big news at the royal house: Princess Leonor has made the decision and it's going to be exciting

Casa Real is once again making headlines with major news starring Princess Leonor. In a discreet yet symbolically powerful visit to Ceuta, the heir to the throne has made an exciting decision with significant institutional weight. Unlike her grandfather, King Juan Carlos, Leonor has chosen to give visibility to all Spanish territories, even those that continue to generate political tensions.

This determination hasn't gone unnoticed, and harsh criticism has emerged from Morocco. Local media interpret her presence as a reaffirmation of sovereignty by Spain. To what extent does the princess's visit send a diplomatic message? What are the implications for the future of the Crown?

Moroccan press criticize Princess Leonor's arrival in Ceuta

Leonor's arrival in Ceuta, while undergoing military training on the Blas de Lezo, wasn't an official act by Casa Real. However, her mere presence has been interpreted as a highly symbolic gesture. She didn't arrive in an official car or royal plane, but as just another cadet.

Even so, from the other side of the Strait, the reaction was immediate. Outlets such as Kawalisrif and Bladna24 have published critical articles describing the visit as a diplomatic affront. For Morocco, Leonor's presence "on occupied land" reinforces what they consider a "covert occupation" by Madrid.

Kawalisrif published accusations in an unsigned article: "The throne doesn't forget its colonies," they stated in a defiant tone. They point out that Leonor arrives in "a land that Madrid has never recognized as disputed and considers an integral part of the national territory, ignoring the cries of history, geography, and neighborhood."

The criticism focused on her arrival aboard the frigate and participation in events such as Legionnaire Saturday. The music that welcomed her didn't go unnoticed either: the pasodoble La Banderita, a symbol of the War of Morocco. "Madrid writes its memories to Rabat with military ink... Even if they're adorned with a princely smile!" the outlet criticized.

Bladna24, a less incendiary but equally critical outlet, warned that the visit "won't go unnoticed in Moroccan political circles." They believe that, although unofficial, the princess's stay in Ceuta has underlying diplomatic implications. "It's an unofficial visit, but one loaded with deep political and historical meanings," they stated in their analysis.

Additionally, the newspaper highlighted that Moroccan women in Ceuta and Melilla were "witnesses to the silent tension between Madrid and Rabat." The interpretation in the Moroccan press is clear: the heir to the throne's visit is part of a silent strategy of territorial reaffirmation.

Princess Leonor has made the decision to strengthen her role as future queen

Beyond the controversies, the visit was characterized by its sobriety. Princess Leonor stayed at a central hotel in Ceuta and was barely seen, except at the military event. There was a private lunch at the Oasis restaurant, at the viewpoint of Mount El Hacho, next to the hermitage of San Antón.

Princess Leonor attended as just another cadet, reaffirming her commitment to her training. There were no institutional greetings or press conferences. However, the symbolism was impossible to ignore: Ceuta welcomed a member of Casa Real 18 years after the visit by King Juan Carlos and Queen Sofía.

The essential difference is that that visit was political. This one, on the other hand, has been part of a training agenda. However, the effect has been similar: reigniting a latent conflict with Morocco, especially sensitive at a time of fragile relations between the two countries.

For this reason, Princess Leonor's decision to keep her agenda without avoiding sensitive territories is seen as a firm step in her preparation as future queen. Unlike other members of Casa Real, she hasn't avoided delicate scenarios, but has attended discreetly. She has done so without overshadowing her role as a cadet, but making her involvement with all Spanish regions clear.

These types of gestures may seem minor, but in monarchical protocol they're loaded with meaning. Choosing Ceuta during military training isn't a coincidence. The sobriety, respect for military protocols, and absence of explicit political gestures reinforce the idea of a modern and approachable monarchy.

Princess Leonor doesn't need to deliver speeches or make grand proclamations. Her decision to be present is, in itself, a message, which has been received with enthusiasm in Ceuta and with suspicion in Rabat. Perhaps that contrast is a clear sign of her ability to represent Spain from a unified and firm perspective.