned, she has finally turned out “be an important asset for the Spanish Crown” because her professional experiences have prepared her for the monarchy. At the peak of her career, the journalist was not only a presenter on set, but also traveled around the world to report on international crises.
After getting married, the skills that Letizia honed over the years as a communicator came in very handy. When she addresses crowds, her voice remains very clear and her tone is even and authoritative. She has given numerous eloquent and moving speeches that have left everyone speechless throughout the world. Without a doubt a talent that has taught Leonor. In fact, in 2018 the future queen of Spain spoke her first words when she was only 13 years old. But what undoubtedly marked a before and after for her was in 2024, when she came of age and had to swear her loyalty to the Constitution and reaffirm her commitment to our country. Her comments on her public performance were overwhelmingly positive and proved that sometimes the apple doesn’t fall too far from the tree.
Letizia’s confidence and strength in Leonor
As reported in the British press, good communication has not been the only skill inherited from Letizia, but also the confidence and poise to face real life. Unlike many other women of her status, who tend to keep to more reserved positions, Leonor has adopted the strongest body language.
“We tend to see royal women holding bags or wearing a waist-high brooch to keep their hands busy. But the Queen of Spain appears to be fostering a sense of strength and solid self-esteem, something that their daughters have also acquired,” non-verbal communication expert Judi James told ‘Express’. “The posture that the three of them have, including Infanta Sofía, suggests admirable levels of confidence,” she added to the aforementioned half.
Furthermore, with the weight of being the heir to an entire country, it seems that Leonor has already learned to channel the confidence and elegance of the current queen. And according to the body language expert, when Letizia is with her daughters shows a great sense of equality between them. “The pose of the three together reflects three confident women rather than a mother of two young daughters,” James revealed, adding that this “results in both Sofia and her sister standing upright with their arms hanging down.” and relaxed in a gesture of confidence and assertiveness“.
With all these characteristics that have been learned from Letizia, the British press sentence without a doubt with one word to the daughter of the Queen and Felipe VI. They are very clear that the future heir to the throne of Spain, despite still being in training and being very young, is completely “prepared” to take charge of any of the institutional functions and royal duties.
