The Princess Eleanor He assured this Thursday that carries Asturias in his hearta land that gives its name to its title and, therefore, designates it as a servant of Spain, and has highlighted the commitment it acquires to be worthy of the medal of Asturias and the title of Honorary Mayor of Oviedo.
This was indicated by the princess after receiving from the hands of the president of the Principality, Adrian Barbonthe Medal of Asturias, the highest distinction awarded by the autonomous Government, and shortly after being named Honorary Mayor of Oviedo.
“It will always be the beloved homeland that the anthem says,” said Mrs. Leonor, who recalled her childhood in the place of origin of her maternal family: “My Asturian family is very Asturian, you understand what I mean“.
The heir to the throne has recalled how, in the company of her sister, the Infanta Sofiathey enjoyed the stories of their great-grandmother – the journalist Menchu ​​del Valle – and visited beautiful beaches in Asturias: “I saw incredible mountains, valleys and townsI became fond of oricios in front of my sister’s surprised face… We have both been very happy here.”
And they continue to be so, he assured, every year when they return to “promote the values ​​promoted by the Princess of Asturias Foundation.”
On this “very special” autumn morning for her, Leonor has expressed her gratitude to the Asturian government for granting her the Medal of the Principality and to the city of Oviedo for the title of honorary mayor.
“I receive them with respect and with the certainty that, as my father felt almost 40 years agomean something very important: the commitment that I acquire, which guides me and will always guide me, to be worthy of these recognitions,” she noted.
He also recalled his first official trip in 2018 and the first time that, before the lectern of the Campoamor theater, where the awards ceremony is held, he received “such warm applause, it was like a hug.”
The Asturians “have always supported meyou give me your love and make me feel welcomed and happy on all occasions”: “I carry Asturias in my heart,” stressed the princess, who pointed out how her Asturian blood “not only imprints character: it is a source of pride and happiness”.
The event took place in the library of the University of Oviedowhere Leonor traveled on foot from the City Hall, greeting many of the hundreds of citizens who were waiting for her along the route.
Two acts that he has carried out alone, without the presence of the kings, and in the on the eve of the 2024 Princess of Asturias Awards ceremonywhose ceremony will take place on Friday afternoon at the Campoamor Theater.
After the event, which they attended 200 gueststhe heir to the throne has moved to the rector’s office and has signed in the golden book of the Principality.
The Asturian Executive decided in December of last year grant you this recognition on the occasion of your coming of age of the princess, who will turn 19 on October 31.
The princess of Asturias He follows in his father’s footsteps, king philipthat 38 years agoin 1986, he received the highest distinction of the Principality and two years later he was recognized by the City Council of the Asturian capital as honorary mayor.
Leonor will attend this Thursday afternoon together with the king and queen and her sister, Infanta SofÃa, at the traditional concert of the Princess of Asturias Soundscapes of America Awards, organized by the Princess of Asturias Foundation at the PrÃncipe Felipe Auditorium, in Oviedo.
