Princess Leonor receives new title as she is named Mayor of Spanish city
Princess Leonor of Spain has added a new title to her already impressive list of royal designations.
The heir to the Spanish throne was named honorary mayor of Oviedo on Friday, coinciding with her participation in the annual Princess of Asturias Awards.
This honour was bestowed upon her due to the royal family’s special connection to Asturias and Oviedo, as well as her role as honorary president of the Princess of Asturias Foundation.
The 18-year-old princess, who already holds titles such as Princess of Asturias, Princess of Girona, and Duchess of Montblanc, accepted the mayoral baton and insignia during a ceremony where she also signed the golden book.
Her father, King Felipe, previously held this honorary title when he was Prince of Asturias.
Upon receiving the honour, Princess Leonor expressed her respect and commitment to the role.
She stated: “I accept it with respect and with the certainty that, as my father felt almost 40 years ago, they mean something very important: the commitment that I have made, which guides me and will always guide me, to be worthy of these recognitions.”
The princess also reflected on her deep connection to Asturias.
She shared childhood memories, saying: “I must confess that I came to Asturias with my mother and father many times during my childhood.
“My Asturian family is very Asturian, you know what I mean, and from a very young age I was able to get to know the forests of the east and take long walks among those oak and chestnut trees that are already part of my childhood.
“Our great-grandmother told Sofia and me what Asturias was like where she lived and raised her family.
“We really enjoyed her stories on the radio from that time.
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“I visited beautiful beaches, I saw incredible mountains, valleys and towns, I became fond of sea urchins, which my sister looked at with surprise… We have both been very happy here.”
The annual event, held in Oviedo, saw the princess take centre stage alongside her parents.
Her involvement in the awards ceremony and her new honorary title underscores the Spanish royal family’s commitment to maintaining strong ties with Asturias.