The coming of age of Spain’s future queen is unfolding before the eyes of the world, with each of her public appearances capturing intense attention. Princess Leonor, having reached adulthood, is demonstrating not just a change in wardrobe, but a profound transformation of her public persona. This shift—from youth to maturity, from student to a pivotal figure of the monarchy—is most evident in the details. The jewelry she selects for official events has become a silent yet eloquent language, telling a story of continuity, responsibility, and a new chapter in the royal family’s life.
The Princess of Asturias Awards ceremony served as a showcase for this stylistic evolution. Whereas Leonor’s earlier years saw her wear modest, almost unnoticeable accessories suited to her age, in recent years she has increasingly turned to the jewel trove of her mother, Queen Letizia. This gesture is far more than mere borrowing. Each chosen piece carries special significance, strengthening bonds across generations and underscoring the institution’s stability. The heir to the throne masterfully blends the elegance and restraint inherited from her mother with a touch of contemporary flair.
The turning point came in 2022. For the Asturias ceremony that year, the princess completed her Michael Kors outfit with striking feather-shaped earrings. These were more than just beautiful jewelry — the earrings, crafted from white gold and diamonds by Chanel and valued at over €8,000, were a gift Queen Letizia had received from the monarchs of Jordan. A year later, in 2023, Leonor created an even bigger sensation when she appeared wearing earrings set with large, teardrop-shaped aquamarines. These precious pieces, long believed to be from Bvlgari, were actually designed by the Aldao jewelry house to commemorate Leonor’s birth in 2005. Today, they are estimated at €50,000, making this choice a powerful symbolic statement.
The trend continued into 2024, when the heiress dipped into her mother’s jewelry box twice. First, she wore the iconic Chanel “feathers” again, and then, for the main ceremony, she chose elegant white gold and diamond earrings by Yanes. This piece holds special significance for the family, as it was a wedding gift to Letizia from the jewelers. Most recently, at a concert for the 2025 awards, Leonor once again opted for a piece steeped in personal history. She wore white gold earrings set with diamonds and aquamarines by Aldao—the very ones the queen received 19 years ago to mark the birth of her first daughter. In this way, the princess is not just wearing beautiful things. She is telling her family’s story and showing a deep understanding of her future role, where every detail carries meaning and significance.
