Leonor takes a “sweet” break at the boarding school with a romantic meaning

Princess Leonor will experience one of her most special years. Just a few weeks ago he was in Spain for the traditional Christmas holiday. A cold December 9th arrived and days later there was an unexpected move on the part of Casa Real: Leonor would give her first solo act. Another step in her thorough career to become Queen of Spain in the future.

So it was, the heiress to the throne presided over a meeting that took place in the Headquarters of the Red Cross of Madrid, entity in which his mother, Queen Letizia, is honorary president. In fact, her outfit gave her a wink by borrowing a plaid blazer from her elaborate dress that she paired with a burgundy jumper and black pants. When her days off were over, Leonor packed her bags again and took a flight to Wales.

Enclave where he studies the second year of the International Baccalaureate. Last Wednesday, January 25, the daughter of the kings, Philip and Letizia enjoyed a beautiful day. He has taken a break from his studies and has been celebrating a Welsh tradition with all his boarding schoolmates. Through the center’s social networks, they shared a photo showing some tasty heart-shaped cookies, in honor of loved ones.

Every January 25, this custom is celebrated, which is known as the St Dwynwen’s Day. Saint Dwynwen was a 4th century Welsh princess who wasn’t as lucky as she wanted in love because it never came to her. Currently, she has become the patron saint of lovers in Wales. Saint Dwynwen’s Day can be said to be a comparison to Valentine’s Day which we celebrate in Spain as the main theme is love. People exchange cards and gifts, and also spend time with loved ones.

This practice makes a bit of history and goes back until the 16th century, then people gave each other hand-carved wooden spoons. Its origins are believed to date back to the maritime history of Wales, when sailors carved these gifts themselves during their long journeys across the high seas. These ‘love spoons’ can still be bought today and are considered very sentimental gifts.

It will not be until the month of April when it will take place the Holy Week, when Princess Leonor is back in Spain with her family for a few days, but will not be there for long because she has to prepare for the final exams, which are only a few weeks later. For now, and since there are still a few months to go, it won’t be known until well after the date whether the princess will make a public appearance. It will be Casa Real’s agenda that determines the times.

Once she finishes her studies in Wales, the granddaughter of Don Juan Carlos will take over from her father, King Felipe VI, and continue her training in the military field which will conclude her time on the naval training ship Juan Sebastián de Elcano. A new stage that will undoubtedly represent an important personal challenge for the Princess of Asturias.

And not only that, because the calendar of the Spanish royal family has a very important day on its calendar and, frankly, it is not for less. On October 31, the princess Eleanor will celebrate another return to the sun, but not just any one, but will come of age so that we can witness its grand rise as they do in other countries, as happened a few months ago when the Norwegian royal family celebrated for everything high the 18 of the Princess Ingrid Alexandra. It was then that the royal family wore a tiara for the first time. A historic moment for European monarchies. It should also be noted that Leonor has suffered in recent years a great transformation, not only when they face each other to give a speech, but also physically. Now that she is in her teens, she is starting to shape her style both in terms of clothes and beauty, yes, she has shown (by far) that she is always on top of the latest trends.