Rain has been the main protagonist of the October 12 parade this year. Between notable absences and a storm that has left little room for changes, the organization of the event has decided to shorten some movements to celebrate a shorter National Holiday and relieved due to the conditions. However, there are certain very notable elements.
Princess Leonor has traveled from the Naval Military School of Marín to Madrid for the event and has ushered in a new stage with her chosen uniform. While last year she arrived at the parade as a lady cadet at the Military Academy of Zaragoza of the Army wearing the dress uniform and the classic bonina grancé; This Saturday, she dazzled everyone again with her new outfits. The young woman arrived at the event with her parents with her new Navy dress uniform, as corresponds to him as a first-year student who will be at the Naval Military School in a few weeks.
The suit is known as ‘fourteen buttons’ and consists of a fitted jacket matching turquoise blue pants. It is made with twill fabric and can be shown in two tones, the blue and white. On this occasion, and unlike the first time we saw her enter Marín, she has decided to opt for the first option, which is usually chosen for times of cold weather, as was the case today.
In addition to this clothing, which is composed of a white and blue hat, gold cords, white long-sleeved shirt with a semi-rigid turn-down collar, white gloves, blue pants or skirt, black satin sash, frock coat, socks in dark tones and black shoes, the princess has attracted attention for her accessory. And what stands out most about the set is the tie, which, like its father, shows the insignia of the Order of the Golden Fleece.
In addition to this, Leonor has also worn the decorations that she adds to her 19 years, such as the light blue silk band of the Grand Cross of the Order of Charles III. This was created by the king in 1771 and since then it has been granted to those who carry out actions in defense and benefit of Spain and the Crown. And it was almost a year ago, on her birthday, when upon swearing the Constitution before the Cortes Generales, the heiress received from her father the necklace of the Royal and Distinguished Spanish Order of Charles III. On her chest, she has also been accompanied by the cross of the Order of Carlos III and the cross of the Order of Military Merit, which was awarded to her this summer after being named cadet ensign of the Army.
The Princess of Asturias has dazzled in several moments of this National Holiday Day. The first of them was when he went with his father to lay the laurel wreath in memory of the fallen soldiers at the feet of the flag of Spain. And furthermore, he has not hesitated to show great complicity with Doña Letizia by increasing the intensity of the rain. Everyone present in the royal gallery had to take a step back when water began to enter the place and Leonor approached her mother to talk about the situation, while she lovingly touched her uniform.