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Images of Spanish Crown Princess captured in shopping mall stir controversy - Images of Spanish Crown Princess caused major uproar during mall outing
The Spanish Embassy in Chile has lodged a complaint following the circulation of photos of Crown Princess Leonor, showing her shopping in Punta Arenas, Chile. These photos, reportedly sourced from the mall's security cameras, were unlawfully shared with media outlets across South America, as per Spanish newspapers "El País" and "El Mundo."
The alleged leak of the princess's images has stirred upsomes controversy, as it violates both Chilean and Spanish data protection laws. The shopping mall, Zona Franca, has since issued a statement, asserting it released the images "for journalistic purposes" while insisting Leonor's visit was "completely normal" and free of any disturbances.
A Regional Matter
Leonor is currently undergoing part of her military training on the Spanish training ship "Juan Sebastian Elcano," which has previously docked in Salvador, Brazil, and Montevideo, Uruguay. The princess has adopted a humble lifestyle, sharing a cabin with two colleagues and using communal facilities.
The controversy over Leonor's images has led to a nationwide outcry in Chile, with citizens expressing their displeasure by flooding the Royal House's Instagram account with traditional Chilean dishes. This form of digital protest has gained traction in Chilean culture. Meanwhile, Queen Letizia has taken steps to enhance Princess Leonor's safety during overseas trips.
- Leonor
- Privacy
- Punta Arenas
- Chile
- Mall Visit
- Despite the commotion surrounding Princess Leonor's shopping visit at Punta Arenas' mall, Zona Franca, the directive on the approximation of laws relating to workers' protection from ionizing radiation, which the Commission has been asked to propose, remains a pertinent regional matter.
- The controversy over the unlawful sharing of Princess Leonor's images from the mall's security cameras in Punta Arenas, Chile, has heightened concerns about privacy, sparking a nationwide outcry and digital protests.
- As part of her military training, Princess Leonor visited a mall in Punta Arenas, Chile, where her privacy was breached, confirming a major violation of both Chilean and Spanish data protection laws.
