Princess Leonor is going through a key year in her training within the Armed Forces. At the San Javier Academy, she is advancing in her preparation in the Air and Space Force. The heiress faces decisive months that will determine her role in the monarchy of the future.
Every move by the Princess of Asturias generates great anticipation among the public. Her growing visibility reflects Zarzuela's strategy to include her in institutional events. National Day on October 12 is a setting where that projection plan will once again be put to the test.
A key moment in her military training
Leonor is facing the final year of military instruction before completing her time at the Army, Navy, and Air academies. The San Javier stage is considered especially relevant in consolidating her military knowledge. For the Crown, it represents an essential step in preparing the future head of state.
In this context, the heiress faces a recurring debate about her public role. Many observers wondered if the princess would participate for the first time in the military parade on National Day. The answer has come through official sources from the Royal Household who wanted to comment on the matter.
The most talked-about decision on National Day
Zarzuela Palace confirmed that Princess Leonor will not march in the parade on October 12. This is a decision agreed upon with King Felipe VI, who has supported the idea of keeping a balanced institutional profile for his daughter. For many, the refusal to march is an unprecedented gesture at this stage of her training.
The Royal Household prefers that the heiress focus on her training period and only attend events with greater protocol and symbolic significance. That's why, although she will not participate in the parade, the princess will be present at the tribute to the Fallen after the raising of the national flag. She will also watch the traditional air show alongside the king and queen.
In addition, the princess will attend the official reception at the Royal Palace, where she will interact with representatives of the institutions and civil society. These types of meetings are part of her growing agenda and are considered essential training for her future role.
An increasingly visible projection
The environment around Zarzuela Palace insists that the strategy seeks a balance between the princess's military training and public projection. Leonor is gradually taking on responsibilities that will allow her to consolidate her profile as the country's future queen. The upcoming National Day will thus become a key event for that process.
The decision made by the Royal Household this year marks a line of continuity with the past, but it also opens expectations for the future. No one rules out that in future editions the princess could march alongside the Armed Forces. Meanwhile, her institutional role will remain focused on the most relevant protocol events.