"Trust me, as I have all my trust in our future, in the future of Spain." With these words, Princess Leonor has asked for the trust of the Spanish people in her new role after committing herself as heir to the Crown by swearing in the Constitution on the day she comes of age in a solemn session in the Congress of Deputies. .
Thus, the Princess of Asturias has committed herself this Tuesday, October 31, to all Spaniards by stating that "from today I owe myself to all Spaniards, whom I will serve at all times with respect and loyalty." "There is no greater pride," added the princess, who asked that "you trust me, as I have all my trust in our future, in the future of Spain."
The Princess of Asturias spoke at the Royal Palace after receiving from the hands of her father, the King, the Collar of the Order of Charles III to express gratitude for that decoration, as well as the Congress and Senate medals that the respective presidents they have imposed on him this noon.
The princess has remembered the words that her father told her when he awarded her the Golden Fleece: “You will be permanently guided by the Constitution, complying with it and observing it, you will serve Spain with humility and awareness of your institutional position.” "These are words that I will keep in mind at all times," said Leonor, who has committed "with that spirit and with a great sense of duty" to conduct her actions in all areas of her life "always attending to the general interests of our Nation"; to observe “behavior that deserves the recognition and appreciation of citizens”; to fulfill her "obligations with total dedication and unconditional dedication, always trying to grow as a person with the love and support of my family."
"I have solemnly, formally and publicly committed myself to our democratic principles and our constitutional values, which I fully assume," Princess Leonor insisted. "And I have assumed a great responsibility with Spain before the Cortes Generales, which I hope to reciprocate with the greatest dignity and with the best example," she added.
"I have also sworn an oath of fidelity to the King," Leonor continued, "not only to his person, but also to what the Crown symbolizes and represents: the unity and permanence of Spain."
Previously, the acting President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez, congratulated the princess, wished her a "life full of prosperity and wisdom" in her "new responsibility as Crown Princess" and offered her "loyalty, affection and the respect of the Government" in an event in which the entire Royal Family, the presidents of the Congress and the Senate and a good part of the acting Executive and senior institutional officials were present. The head of the Executive has indicated in a brief speech that the institutions of a democracy "earn their stature not only because of their history, but also because of their ability to serve the common good", a precept that, addressing the princess, said be sure, “it will guide your path.”
