Who will rule Europe next? From Leonor to Amalia, 6 princesses before the crowns of their countries

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Who will rule Europe next? From Leonor to Amalia, 6 princesses before the crowns
Princess Leonor

For a long time, women seemed to be suppressed from the highest positions of government. However, the future of Europe will be shaped by the six heiresses destined to bear the crowns of their countries, in an era still marked by predominantly male monarchs after the end of two historical eras.

Princess Leonor

The abdication of Queen Margrethe II of Denmark marked the definitive end of an era, leaving the last reigning queen in Europe to rule in her own name after the death of Queen Elizabeth II. This historical shift effectively wiped women off the European monarchical map for the first time since the 19th century, ushering in a new era led by princesses like Leonor of Bourbon and Ortiz.

Who will rule Europe next? From Leonor to Amalia, 6 princesses before the crowns

Born on October 31, 2005, Leonor has been Princess of Austria since 2014, as well as Princess of Girona and Viana, and is first in line to the Spanish throne. Since birth, she has been groomed to embody the continuity of a dynasty that spans three centuries.

Who will rule Europe next? From Leonor to Amalia, 6 princesses before the crowns

Its role is becoming increasingly visible through military training and the oath to the Constitution, which marks the path to a future rule defined by duty, commitment, and institutional presence.

Elisabeth of Belgium

One of Leonor's contemporaries is the eldest daughter of King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium. Born on October 25, 2001, Princess Elisabeth, Duchess of Brabant, is destined to become the first Belgian queen to rule in her own name. Since birth, she has been a central figure in the country, with an education tailored specifically to her future role.

Who will rule Europe next? From Leonor to Amalia, 6 princesses before the crowns

Elisabeth completed intensive training at the Royal Military Academy in Brussels and then studied history and politics at the University of Oxford. She continued her military training and then moved to the United States, where she is pursuing a master's degree in public policy. In addition to her academic career, she is increasingly present on the international stage, attending important royal events.

Amalia of the Netherlands

The Princess of Orange was born on December 7, 2003. Her birth continued the tradition of female rulers in the Netherlands, where queens have reigned for more than a century. Amalia is expected to continue this line.

Who will rule Europe next? From Leonor to Amalia, 6 princesses before the crowns

She graduated in Politics, Psychology, Law and Economics (PPLE) and is currently studying law at the University of Amsterdam. Like the others, she is also undergoing symbolic military training through the Ministry of Defense program.

Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden

Victoria holds a special place as she has been Crown Princess since 1973, when her father became king. Her role was previously questioned because of her gender, but over time she has become one of the most enduring figures in the European monarchy.

Who will rule Europe next? From Leonor to Amalia, 6 princesses before the crowns

She studied at Yale University in the US and in 2010 married Daniel Westling, with whom she has two children.

Ingrid and Estelle

In addition to the main heiresses, there are also Princess Ingrid Alexandra of Norway and Princess Estelle of Sweden.

Who will rule Europe next? From Leonor to Amalia, 6 princesses before the crowns

Although they are further along in the line of succession, both are destined to become queens one day and are already taking their first institutional steps.

Who will rule Europe next? From Leonor to Amalia, 6 princesses before the crowns

Together, these six women represent the generation that will shape a Europe in which monarchies will continue to play an important symbolic and institutional role, but under the leadership of young heiresses who will mark the future of their countries.



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