Close-up of a smiling Leonor de Borbón with blonde hair and gold earrings in front of a blurred background and two red exclamation marks drawn on the left.

The secret about Princess Leonor that the royal household kept silent has been revealed

The daughter of King Felipe and Queen Letizia has made headlines because of this fact that had been kept hidden

For weeks, the Spanish monarchy has returned to the center of media attention. The reason isn't official events or the travels of the Royal Family, but rather the figure of the heir to the throne. Princess Leonor has become the main focus of current events after a detail about her was discovered that until now Casa Real had kept under absolute silence.

This is a revelation that marks a turning point in the public image of the future queen. It's a secret that connects directly with the institutional path she will follow once she completes her demanding military training. The interest is at its peak because, beyond the military aspect, it involves a gesture full of symbolism that will place her in a new scenario.

Princess Leonor in a dark suit speaking at a podium during the 2025 Princess of Girona Awards with the flags of Spain and Catalonia in the background
Princess Leonor will take an important step very soon | Instagram, @casareal.es

The step that will mark a milestone for Princess Leonor is revealed

In September, Princess Leonor will begin the next stage of her training at the San Javier Air Academy in Murcia. It will be a key course that will culminate her military training after passing through Zaragoza and Pontevedra. For that reason, she has stopped attending certain public events, such as her parents' visits to areas devastated by the fires, to focus on this new challenge.

What has really put her under the media spotlight isn't just her schedule, but the information published by the newspaper Monarquía Confidencial. According to this outlet, a source close to Zarzuela has confirmed what will happen with the young woman when she finishes her military period.

The revealed secret is that, from that moment on, Leonor will be able to wear a tiara at public and official events that require the highest level of formality. We're talking about gala dinners, state receptions, and top-level diplomatic events.

The tiara isn't just a simple accessory, but a symbol that in the monarchy represents authority, continuity, and prestige. Her mother, for example, has worn it on multiple occasions.

Princess Leonor, Felipe VI, Queen Letizia, and Infanta Sofía in the foreground during an official event wearing military uniforms and formal attire, surrounded by more uniformed people in the background.
After completing her military training, Princess Leonor will be able to wear a tiara | Europa Press

Now, the fact that Leonor can join that tradition will be a gesture of institutional maturity. It will mark a generational change.

The tiara as a symbol of power in Casa Real

The first tiara that Princess Leonor wears in public won't be chosen at random. Everything suggests that it will come from the historic jewelry collection of the Royal Family, which has accompanied several generations of Spanish queens and princesses. Its value won't be just material, but also historical and political.

With this gesture, she will reinforce her image as the direct heir to the Crown and will underline her commitment to the Spanish parliamentary monarchy. Each appearance with that accessory will send a clear message: the beginning of her public maturity and the confirmation of her role in the institution.

A group of elegantly dressed people posing at a nighttime event with a background of guards and lights.
This way, Princess Leonor will strengthen her institutional image | Europa Press

For Casa Real, the news is a media boost at a time of growing attention toward the figure of the princess. She has been building her own profile, discreet but solid. This development places her squarely at the center of debates about the future of the monarchy.

The revelation isn't minor, since the tiara isn't used frequently or casually. It's an accessory reserved for ceremonies of the highest protocol, in which Leonor's presence will be interpreted as an unequivocal sign of dynastic continuity. The anticipation, therefore, is enormous.

Spanish society observes this step with curiosity and with different interpretations. Some see it as a symbol of institutional normality, others as a media resource to reinforce the image of the heir.

Whatever the opinion, the truth is that the figure of Princess Leonor once again draws everyone's attention. Projecting a future in which tradition and modernity intertwine within the Crown.