Before attending the naval academy herself, Princess Leonor led the graduation ceremony for the naval officers with her parents, appearing more confident than ever. However, King Felipe’s goddaughter was brought to tears—for good reason.
She is becoming more equal to her father: On Tuesday, July 16, 2024, Crown Princess Leonor, 18, participated in the farewell celebrations for the newly graduated naval officers in Marín, Galicia. Accompanied by her father, King Felipe, 56, and her mother, Queen Letizia, 51, she closely observed the traditional military ceremony—looking royally confident in her uniform. This was a stark contrast to her demeanor a year ago. It was a doubly exciting day for Leonor, as she got her first glimpse of the naval academy where she will soon continue her military training. For Felipe’s goddaughter, the day was equally special…
Princess Leonor Leads the Naval Officers’ Graduation Ceremony with Her Parents
Princess Leonor, alongside her parents and the graduates of the naval academy, was the focal point of the event. The Crown Princess, King Felipe, and Queen Letizia presided over the flag oath and the presentation of the royal graduation certificates to the new naval officers. However, another person drew attention with her behavior: King Felipe’s goddaughter, Victoria López-Quesada y Borbón Dos-Sicilias, 27.
King Felipe’s Goddaughter Victoria Brought to Tears – Here’s Why
Victoria appeared with her fiancé, Enrique Moreno de la Cova Ybarra, in the audience—a rare and emotional appearance. Her brother, Pedro López-Quesada de Borbón-Dos Sicilias, 21, the youngest son of Cristina de Borbón-Dos Sicilias Orleans, was sworn in on July 16.
As the naval academy graduate from Marín received his royal graduation certificate, Victoria was seen wiping away tears with a handkerchief. Understandably so, as it marked a significant milestone in Pedro’s military career.
Big Wedding in August 2024
The Spanish royal family has another major event ahead: on August 31, Felipe’s goddaughter Victoria will marry her great love Enrique in Madrid, Spain. Besides King Felipe, Queen Letizia, and other Spanish royals are expected to attend.
According to the Spanish magazine “Hola!”, the grand event might take place at “Soto de Monzanaque,” a property owned by the Duke of Albuquerque. However, this venue has not yet been confirmed. It is also rumored that the bride will wear a dress designed by Lorenzo Caprile—the same one her mother wore 30 years ago. Victoria’s outfit will be completed with an antique lace veil from her great-grandmother Infanta Alicia, a born Princess of Bourbon-Parma.
She Was a Flower Girl at Felipe and Letizia’s Wedding
Victoria was born on January 17, 1997, the daughter of banker Pedro López-Quesada, 60, general director of the American investment bank Citi and a close friend of Felipe, and Princess Cristina of Bourbon-Two Sicilies, 58. Victoria first came into the spotlight as a flower girl at Felipe and Letizia’s wedding on May 22, 2004.
Victoria is a Career-Oriented Businesswoman
From 2011 to 2015, Victoria attended the American School in Pozuelo de Alarcón in Madrid and studied Business Administration and Management at the Glion Institute in Montreux, Switzerland, until 2019. In 2020, she completed a course in Health and Wellness at Yale University, as well as a course in Sports Leadership and an internship at the National Olympic Committee in Switzerland. Victoria specialized in the equestrian sector, working as a Sales & Marketing VIP Manager. In 2023, she completed a one-year postgraduate program in Management at the Madrid Business Institute. Since May 2024, King Felipe’s career-oriented godchild has been working as a project manager at ProFuturo Education in Madrid.
