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Princess Leonor, Sofia dazzle in elegant Mallorca outing

Princess Leonor and Infanta Sofia captured attention with their elegant appearances during a family outing in Mallorca.

The Spanish royal sisters joined King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia for a family dinner in Palma on Friday evening, August 7.

The family gathered at Mia restaurant as part of their annual summer stay in Mallorca. The outing gave the young royals another opportunity to showcase their distinctive styles.

Princess Leonor, the heir to the Spanish throne, made a particularly striking appearance. The 20-year-old royal wore a sleeveless, ankle-length dress with a colourful floral pattern.

Her dress featured shades of blue, teal and pink. It also had a fitted waist and a flowing skirt that gave the outfit a sophisticated look.

Leonor completed her appearance with navy blue and beige wedge sandals. She also carried a bright pink clutch that added a bold touch to her ensemble.

The princess wore her long dark hair in loose waves. Her understated styling complemented the colourful dress.

Infanta Sofia also opted for a summery outfit. She wore a white off-the-shoulder maxi dress decorated with blue floral and abstract patterns.

The dress featured short sleeves, a defined waist and a flowing floor-length skirt. Sofia paired it with white flat shoes.

She left her glossy brown hair loose over her shoulders. Her simple styling added to the relaxed summer look.

The sisters were joined by their parents for the dinner. Queen Sofia, the mother of King Felipe VI, also attended the family gathering.

Princess Leonor has increasingly attracted public attention as she prepares for her future role as Spain’s monarch. Born on October 31, 2005, she is the elder daughter of King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia.

She holds the title Princess of Asturias and is first in line to the Spanish throne.

Leonor recently completed three years of military training. During her training, she served across Spain’s Army, Navy and Air and Space Force.

Following her military education, she is enjoying an extended summer break. She is then expected to begin a new academic chapter.

The young royal is set to study Political Science at Carlos III University in Madrid.

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