Princess Leonor of Spain, 17, exudes pride on National Day alongside parents Queen Letizia and King Felipe
- Leonor looked regal in the cadet uniform of the Military Academy of Zaragoza
- READ MORE: Princess Leonor takes part in a flag swearing-in ceremony
Princess Leonor exuded pride as she joined her parents, Queen Letizia and King Felipe of Spain, at the Spanish National Day military parade in Madrid.
The 17-year-old, who is heir to the Spanish throne and holds the title of Princess of Asturias, appeared regal in the cadet uniform of the Military Academy of Zaragoza.
While King Felipe, 55, also wore military uniform, Queen Letizia, 51, looked elegant in a blue floral dress by Juan Vidal that fell to the shin.
She accessorised with delicate jewellery, a black handbag and Carolina Herrera patent leather slingback pumps.
Madrid hosts an annual military parade to mark Spanish National Day, which commemorates the country's cultural and linguistic expansion beyond the European continent.
Princess Leonor exuded pride as she joined her parents, Queen Letizia and King Felipe of Spain, at the Spanish National Day military parade in Madrid
Personnel from the Armed Forces, Civil Guard, National Police and Maritime Rescue participate alongside ground vehicles and aircraft.
The event begins with the arrival of the King and Queen - the King inspecting the troops and greeting members of the government.
Noteworthy moments of the parade include the descent of a parachuter bearing a large Spanish flag, the Spanish Legion marching with their pet goat, the solemn raising of the National Flag, which pays tribute to those who have died for their country, and the flypast of the Spanish Air Force.
It comes after the Princess took part in a flag swearing-in ceremony at the General Military Academy.
As per tradition, the ceremony saw Leonor kiss the Spanish flag after swearing an oath of allegiance to her King.
The monarch wore his traditional military uniform, while his wife opted for a sleeveless blue and black polka dot dress, which featured drop hem detailing and a cinched waist.
After the Spanish anthem was played, King Felipe reviewed the troops, walking in front of his daughter.
The princess, who will be 18 at the end of this month, had spent all week rehearsing for four hours a day, local media reported.
The 17-year-old, who is heir to the Spanish throne and holds the title of Princess of Asturias, appeared regal in the cadet uniform of the Military Academy of Zaragoza
While King Felipe also wore military uniform, Letizia looked elegant in a blue floral dress by Juan Vidal that fell to the shin
Queen Letizia accessorised with delicate jewellery, a black handbag and Carolina Herrera patent leather slingback pumps
Madrid hosts an annual military parade to mark Spanish National Day, which commemorates the country's cultural and linguistic expansion beyond the European continent
The event begins with the arrival of the King and Queen - the King inspecting the troops and greeting members of the government
Her sister, Infanta Sofía of Spain, 16, was notably absent from the event because she is studying at the UWC Atlantic College in the Welsh county of Vale of Glamorgan.
The school is often referred to as 'Hippie Hogwarts' thanks to its progressive approach to education and picturesque castle setting.
Leonor's General Military Academy of Zaragoza, meanwhile, follows a strict timetable during the week, but the princess free to return home at the weekends if she's not on manoeuvres.
After training at the General Military Academy in Zaragoza, which is Spain's equivalent to Sandhurst, she will go to naval school, and will complete her three years at the General Air Academy.
The Princess revealed her enthusiasm for being a cadet at the Princesa de Girona Foundation award ceremony in Girona, in Catalonia, on 5 July.
She said: 'I have just finished high school and I am about to start a new stage with a period of military training.
'I am happy because I know how much the Spanish value our armed forces... it is an important moment in my life and I feel very excited and determined to continue learning and giving my best effort.'
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