#spanish infanta

[artthatgivesmefeelings]

Michel Sittow (Netherlandish, 1469-1525) Catherine of Aragon as the Magdalene, ca.1515-16 Detroit Institute of Arts

[hedgehog-moss]

I just read a detailed account of the Bal des Ifs and I’d never realised how funny this event was when you don’t focus on Madame de Pompadour. All I was taught at school is that it was the masquerade ball in 1745 where Louis XV first took (public) notice of la Pompadour, but what I didn’t know was that the former royal mistress had recently died so there was a vacancy so to speak, and a lot of noblewomen showed up specifically hoping to catch the King’s attention. 

But he came dressed up as a shrub (a yew tree similar to the ones in the royal topiary gardens) along with seven other men in identical costumes, so no one knew for sure which one was the King. People always focus on how Madame de Pompadour recognised the royal shrub and talked to him, but what about the women who didn’t!! History is written by the winners but I want to hear about the women who doggedly danced the minuet with random shrubs hoping this one was the one. My book mentions that a determined noble lady followed a yew tree outside the room on a hunch, only to find that she had bet on the wrong shrub. This is what the shrub costumes looked like by the way, imagine stalking one all over the park of Versailles at night because you think his gait looks kingly and you are an ambitious noblewoman

[theroyalsandi]

Spanish Royal Family - The Royal House released new official photos of King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia with their daughters, Princess Leonor and Infanta Sofia, in celebration of their 20th wedding anniversary on May 22. (Photo courtesy of Casa De S.M El Rey) | May 18, 2024

[royal-confessions]

“I’m so in love with the new Spanish official photos for their anniversary. So lovely to see those sisters love each other and their parents so much. Felipe and Letizia had truly raised an amazing family and saved the monarchy” - Submitted by Anonymous

[21stcenturyroyals]

How do I even begin to explain Princess Leonor?

INCORRECT ROYAL QUOTES | 21ST CENTURY ROYALS (2000-2099) | 10x23: “Birthday interviews”

[tiaramania]

First Tiaras for Spanish Royals

Princess Leonor turns 18 on Tuesday and I feel pretty confident in saying that her first tiara will be the Princess Victoria Louise's Prussian Diamond Tiara because it’s used as a starter tiara within the family. For example...

Queen Sofia, back when she was Princess Sophia of Greece, started wearing tiaras a little before her 18th birthday in November 1956. (Joining Princess Anne in proving that these are not the strict rules people in the fandom think they are.) The picture on the left is from the Greek state visit to France in June 1956 and the one on the right is labelled as her debutante ball. I don't know if that's accurate and I can't find a date for when her debutante ball would have been but she looks to be about the same age.

Infanta Elena turned 18 in December 1981 but the first dated pictures I’ve found of her wearing a tiara are from the Swedish state visit in March 1983. It’s possible that she wore Queen Maria Christina’s Diamond Floral Tiara before that because she also wore it often when she was young.

Infanta Cristina turned 18 in June 1983 and the earliest pictures with dates that I've found are from the state visit from Nepal in September 1983.

Queen Letizia's first tiara was on her wedding day in May 2004. The Prussian Diamond Tiara was her primary tiara starting out but like the other royal women she moved on to other pieces.

Princess Leonor can choose whichever tiara she wants for her first one but the Prussian Diamond Tiara seems most likely. I have a post coming tomorrow with some more possibilities. Even though she probably won't wear a tiara for awhile yet, it's still fun to think about!

[leonorandsofia]

QUEEN LETIZIA and a beaming INFANTA SOFÍA cannot hold their excitement with some of the Spanish crowd after the Spanish national team won the FIFA Women's World Cup for the first time.

[leonisandmurex]

♡ royal sisters in pink and blue ♡

[spanishroyals]

2023 Christmas Card of the King, Queen, Princess of Asturias and Infanta Sofía.

[royal-hair]

OH MY FREAKING GOD Casa Real releasing new photos on the occasion of Felipe & Letizia's 20th anniversary?! Is today Christmas?!

This gotta be my new fave picture of them

[royalchildreneurope]

King Felipe VI of Spain, Queen Letizia of Spain, Princess Leonor, The Princess of Asturias and Infanta Sofía of Spain attend the procession of El Encuentro at Las Calatravas Church in Madrid, Spain -March 30th 2024.

[artthatgivesmefeelings]

Juan Pantoja de la Cruz (Spanish, 1553-1608) Infanta Isabella Clara Eugenia of Spain- Spanish infanta, ruler of the Spanish provinces of the Netherlands, c.1598-99.

[thequilandpaperwriter]

The Spanish Royal family have made an appearance in down town Madrid this Saturday too watch the procession of La Soledad y Desamparo.

It seemed the princess of Asturias had a bit of a hard time hearing her father as the drums from the procession were very loud, but she nonetheless aimed a very welcomed smile to her father.

[theroyalsandi]

Spanish Royal Family - King Felipe VI, Queen Letizia, the Princess of Asturias and Infanta Sofia of Spain attend the "Princesa De Asturias" Awards 2023 ceremony at Teatro Campoamor in Asturias, Spain | October 20, 2023

[royal-confessions]

“The fact that support for the monarchy in Spain has risen up to 62% which is more than half of the population, compared to that 30% that was in ten years ago just proves how popular Leonor has become. I think Leonor and Sofia are getting more popular within their country compared to the Dutch royals.” - Submitted by Anonymous

[gabriellademonaco]

Princess Leonor & Infanta Sofía's fashion at the Princess of Asturias Awards 2023