Spanish princesses embark on solo tour of Paris 2024 without mum and dad
While many royals have already left France after being at the Olympic Games opening ceremony, two young princesses are busy showing their support by attending as many events as they can.
Spain's Princess Leonor and her sister Infanta Sofia spent the third day of Paris 2024 by meeting athletes at the Olympic village after cheering on their countrymen and women at the beach volleyball, fencing and handball.
The Spanish royal family's recently-launched Instagram account is following the young sisters as they make the most of the Olympics.
Watch the video above.
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Princess Leonor (right) and Infanta Sofia of Spain at Paris 2024. Instagram/Casa de Su Majestad el Rey
Princess Leonor, also known as is known as the Princess of Asturias, will become Queen of Spain after her father.
She is the eldest daughter of King Felipe VI and his wife, Queen Letizia who were among the royal VIPs at the opening ceremony on Friday and an official reception hosted by the International Olympic Committee at the Louvre.
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Leonor, who turned 18 in October, and her sister Sofia, 17, happily posed for selfies with athletes, officials and volunteers as they were out and about.
Princess Leonor will become Spain's monarch after her father. Instagram/Casa de Su Majestad el Rey
With less formality than typically seen when the British royals greet guests, Princess Leonor and Infanta Sofia greeted many with kisses on the cheek.
They even took some of their own selfies which were later shared to the royal family's social media pages.
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One of the events they attended was the water polo, which saw Spain's men's team claim victory over the Australians.
The young princesses have attended many events in Paris so far. Instagram/Casa de Su Majestad el Rey
They also took selfies with tennis legend Rafael Nadal at one of his early matches.
Princess Leonor and her younger sister have been without their parents in Paris for several days.
The solo engagements, particularly for Princess Leonor, is just another sign of their importance within Spain's modern-day monarchy.
King Felipe VI of Spain and Queen Letizia's selfie at the opening ceremony in Paris. Instagram/casareal.es
Princess Leonor is increasingly taking on a more prominent role within the royal family as she prepares for the throne.
Her first official engagement was at age 12 and was followed by her first solo royal event in 2021.
On her 18th birthday in October, Leonor cemented her position as her father's heir presumptive and future Queen when she swore allegiance to the Constitution and the King.
She is also undertaking three years of military training, something her father also completed before becoming King.
Watch every moment, every medal of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 live and free on Channel 9 and 9Now. Plus, every event ad-free and in 4K on Stan Sport.
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