Princess blanked in awkward interactions with guests as King and Queen of Spain watch on

Princess Leonor reaching out to shake one women's hand.

The Princess of Asturias was captured reaching out to shake one women's hand who seemed to walk straight past.

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Edward Griffiths

By Edward Griffiths


Published: 15/10/2024

- 11:01

The royal seemed to take no offence and was seen smiling after the incident on both occasions

Princess Leonor of Spain appeared to be blanked by several dignitaries during an awkward encounter at Spain's National Day reception on Saturday.

The enthusiasts lined up to greet the royals, but after shaking the King and Queen of Spain's hands, they appeared to blank the princess standing to the right of her mother.



The Princess of Asturias was captured reaching out to shake one women's hand who seemed to walk straight past.

The 18-year-old was also bypassed by a second woman who returned to greet her after realising her mistake.

Princess Leonor reaching out to shake one women's hand.

The Princess of Asturias was captured reaching out to shake one women's hand who seemed to walk straight past.

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The Princess seemed to take no offence and was seen smiling after the incident on both occasions.

The heir to the Spanish throne is currently serving three years military service and attended the reception wearing here military garb.

The Crown Princess is the oldest daughter of Queen Letizia and King Felipe, who attended the event with her.

King Felipe is head of the Spanish Royal Family and has high approval rates among the Spanish public.

Princess Leonor with the Spanish King and Queen

The Crown Princess is the oldest daughter of Queen Letizia and King Felipe, who attended the event with her.

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He presided over raising the Spanish national flag alongside his wife, who is known for her stylish outfit choices.

Princess Leonor's younger sister Infanta Sofía was not present at the event, according to Spanish media reports.

She began studying for a two-year international Baccalaureate diploma at UWC Atlantic College, a boarding school in South Wales in September 2023.

The National Day of Spain, commonly referred to as the Día De La Hispanidad or Columbus Day, is celebrated on October 12 and marks the date Christopher Columbus arrived in the Americas.

Princess Leonor with the Spanish King and Queen

The holiday is marked by a military parade in Madrid’s Plaza de Colón attended by the Royal Family and important state members, including the Government and many of the Presidents of Spain’s autonomous regions.

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The historic date symbolises the cultural and political diversity in all territories in Spanish law.

The holiday is marked by a military parade in Madrid’s Plaza de Colón attended by the Royal Family and important state members, including the Government and many of the Presidents of Spain’s autonomous regions.

For most Spaniards, the National Day is a day off work to spend time with family and friends.

Many shops, banks and offices are also closed across the country.

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