Leonor & Sofia: training, studies, World Cup roles

Timeline

1. 9 days ago

   [CULTURE] 4 sources

   Infanta Sofia de Borbón's Education and Public Role Highlighted

   Infanta Sofia de Borbón, 19 and second in line, studied political science at Forward College and has lived in Lisbon, Paris and Berlin, while making public appearances at the 2026 Girona Awards and a World Cup‑

2. 20 days ago

   [CULTURE] 2 sources

   Princess Leonor travels solo to New York for World Cup final

   Princess Leonor flew alone on a Falcon jet to the Spain‑Argentina World Cup final, while King Felipe VI, Queen Letizia and Infanta Sofía traveled together on an Airbus; the separate flights follow royal safety‑

3. 23 days ago

   [CULTURE] 11 sources

   Leonor and Sofia raise Spain’s profile at World Cup final and public engagements

   Spain’s king, queen, Princess Leonor and Infanta Sofia will attend the World Cup final in New York, reunite with their Wales college peers, and meet disabled youth in Madrid, showcasing the monarchy’s growing,

4. 23 days ago

   [POLITICS] 4 sources

   Princess Leonor finishes three-year military training, video released by Spanish royals

   Spain’s royal household released a video chronicling Princess Leonor’s three‑year military training across Zaragoza, Marín and San Javier academies, highlighting drills, sailing and flight lessons and marking ​

5. 25 days ago

   [CULTURE] 2 sources

   Princess Leonor's university readies disciplinary tools for unauthorized recordings

   Princess Leonor will start at Universidad Carlos III; the school can discipline students for illegal recordings, with sanctions up to expulsion, though no specific protocol exists.

6. 27 days ago

   [CULTURE] 13 sources

   Princess Leonor completes military training and heads to university

   Princess Leonor received the Grand Cross of Aeronautical Merit, ended her military training, and will study political science at Carlos III University, while her sister Sofía gave her first official speech in Z

7. 29 days ago

   [POLITICS] 20 sources

   Princess Leonor Completes Three‑Year Military Training in Spain

   Princess Leonor completed a three‑year army‑navy‑air training at Spain’s Air Academy, receiving the Grand Cross of Aeronautical Merit and preparing for university studies, while a wildfire prompted a solemn day

8. about 2 months ago

   [CULTURE] 4 sources

   Spain's Princess Leonor and King Felipe share first joint training flight

   King Felipe VI and Princess Leonor flew separate Pilatus PC‑21 aircraft over Murcia on 19‑21 June 2026, marking Leonor’s first joint training flight and celebrating the royal couple’s 12‑year reign anniversary.

9. about 2 months ago

   [POLITICS] 12 sources

   Spain's King Felipe VI and Princess Leonor complete first joint military flight

   King Felipe VI and Princess Leonor flew side‑by‑side in Pilatus PC‑21 trainers at San Javier on 19 June 2026, marking the heir’s final military training stage and a symbolic royal moment.

10. about 2 months ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources

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

    Princess Leonor, Spain’s left‑handed heir, completed her military training with a discreet Gran Canaria visit, receiving honors and purchasing local souvenirs before starting university.

11. about 2 months ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources

    Princess Leonor begins political science studies at Spain's Universidad Carlos III

    Princess Leonor, heir to Spain's throne, will start political science studies at Universidad Carlos III with a modest welcome day and heightened security measures.

12. 2 months ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources

    Princess Leonor receives Murcia’s highest honor and named Adoptive Daughter of San Javier

    Princess Leonor received Murcia’s Gold Medal, was named Adoptive Daughter of San Javier, quoted local band Arde Bogotá, and marked the end of her military training with a parachuting milestone.

13. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 16 sources

    Princess Leonor completes military parachute training and earns paratrooper badge

    Princess Leonor completed Spain's Basic Parachute Course, earned the paratrooper badge, received Murcia's Gold Medals, and will finish her military officer training in July.

14. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Spain's Princess Leonor Makes First Appearance at National Military Parade

    Princess Leonor, Spain's heir, took part in the Day of the Armed Forces parade in Vigo, concluding her officer training before moving on to university studies.

15. 3 months ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources

    Princess Leonor of Spain completes military training and readies for university

    Princess Leonor ends her military training in June 2026, receives multiple medals, and will start university studies later that summer, balancing royal duties with a normal campus routine.

16. 3 months ago

    [POLITICS] 12 sources

    Princess Leonor to study Political Science at Carlos III University in Madrid after military service

    Leonor will study Political Science at Carlos III University Madrid after completing three years of military training, starting in 2026 for four years at Getafe