Princess Leonor of Spain, 17, borrows from her stylish mother’s wardrobe on solo Madrid outing

Their heir to the throne is already a fashion queen

Princess Leonor of Spain yesterday

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Queen Letizia wears the blazer in 2020

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She is the daughter of one of the most stylish royals on the planet, so it is of little surprise Princess Leonor of Spain has been tempted to borrow from her mother’s seriously chic wardrobe when stepping out for royal engagements. 

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The daughters of King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia were photographed in Madrid

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For a visit to the Red Cross Spanish headquarters in Madrid, the 17-year-old, who is heir to the Spanish throne, donned a Carolina Herrara blazer that her mother debuted at a royal engagement in 2020. With classic designer cuts at your disposal, who wouldn't want to do the same?

Princess Leonor was polished perfection

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Looking every inch the polished princess, Leonora paired the tailored blazer with a simple berry red roll-neck jumper from Hugo Boss - one of Queen Letizia’s go-to brands. She finished the look with navy trousers and ballet flats by Unisa, in the latest sign that the treasured noughties trend is making a comeback. 

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The teenage princess studies at UWC Atlantic, in Wales, but has returned home to Spain for holidays with her family. Like many busy young royals, Leonor is expected to juggle her schooling with her responsibilities as heir to the throne, no doubt preparing herself for a demanding career as queen. 

Princess Leonor learned more about the work of the Red Cross

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Yesterday, Leonor held a meeting with young people who volunteer with, and support, the Red Cross’ efforts. The Red Cross Youth (CRJ) is the youth section of the Spanish Red Cross, made up of young people between the ages of 8 and 30.

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Despite not yet being 18, Leonor has already proven herself a poised and confident presence at public events and has even delivered speeches solo. 

Most recently, Leonor joined her younger sister, Sofia, on the front cover of the Spanish Royal Family’s holiday card. The inside message reads ‘Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 2023’ in both English and Spanish and was signed by all four members of the family. The card was shared on Instagram by a number of accounts, including international royal authority Eugenia Garavani.

The princess is stepping into the spotlight

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