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Time of India
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Who is Princess Leonor, rumored to have been rejected by footballer Gavi
It's not every day we get to see a royal princess getting rejected! Seems like that almost impossible has *allegedly* happened in the case of Princess Leonor! Read on to know more. Who is Prince Leonor? Princess Leonor of Asturias, born on October 31, 2005, is the eldest daughter of King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia of Spain. As the heir presumptive to the Spanish throne, she holds the title of Princess of Asturias, among others. Leonor has been educated in various prestigious institutions, including UWC Atlantic College in Wales, and is currently undergoing military training at Spain's General Military Academy and Naval Military Academy. Her public appearances often attract significant media attention, and she is known for her poised demeanor and commitment to her royal duties. Despite her high-profile status, Leonor maintains a relatively private personal life, with few details about her relationships or personal interests publicly available. The Gavi romance rumors: a timeline of events The speculation linking Princess Leonor to Spanish footballer Gavi (Pablo Páez Gaviria) began in 2022. After Spain's 7-0 victory over Costa Rica in the 2022 FIFA World Cup, rumors circulated that King Felipe VI had requested a signed jersey from Gavi for his daughter, fueling speculation about a potential relationship. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Esta nueva alarma con cámara es casi regalada en Puente Alto (ver precio) Verisure Alarmas Leer más Undo Further fueling the rumors, during a visit to Zarzuela Palace, a brief handshake between Gavi and Leonor was captured, leading to increased media attention and public curiosity about their relationship. Gavi's stance: prioritizing career and personal Life Despite the growing rumors, Gavi has remained focused on his football career and personal life. Reports suggest that he declined a request from King Felipe VI to provide a personalized gesture for Princess Leonor, choosing instead to continue his relationship with Ana Pelayo, a 22-year-old influencer and student from Seville . Gavi's decision to prioritize his personal relationship over potential royal connections has been met with public support, with fans appreciating his commitment to authenticity and personal choice. Although too much has already been speculated and the rumors linking Princess Leonor and Gavi have captured public attention, there is no confirmed evidence of a romantic relationship between the two. Both individuals continue to focus on their respective paths—Leonor on her royal duties and education, and Gavi on his football career and personal life. As there hasn't been any official statement from either end, for now, the narrative remains entirely speculative. Prince Harry & Meghan Shut Down Split Rumors With Beyoncé Date Night PDA
Daily Mail
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
King Felipe and Queen Letizia of Spain play proud parents as they hug Infanta Sofía, 18, on her graduation day from 'hippie Hogwarts' school
Infanta Sofía of Spain has celebrated her graduation from Wales's 'hippie Hogwarts' school with her proud parents, Queen Letizia and King Felipe. The 18-year-old royal picked up her graduation certificate from UWC Atlantic College in Llantwit Major this weekend and was joined by her royal mother and father in joyful family scenes - while her sister Leonor, 19, sent a sweet video message from her naval . While King Felipe, 57, and Queen Letizia, 52, made the journey to the Welsh county of Vale of Glamorgan, her older sister Crown Princess Leonor, 19, was not at the celebration. At the 'Leaver's Celebration' Sofía posed for family pictures in a smart and stylish bright red, one shoulder jumpsuit while her mother wore a pillarbox red suit over a plain black top. Felipe wore a grey double breasted suit over a white shirt which he paired with an eye-catching pink spotted tie. In sweet photos posted on Instagram by the Royal Household, Sofía held up her diploma certificate and was embraced tightly by her proud parents. Felipe was also spotted taking photos on his phone of Queen Letizia with her arms around their youngest daughter as the family celebrated the happy occasion. Elsewhere, Sofía was pictured standing with her classmates as she waited to pick up her certificate, before shaking hands with her tutor to accept it. During the ceremony to mark the completion of her International Baccalaureate studies, the graduate was showered with praise by her tutor who highlighted her personal and educational achievements, The Times reports. He said: 'Sofía's journey has been marked by her perseverance and remarkable personal growth; she has gone from being an empathetic and affectionate listener by nature to being an accredited "supportive companion". A true friend in difficult times… we will miss Sofía's warmth and vibrant spirit very much.' Sofía's older sister Leonor also attended so-called 'Hippie Hogwarts', dubbed so thanks to its alternative approach to education. Future queen Leonor graduated in 2023 and is now in the second year of her three years of military training before she attends university. The older princess is currently aboard Juan Sebastián de Elcano engaged in naval training so was unable to attend Sofía's celebration in person, although the sisters were no doubt in touch on the special day. Leonor sent her younger sibling a sweet video message from the high seas to congratulate her sister on graduating - while also wishing her a belated happy birthday after she turned 18 on April 29. Leonor's touching video was shared on Instagram by the Royal Household and began with her and her fellow trainees singing happy birthday to Sofía, which was