King Felipe traveled to Costa Rica this month to attend the inauguration ceremonies for incoming President Laura Fernández Delgado.

His Majesty received a warm welcome from those who attended the transfer-of-power ceremony at the National Stadium in San José.

When King Felipe was crown prince, King Juan Carlos deputized him to attend Latin American inauguration ceremonies. The task may eventually fall on Princess Leonor, who will soon begin her college studies.

Princess Leonor, heir to the Spanish throne, will study political science at Carlos III University in Madrid starting in the fall, the Royal Household said last week.

The Princess of Asturias has been going through years of military training following her graduation from high school and oath to Parliament as heir.

A release from the Royal Household said the princess would perform official duties as heir to the throne during her time studying at Carlos III University.