King Felipe VI, Queen Letizia and Princess Leonor of Spain made the debut appearance of the new year 2025. The Royals attended the Military Easter Parade at the Royal Palace of Madrid. The family spent the Christmas and New Year break together. Infanta Sofia will be returning to Wales to complete the second year of International Baccalaureate and Princess Leonor is heading to the second leg of the navy training this week.
The traditional celebration of the Military Easter is a ceremony deeply rooted in Spanish military life. The origin of the Military Easter dates back to the reign of Charles III, when, on January 6, 1782, the Menorcan town of Mahon was freed by the Spanish Military from the English regime.
Upon their arrival at the Plaza de la Almudena, The King, The Queen and the Princess of Asturias were received by the President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez. The Royal family received the military ceremonial welcome.
The event started with King receiving the honors of ordinance then the national anthem was played. King Felipe reviewed the troops. Then the Royals headed to the Saleta de Gasparini of the Royal Palace of Madrid. In the hall, they received the military officials and King Felipe presented the new year honors.
This would be Leonor’s last public engagement for quite sometime. On Friday, she will be leaving for an onboard training on the student ship Juan Sebastian de Elcano that will depart for a sea venture from the Port of Cadiz.
After the event, King Felipe and Queen Letizia, together with their two daughters, Princess Leonor and Infanta Sofia, arrive at Jesus Ortiz’s home to celebrate Epiphany. It’s been a tradition in the family to celebrate the Epiphany at Letizia’s father, Jesus Ortiz’s home.
What Queen Letizia wore at the 2025 Military Easter
- Falconeri Ultrasoft Cashmere Long Sleeved Crew neck Sweater – New
- Felipe Varela velvet long maxi skirt- Repeat – Diplomatic Corps Reception 2019
- Black Cape- New
- Queen Victoria Eugenia’s Pearl Necklace – Repeat
- Australian Pearl and Diamond Earrings – Repeat
- Coreterno ring – Repeat
- Magrit Lea Clutch – Repeat
- Magrit Clara Pumps – Repeat