on 29 April but they were unable to share the clip nearer to the date due to technical issues. After the birthday song a montage of clips and pictures of the sisters from their childhood up until the present day were shown. The adorable snaps showed the two sisters as young royals accompanying their parents at official engagements and also included more candid at home videos of them as toddlers. The most recent images showed the close sisters enjoying sporting events and posing for casual mirror selfies. At the end of the video Leonor addressed her younger sister directly on the deck of the naval boat while dressed in her uniform. Sofía received high praise from one of her tutors as she accepted her certificate during the formal part of the ceremony Who is UWC's founder Kurt Hahn? Kurt Matthias Robert Martin Hahn CBE was a German educator. He founded several schools in Germany and the UK, including Prince Charles' former boarding school Gordonstoun, and the United World Colleges. Hahn's educational philosophy was based on respect for adolescents, whom he believed to possess an innate decency and moral sense, but who were, he believed, corrupted by society as they aged. He believed that education could prevent this corruption, if students were given opportunities for personal leadership and to see the results of their own actions. This is one reason for the focus on outdoor adventure in his philosophy. Hahn founded the institutions as a practical response to the search for new and peaceful solutions in a post-war world riven by political, racial and economic divisions. Hahn had been invited to address the NATO Defence College, where he saw former enemies from several nations working together towards a common goal. With a number of colleagues Hahn realised how much more could be done to overcome the hostility of the Cold War if young people from different nations could be brought together in a similar way. He envisaged a college for students who were already grounded in their own cultures but impressionable enough to learn from others. Drawn from all nations, the students would be selected purely on merit and potential, regardless of race, religion, nationality and background. In Spanish, Leonor said: 'Hi Sofía, I couldn't be there in Wales today to be with you on your graduation day, but I wanted to take this opportunity to congratulate you. 'I'm so proud of you, and I'll see you back home soon to celebrate. Enjoy yourselves and lots of kisses.' Sofía's celebration comes after two years of studying at the prestigious school which is based in the medieval St Donat's Castle, surrounded by 122 acres of woodlands and within walking distance from the ocean. When the Spanish royal family announced that Sofía would be attending the Welsh boarding school it was noted that she would be enrolling in courses that covered 'both science and arts,' as wells taking part in more creative opportunities such as theatre, music, and sports. In the announcement the family also confirmed that they would be covering the £68,000 fee for Sofía's two year course with their personal finaces. The statement read: 'The cost of the international baccalaureate that the Infanta Sofía will take will also be paid in full personally by Their Majesties the King and Queen with their annual allowance.' UWC Atlantic College was founded by German educationalist Kurt Hahn in 1962 and has been dubbed Hippie Hogwarts for it's progressive approach to education. The school is one of 18 which make up the The United World College Movement, which according to it's website 'is a global education movement that makes education a force to unite people, nations and cultures for peace and a sustainable future.' At the school's helm as co-presidents are The Queen and Queen Noor of Jordan so it comes as no surprise that the student cohort and it's alumni includes several other royals. King Willem-Alexander, the King of the Netherlands, studied at the College from 1983 to 1985. His daughter Princess Alexia of the Netherlands followed in his footsteps and graduated in 2023, the same year as Leonor. Princess Elisabeth of Belgium, the daughter of King Philippe and Queen Mathilde, enrolled at the school in 2018 but had her time at the castle cut short due to Covid-19 and was forced to continue her studies online at home. Meanwhile Princess Raiyah of Jordan, the daughter of King Hussein of Jordan and Queen Noor also attended the institution before going on to study Japanese at The University of Edinburgh. Students at the school are housed in eight purpose-built boarding houses which accommodate roughly 48 students each. St Donat's Castle is the main building of the College and houses the Tudor Great Hall, the Gothic Dining Hall, the Bradenstoke Hall used for assemblies and performances and an extensive 25,000-book Library. While some teaching does take part in the castle many classes are held in modern academic blocks which were built in the 1960s-80s. Unlike most students those at UWC only have lessons for half the day. The first class begins at 8am and teaching wraps up by lunchtime. The school covers all the usual core subjects such as Economics, English Literature, Mathematics, History, and the Sciences but also boasts a wide range of optional courses including Design Tech, Visual Arts, Film studies, Music and Global Politics. Alongside their studies students at Hippie Hogwarts must also undertake a minimum of two hours of community service, two hours of physical activity and a further two hours of creative activity each week. The schools website says it seeks to 'inspire changemakers' and looks for students who 'can navigate the complexity of life and (reach) beyond easy answers.' According to The Times Spanish media has reported that Sofía is likely to go on to attend university rather than begin military training like her sister did after completing her studies at UWC.
