A new star has risen in Europe’s high society — Eulalia Orleans-Bourbon. At nineteen, this aristocrat recently dazzled at the Debutante Ball in Paris, looking as if she had stepped straight out of a fairy tale. Her appearance is so flawless that perhaps only Princess Leonor, whose title is undeniably real unlike Eulalia’s, could rival her. Yet Eulalia herself has the most direct ties to the Spanish royal family.
The young Eulalia’s schedule is packed minute by minute with exclusive events. She is a sought-after guest at balls and dinners for the ‘golden youth’ across Europe. She could be spotted at the Sovereign Order of Malta’s Charity Ball in Bern, Switzerland, or at glamorous gatherings in Monaco, where her family resides. From the Rose Ball to the Formula 1 Grand Prix, Eulalia never misses a major event.
A key moment that fueled the rumors was her appearance in September 2025 at the 86th birthday celebration of honorary king Juan Carlos in Abu Dhabi. Naturally, the family gathering included his beloved grandchildren from Infanta Elena, especially his favorite grandson — Felipe Juan Froilán. Such an occasion suggests this was no mere coincidence, but a carefully planned opportunity for a ‘perfect introduction.’
For Froilán, the eldest son of Infanta Elena, such a match would be a real stroke of luck. Eulalia is not just an eligible heiress from high society. Instead of following the beaten path—making a good marriage and turning to interior design—she is building a serious academic career. She studies economics and finance at the prestigious University of St Andrews in Scotland, the very place where fate once brought together Prince William and Kate Middleton.
In addition, Eulalia is fluent in six languages, tries herself as an influencer, but her real passion is trading and investment strategies. It seems that after graduation, she intends to make her mark in the competitive world of the stock exchange. A key detail: Eulalia is the goddaughter of Juan Carlos. Her parents, Álvaro de Orleans and Antonella Rendina, are close friends of King Felipe VI’s father, and Álvaro is a cousin of the honorary king.
It’s easy to picture Juan Carlos playing matchmaker, trying to arrange some happiness for his wayward grandson. Eulalia’s credentials are perfect, and she herself is dazzlingly beautiful. However, unfortunately, there is every reason to believe that Froilán is not attracted to this type of woman at all, judging by his previous, far more down-to-earth romances.
