Princess Leonor's left‑handedness noted during discreet military training trip to Gran Canaria

Princess Leonor, heir to the Spanish throne, is left‑handed, a trait that affects about 9% of the Spanish population. She has recently been highlighted for this characteristic while completing three years of training at the General Air Academy, where she has been honored with two Gold Medals and the title "Hija Predilecta."

In late June, Leonor joined her 78th‑promotion classmates on a private, low‑profile visit to Gran Canaria. The itinerary, kept confidential at the Royal Household’s request, included a reception in the town of Teror, informal photos with residents, and a stop at the local Kactus shop where she bought a bottle of mojo and an olivine ring from volcanic rock. The trip marks the final phase of her military education before she begins a Political Science degree at Carlos III University in September.