The future is called Leonor | Spain

The future of the monarchy is called Leonor. After she came of age and since she was sworn in by the Constitution, La Zarzuela has developed throughout these months a “brilliant” launch of the Princess of Asturias as an image of continuity in the head of the State, the dozen experts agree. consulted of all ideology.

Once the worst moments of the crisis have been overcome and the reign of Felipe VI has been straightened, “what worries and occupies is the future of Leonor,” confirms a trusted person from the King’s House. And in that future, Queen Letizia has a lot to do with it, as she puts “a lot” into the training of her daughters, especially Leonor. The Princess of Asturias, now in full military training, knows perfectly well what her destiny is, according to close sources, and she is involved in it. “Leonor has a clear horizon,” believes Charles Powell, director of the Elcano Royal Institute. “She has done a good job of consolidating the future,” adds writer Jordi Canal. This means that Letizia Ortiz is beginning to be seen more as a mother than as a Queen, and her popularity has also grown, experts believe.

In addition to being the mother of the one who is called to be Queen – and despite the difficult start as the wife of the then prince -, Letizia Ortiz “complements well with Felipe, they are a spectacular tandem,” says a person who visits them with some regularity. . Letizia contributes to Felipe’s knowledge the most social part, the feminist vision of the topics they deal with, health, education, solidarity or youth, as reflected in her weekly agenda. It is an “old and new monarchy,” summarizes Powell.

Cooperation trips, for example, are an element that the Queen has promoted and modernized, according to experts. “There is a turning of the page that consists of not only taking a photo in developing countries, but also changing the pace and filling the visits with content,” continues the director of the think tank. In short, “Letizia [Ortiz] “It has a great and important role in giving a modern look to the institution,” Canal continues. And the King himself predicted it in his proclamation speech, promising to work for the challenges of the 21st century.

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