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"In the European parliamentary monarchies it is a widely observed and shared tradition that future Heads of State develop a military career and, within this framework, receive training of this nature, which varies according to the characteristics of each country, in addition to university education. This practice is based on the fact that, in most cases and in the terms and scope provided for and regulated in the various constitutional texts, they are assigned the supreme command of the Armed Forces. So does our own Constitution." The last point of the Zarzuela statement where it was explained that Princess Leonor will begin military training next August recalled that the daughter of the Kings is not an exception, but the usual procedure of the Royal Families. However, in each country the model has been adapted to the customs of the place.

Victoria of Sweden.GTRES

Victoria of Sweden entered her country's Armed Forces Academy at the age of 26, where she received a three-week basic instruction. A much more limited time than that of the Spanish Heiress, and that she also received with much older than the cadets who enter the academies.

Elizabeth from the BelgiansGTRES

A similar model was followed by Elizabeth of the Belgians. The daughter of Felipe and Matilde attended a camp that the Royal Military Academy of Belgium organizes in Brussels in summer and that lasts just two weeks. The heiress was photographed maneuvering, carrying a rifle and even wearing camouflage makeup on her face. The young woman then spent a full course at the academies.

Prince William.GTRES

In May 2004, Prince William, now heir to the British throne, expressed his willingness to pursue a military career. The then young prince has just finished his university studies and opted for the Armed Forces instead of a specialization in a master's degree. The son of Charles III and Lady Di joined the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst after a selection process. He remained seven years in the military career, reaching the job of lieutenant of the Royal Air Force, but for his royal duties he left the Army.

A more particular case was that of Amalia from the Netherlands. William and Maxima's daughter received a letter when she came of age to enlist in military service. The so-called mili is not mandatory in the Netherlands, but optional for men and women, who receive a letter to enlist. However, since they are not lieutenant generals in their country, kings do not need to pursue military careers and are authorized to wear military uniforms in some acts. Although she has not received military training, last summer the princess visited the bases of the three Armies, where she flew in an F-16, piloted a Leopard tank and dived into a submarine.

Haakon from Norway.GTRES

Hakoon of Norway served in the Navy and then entered a naval base in his country. The heir repeated an exact model to that of Felipe VI, starting university training after the military. A little more extensive was the formation of Frederick of Denmark, who passed through all three armies intermittently from 1988 to 2004.

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