They take duty seriously, but Queen Letizia and Felipe VI of Spain cherish their two daughters above all
Behind the glamour is a lot of love.
Felipe and Letizia presented their newborn daughter and heir to the throne, Leonor, outside the Ruber International Hospital in October 2005.
(Image: Getty)The first time mum couldn't contain her pride.
(Image: Getty)Letizia holds her daughter Leonor for a photocall during her baptism.
(Image: Getty)Love was radiating from Felipe and Letizia as they doted on their first born.
(Image: Getty)Three became four when Sofia was born in April 2007! The couple was photographed sharing a gleeful moment in front of the Ruber Clinic in Madrid.
(Image: Getty)She was so precious!
(Image: Instagram)Sofia and her parents were photographed before her baptism.
(Image: Getty)Letizia dotes on Leonor during a summer holiday in Palma de Mallorca.
(Image: Getty)The girls were adorably dressed in matching outfits for Easter Sunday Mass in 2009.
(Image: Getty)They may be royals, but they too get nervous for their eldest child's first day of school, which also happened to fall on Letizia's birthday.
(Image: Getty)The girls practised their royal waves with encouraging support from their parents.
(Image: Getty)The family looked refreshed in more casual clothes than usual to visit La Granja.
(Image: Getty)Letizia gazed at Sofia during the Asturias award ceremony, and they both looked exceptionally regal.
(Image: Getty)They look straight out of a Ralph Lauren and Tom Ford Gucci era catalogue.
(Image: Getty)They shared a rare intimate moment during their visit to the Nautical Club of Palma.
(Image: Getty)Sofia and Leonor have grown up so much! And it appears their parents have taught them well.
(Image: Getty)Sofia wouldn't let her injury get in the way of her performing royal duties perfectly.
(Image: Getty)Future queen Leonor (centre) is already following in her father's footsteps.
(Image: Getty)Leonor and Sofia took style inspiration from their mother, as the royal family attended a Workshop For Young People Of The Princess Of Girona Foundation.
(Image: Getty)The princesses accompanied their parents on a colourful outing in July 2022.
(Image: Getty)In August 2022, the Spanish king and queen visited the Cartuja of Valldemossa for a laid-back appearance with their teenage daughters.
(Image: Getty)Royal watchers couldn't believe how much the princesses already resemble their beautiful mother - especially Crown Princess Leonor (left).
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