Spain's Crown Prince Felipe, holds up his baby daughter Leonor during a traditional religious ceremony at the Basilica of Our Lady Of Atocha in Madrid, Wednesday, June 7, 2006.
Princess Leonor of Spain contemplates all the attention she's getting at the Basilica of Our Lady Of Atocha in Madrid, Wednesday, June 7, 2006. The tradition of presenting recently-born babies before the image of the Virgin of Atocha dates back to the 17th century.
Attendees applaud as Crown Prince Felipe and Princess Letizia of Spain present their daughter, Princess Leonor, to the Virgin of Atocha at the basilica that bears her name in Madrid on June 7, 2006. In 2004, the just-married Princess Letizia followed tradition by offering her wedding bouquet to the Virgin.
Crown Prince Felipe of Spain gazes at his beautiful little baby, Princess Leonor at the dedication to the Virgin of Atocha on June 7, 2006 in Madrid, Spain. Leonor was born on October 31, 2005.
Princess Leonor of Spain receives a blessing while her proud parents Crown Prince Felipe and Princess Letizia look on at the presentation to the Virgin of Atocha on June 7, 2006 in Madrid, Spain. The image of the Virgin is made of wood. She holds a golden apple in her right hand and cradles the infant Jesus in her left arm.
Princess Leonor of Spain at her dedication to the Virgen of Nuestra Senora de Atocha on June 7, 2006 in Madrid, Spain. Her father is the heir to the Spanish throne, but her mother is a commoner whose parents are a journalist and a nurse.
Crown Prince Felipe and Princess Letizia of Spain present Princess Leonor of Spain to the Virgen of Atocha on June 7, 2006 in Madrid, Spain. Leonor's daddy holds a master's degree in international relations and a law degree. The 6-foot-4 prince was also on the Spanish Olympic sailing team in 1992.