The Princess has received, at the Royal Palace, the collar of the Order of Charles III, which is the highest honorary distinction among the Spanish civil orders and has been awarded, for more than two centuries, to members of royal families and heads of State and Government, both Spanish and foreign. Afterwards, the princess gave a brief speech in which she asked the Spanish people to trust her. “I have solemnly, formally and publicly committed myself to our democratic principles and our constitutional values, which I fully assume. And I have assumed a great responsibility towards Spain before the Cortes Generales, which I hope to reciprocate with the greatest dignity and with the best example. From today I owe myself to all Spaniards, whom I will serve at all times with respect and loyalty. There is no greater pride. On this important day – which I will always remember with emotion – I ask you to trust me, as I have placed all my trust in our future, in the future of Spain. Thank you very much”, the Princess finished her intervention, responded with a long applause.