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Leonor, Princess of Asturias

Leonor, Princess of Asturias, is the heir presumptive to the Spanish throne and the elder daughter of King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Leonor, Princess of Asturias, is the heir presumptive to the Spanish throne and the elder daughter of King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia. Born in Madrid on 31 October 2005, she has held the title Princess of Asturias since her father became king in 2014. She is first in line to the Spanish throne.

Early life

Leonor was born in Madrid on 31 October 2005 as the elder daughter of the then Prince and Princess of Asturias, Felipe and Letizia. She is a member of the House of Bourbon.

Heir to the throne

She became heir presumptive to the Spanish throne in 2014, when her father became King Felipe VI. As heir, she holds the title Princess of Asturias. She became heir to the throne on 19 June 2014, when her father was proclaimed king.

Titles and honours

In addition to Princess of Asturias, she holds the historic titles of Princess of Girona and Princess of Viana, along with Duchess of Montblanc, Countess of Cervera, and Lady of Balaguer.

Public role

Leonor is the honorary president of the Princess of Asturias Foundation. Her public duties have expanded gradually as she has become more visible in Spanish royal life.

Key facts

  • She is the elder daughter of King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia.
  • She became heir to the throne on 19 June 2014, when her father was proclaimed king.
  • She holds the traditional titles associated with the Spanish heir, including Princess of Asturias.
  • She is first in line to the Spanish throne.
  • She was born in Madrid on 31 October 2005.
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Canadian context

Leonor is of interest to Canadian readers as the future monarch of Spain and a prominent European royal figure covered in international news and diplomacy.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Leonor, Princess of Asturias?
She is the heir presumptive to the Spanish throne and the elder daughter of King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia.
When was Leonor born?
She was born on 31 October 2005 in Madrid, Spain.
When did she become Princess of Asturias?
She became heir to the throne on 19 June 2014, when her father became king.
What are her other titles?
She also holds the titles Princess of Girona, Princess of Viana, Duchess of Montblanc, Countess of Cervera, and Lady of Balaguer.
Is Leonor the heir apparent or heir presumptive?
She is the heir presumptive, because succession could still change under Spain’s succession rules.
What is her role in the Spanish royal family?
She is first in line to the throne and represents the future of the Spanish monarchy.

References

  1. Spanish Royal Household — https://www.casareal.es/EN/FamiliaReal/PrincesaLeonor/Paginas/subhome.aspx
    Supports: Birth date and place, parentage, heir status, titles
  2. Princess of Asturias Foundation — https://www.fpa.es/en/hrh-the-princess-of-asturias/
    Supports: Her role as honorary president and identification as Princess Leonor de Borbón y Ortiz
  3. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leonor,_Princess_of_Asturias
    Supports: Basic biographical details and identity as heir presumptive
  4. Wikipedia (Spanish) — https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leonor_de_Borb%C3%B3n
    Supports: Full name, birth date, and line of succession context