Future Spanish Queen Leonor Completes Paratrooper Training

Princess Leonor, Spain's 20-year-old heir to the throne, has completed paratrooper training as part of her military education. The future queen accomplished several jumps during the course, including at least one nighttime parachute jump, according to Spanish media reports. The military training is designed to prepare Leonor for her future role as commander-in-chief of Spain's armed forces, a constitutional responsibility that comes with the Spanish crown. As heir apparent, Leonor is following the traditional path of military service that prepares Spanish royalty for their ceremonial leadership of the country's military forces.