Princess Leonor no longer hides it about her aunt: queen Letizia is very proud

There are gestures in Leonor that, beyond protocol, speak of her commitment to a diverse country and to a crown that looks to the future. Mastering Spain's co-official languages is not just an institutional courtesy, but a symbol of unity. Princess Leonor has understood this from a very young age, with effort, perseverance, and also, thanks to an almost endearing detail.

Today, Wednesday, the royal family will head to Catalonia to take part in the Princess of Girona Awards. This event holds special meaning for Leonor, since the award bears her name. In addition, it will be her public reappearance after finishing her second year of military training.

Princess Leonor and the best-kept secret

Leonor has surprised on several occasions with her impeccable Catalan pronunciation. Many will remember her first speech in that language, delivered with such fluency that it seemed she was born in the region. But behind that achievement, there is a family story that is both curious and very revealing.

According to Mariángel Alcázar in 2022, Telma Ortiz, Queen Letizia's sister, was key in that learning process. Her advice to the queen was simple but effective: play cartoons in Catalan for her daughters. Specifically, the series "Las tres mellizas," which also helped Telma's daughter become interested in the language.

Training, will, and Letizia's pride

This method is joined by years of private lessons and specific training as part of her preparation as heir. Queen Letizia, known for her oratory, has instilled in her daughters a special dedication to language and public communication. Leonor has replied with remarkable progress, both in Spanish and in other languages.

The involvement of the king and queen in their daughters' language learning is evident. Felipe VI and Letizia have always shown interest in having Leonor and Sofía master the co-official languages, aware of their symbolic value. In fact, a few weeks ago, Leonor spoke in Galician during an event in Marín, making it clear that the preparation is ongoing.

Today, at the 2025 Princess of Girona Awards ceremony, the princess is expected to speak in Catalan again. She will not only speak as heir, but also as a young woman who has embraced the values of a modern monarchy. In all of this, Letizia feels very proud, because her daughter's path as future queen is being built with intelligence, sensitivity, and great dedication.