At the wheel of a Seat Ateca, an SUV belonging to the royal family, she drove her sister, mother, Queen Letizia, and the “queen mother” through the streets of Palma. But one important detail was missing: the “L” plate required for new drivers. This quickly became the number one topic of conversation on social media.
Leonor had only just obtained her driving licence and should actually know that the “L” is compulsory. But even crown princesses are not infallible. Leonor now faces a fine of up to 100 euros for her little slip-up. However, points will not be deducted from her driving licence - a small consolation for the young royal who studied for an International Baccalaureate at the UWC Atlantic College in the Vale of Glamorgan in Wales. On 17 August 2023, Leonor joined the General Military Academy to start her 3-year military education.
In 2014, following her father’s ascension to the throne after the abdication of her grandfather, Leonor was granted all the traditional titles of the heir to the Spanish crown, these are Princess of Asturias, Princess of Girona, Princess of Viana, Duchess of Montblanc, Countess of Cervera and Lady of Balaguer. Leonor was formally proclaimed heir presumptive before the Cortes on 31 October 2023, her 18th birthday. Should Leonor ascend to the throne as expected, she will be Spain’s first queen regnant since her fourth great-grandmother Isabella II, who reigned from 1833 to 1868.
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Stan The ManHow refreshing they behave like normal people.
All this looks like a setup to convince the general public that the justice works the same at all levels of society, and to make royal family look more, well, human. C'mon, nobody of the people around the royal family thought about the darn "L" plate? I do not buy it.
Again no Royal protection. This is a dangerous failure in these Terrorist Times. The Protection Staff would have checked and prevented this minor mistake.
I wonder how much I would be fined if they caught me driving around with my U.K. one