Awkward second Princess Leonor of Spain is ignored by visitors
This is the awkward moment Princess Leonor of Spain appeared to be ignored by several dignitaries during a reception for the National Day of Spain on Saturday.
The Spanish royal, 18, who is the heir to the throne, looked elegant in her military garb as she attended the ceremony in Madrid.
But while aides enthusiastically shook the hands of her parents, Queen Letizia and King Felipe, their eldest daughter appeared to be slighted.
In an awkward video filmed at the reception, Leonor can be seen outstretching her hand, waiting expectantly for a handshake.
But thinking her job was done after shaking the Queen’s hand, one woman, wearing a patterned maxi dress, walked straight past her.
This is the awkward moment Princess Leonor of Spain appeared to be ignored by several dignitaries during a reception for the National Day of Spain on Saturday
Moments after the first incident, in her delight after chatting to the Queen, another was so distracted that she also bypassed Leonor, before turning back to greet her
Moments later, in her delight after chatting to the Queen, another was so distracted that she also bypassed Leonor, before turning back to greet her.
Luckily, the princess saw the funny side to the situation, and looked amused on both occasions.
Princess Leonor is currently undergoing three-years of military service in the navy, and attended the event wearing her military garb.
Columbus Day is celebrated in Spain every year, on October 12. Among the celebrations are a military parade attended by the royal couple, who joined other authorities at the Plaza de Neptuno and together for the event, before they then presided over the raising of the Spanish national flag.
Queen Letizia of Spain did not allow the rain to dampen her style as she stepped out in Madrid for the public appearance.
The 52-year-old royal was joined by her husband King Felipe, 56, as she presided over the National Day military parade – known in Spain as Dia de la Hispanidad.
Unfortunately, the weather was less than ideal – with the Autumnal event bringing grey skies and drizzle.
But this did not affect Letizia from looking typically stylish, as she paired her classic beige belted mac with a red dress, co-ordinated kitten heels pointed pumps, and a clutch bag in the same hue.
Luckily, the princess saw the funny side to the situation, and looked amused on both occasions
Later on however, Leonor was greeted as normal by the dignitaries after the apparent slight
The Crown Princess, 18, was attending the reception with her mother Queen Letizia and father King Felipe
Leonor and her mother exchanged a sweet glance, showing off their close bond
King Felipe of Spain (pictured, left) and Queen Letizia (pictured, right) were snapped attending a military parade known as Dia de la Hispanidad in Madrid om Saturday
Some photos show the mother-of-two holding a large navy umbrella to keep the rain off her ensemble as she strode to the engagement.
And while it is always attended by a slew of high-profile guests, most eyes are often on Queen Letizia, as eager royal watchers are keen to see her style and observe her regal presence.
The daytime event, which calls on female guests to wear a dress and men to don suits, always attracts an elegant crowd.
And Letizia did not disappoint, pairing her practical yet stylish look with standout accessories in a flattering scarlet shade.
As she often chooses to do, the mother-of-two wore her thick chestnut tresses loose, letting her shining locks tumble past her shoulders.
And she let her natural beauty shine through, by wearing a fresh make-up look, which showed off her glowing complexion, and made her brown eyes the focal point, with soft, smoky brown liner and shadow.
Peach blush made the most of her striking high cheekbones, while her lips looked elegant but subtle in a flattering slightly pearlescent dark nude-style style shade.
The air and land military parade is attended by various security, civil protection and emergency agencies, as well as Units of the Armies, the Navy, the Civil Guard, the Emergency Military, Royal Guard, and State Security Forces and Corps.
Princess Leonor (pictured, left), King Felipe (pictured, centre) and Queen Letizia (pictured, right) are seen at Saturday’s event
The typically stylish Spanish queen (pictured) wore her shining chestnut locks loose, with her sleek tresses tumbling down past her shoulders
Leonor was wearing her military garb, as she is currently completing three years of military training
The heir to the Spanish throne was looking elegant and regal as she attended the parade
MOTHER AND DAUGHTER MOMENT: At one point, Queen Letizia (pictured, right) was snapped talking to eldest daughter Princess Leonor (pictured, left)
Princess Leonor (pictured, left) is the heir to the Spanish throne. She is currently undergoing three years of military service (her mother, Queen Letizia, is pictured, right)
Meanwhile, her husband Felipe looked equally dapper, wearing a dress uniform for the annual event.
However, according to Spanish media reports, they were not joined by their daughter Infanta Sofia, 17, who is currently studying for her two-year International Baccalaureate diploma at a Welsh boarding school.
She started studying at UWC Atlantic College, which is based in a 12th century castle in South Wales, in September 2023.
