06/09/2026
👑 Most 20-year-olds are only beginning to figure out their future. Princess Leonor has already trained on land, at sea, and in the air.
Leonor de Borbón has been heir to the Spanish throne since 2014, when her father became King Felipe VI.
But instead of stepping directly into royal duties, she has spent the last three years going through an unusually demanding preparation.
In 2023, she entered Spain’s General Military Academy in Zaragoza.
Then came naval training, including months aboard the training ship Juan Sebastián de Elcano. ⚓
Her final stage took her to the Air and Space Force Academy, where she trained as a cadet, flew the PC-21 aircraft, and completed a military parachuting course. ✈️
On July 10, 2026, she officially completed this three-year military phase.
Now, another chapter is beginning.
Starting in September, Leonor is expected to study Political Science at Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, where her degree will include politics, law, economics, sociology, history, and international relations.
At the same time, she will continue carrying out public duties as heir to the Crown.
Her preparation follows a similar path to that of her father, who also trained across Spain’s Army, Navy, and Air Force before continuing his university education.
And there is a historic possibility ahead.
If Leonor eventually succeeds her father, she would become Spain’s first queen regnant since Isabel II. 👑
Being born into royalty may look like privilege from the outside.
But in Leonor’s case, it has also meant years of preparation for a responsibility she may one day inherit.
💬 Would you have imagined that the education of a future queen could include warships, parachute jumps, and military flight training?
