Spanish Embassy Protests Privacy Breach Over Crown Princess Leonor’s Mall Photos

The unauthorized release of surveillance images from a Chilean mall has prompted diplomatic action and a debate over privacy and media ethics.

The Spanish Embassy in Chile has filed a formal complaint regarding the unauthorized dissemination of surveillance footage showing Crown Princess Leonor during a private mall visit in Punta Arenas.
The Spanish Royal Household has condemned the release of the images, stating it violates privacy laws in both Spain and Chile.
The shopping mall in Punta Arenas confirmed sharing the photos with media outlets but defended its actions as being for journalistic purposes, denying any legal wrongdoing.
The incident has raised broader concerns about privacy rights, data protection, and the ethical responsibilities of media organizations in covering public figures.
Crown Princess Leonor is currently aboard the Spanish naval training ship 'Juan Sebastian Elcano,' continuing her military education, which began in 2023 as preparation for her future royal duties.