Daily Mail
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
EDEN CONFIDENTIAL: Meghan's 'desperate to trump the royals', claims former friend
When they both attended the LA Children's Hospital Gala last year, TV presenter Lizzie Cundy claimed the Duchess of Sussex was there just 'for the photographs'. Now, Cundy, who used to be Meghan's friend, says her behaviour has worsened since then. 'Meghan is desperate to be liked, desperate to be powerful and desperate to trump the royals with anything she does,' Lizzie, 56, tells me at the Diva Awards at 8 Northumberland Avenue in London. 'Sadly for her, you can't buy likeability, and she's lacking in that by the bucket-load.' Lizzie adds of Prince Harry: 'He looks deeply unhappy. I think he is missing his family and, obviously, worried about his father's health.' Poppy's in bloom for baby shower When I disclosed a year ago that Poppy Delevingne had found love with Archie Keswick, Sienna Miller's ex, friends told me he hated being photographed in public. Archie, who is a member of the Jardine Matheson dynasty which owns the Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group, was, however, happy to be pictured at Poppy's baby shower. The actress and model, who turns 39 this weekend, is expecting her first child, a girl, next month with Archie, 43, whose family fortune is reputed to top £6 billion. Poppy wore a pink dress for the London party, where she and Archie were joined by family members including her sister, Cara Delevingne, 32, her mother, Pandora, 65, and Archie's sister, Willa Keswick, 40. Birthday girl Sofia dodges power cut Princess Sofia of Spain, who turns 18 today, has just one term left at UWC Atlantic College, in the Vale of Glamorgan, Wales. The younger daughter of King Felipe and Queen Letizia followed in the footsteps of her sister, Princess Leonor, and enrolled in the school which has been described as 'Hippy Hogwarts' thanks to its progressive approach and castle setting. This photograph, issued by the Spanish royal household to celebrate Sofia's birthday, was taken at Zarzuela Palace, her family's home in Madrid. Sofia is second in line to the Spanish throne. I've been very lucky, says Fry Sir Stephen Fry says he can't help young people seeking his advice because he's too privileged. 'I get requests from people and their parents, saying my boy or my girl wants to get into showbusiness, wants to get into publishing, has written a book, has a YouTube channel that nobody subscribes to, and how do they get an agent? How do they get noticed? 'And I'm in the awful position of saying I don't know,' he admits. 'I have had every door open to me without me having to knock on it… it's deeply unfair for me to be so lucky.' While Prince William was in Rome attending Pope Francis's funeral on Saturday, his uncle and aunt Prince Edward and Sophie were enjoying la dolce vita in London. The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh were at the River Cafe, Ruth Rogers's celebrated Italian restaurant in west London. 'They were attending a 60th birthday dinner for their friend Tanya Rose,' a pal tells me. Tanya, a travel public relations boss, has known King Charles's 61-year-old brother since they were at Gordonstoun school together. Olympic gold medallist Dame Kelly Holmes fears for fellow athletes when they retire. 'I'd been in the military for ten years and an international athlete for 12, [then] I lost all of that structure and purpose,' she tells me. 'We always need to do more to support retired athletes, as with veterans. There has to be a structure in place.'
