Princess Leonor began her Political Science degree at Carlos III University in Madrid on Monday, September 7, after three years of military training in Zaragoza, the Navy, and the Air Force.
Princess Leonor started her Political Science degree at Carlos III University of Madrid on September 7. This followed three years of military training at the General Military Academy of Zaragoza, the Navy, and the Air Force, as confirmed by the Royal House to moncloa.com.
The first day of classes included subjects such as Theory of Law, Research Methodology in Social Sciences, and Fundamentals of Political Science. The general presentation took place at the Faculty of Social and Legal Sciences and lasted an hour and a half. The following day, the heir participated in a welcome day with integration activities.
The university is public and is among the most sought after in the region. Sources from the institution described a well-organised morning, with no incidents during the classes.
Normality prevailed in the building, something both she and the rectorate were aiming for,” said Political Science professor Luis Orriols.
The campus cafeteria posted a letter on Instagram with the slogan “A menu with royal charm,” featuring dishes such as organic lentils with vegetables, baked cod, or stuffed aubergine. Nearby, a bus stop was adorned with a golden crown, a blue velvet-covered bench, and a mirror with the message “Welcome to uni, princess.” This spot became the most photographed location at the start of the term, with thousands of selfies shared on social media.
The 20-year-old princess thus completes a training that began in Zaragoza and continued in the Navy and the Air Force. The choice of a public university and Political Science aims for the heir to understand the functioning of institutions and the Armed Forces before assuming the Head of State role.
The closest family precedent is Felipe VI, who studied Law at the Autonomous University of Madrid and completed a master's in International Relations at Georgetown. Juan Carlos I received tutored instruction amid exile, boarding school, and military academies.
The Royal House has chosen to limit information about Leonor's academic stage, who now faces a cycle of courses, exams, and university life on the Getafe campus.
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