Destined to become queen of Spain, the infanta Leonor did not have the leisure to choose her post-baccalaureate path. Just graduated from UWC Atlantic College, a prestigious high school in Wales, the young girl had to join, not the university ranks, but the army. Like her father and grandfather before her, the princess received special training, preparing her for her future role.
For three years, Leonor wore the uniforms of the army, navy, and air force, learning to fight, sail, and fly. After a first solo flight in December, the young woman recently completed a second one this spring. An event whose images were revealed by the Palace on Instagram, on April 27.
But it is not so much the photos of the princess, alone at the controls of her plane, that caught the attention, as the statement accompanying these pictures. “Their Majesties the King and Queen announce that Her Royal Highness the Princess of Asturias will begin a degree in Political Science at the Carlos III University of Madrid. This four-year course will begin in the third semester of 2026,” the Palace announces.
First step towards Felipe’s studies
“The Princess of Asturias has successfully completed the selection process reserved for students who have completed their secondary studies abroad and …
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