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Daily Mail
4 days ago
- General
- Daily Mail
Princess Leonor of Spain says 'hola' to the Big Apple as her Navy training ship docks in New York
Princess Leonor of Spain looked every inch a poised naval cadet as she arrived in New York on board a Spanish Navy training ship today. The 19-year-old Crown Princess of Spain, who began her military training two summers ago, blended in with her fellow cadets in a crisp white uniform complete with black insignia. The royal took her hat off and saluted onlookers as she stood proudly aboard the Juan Sebastián de Elcano as it arrived in the US. Standing shoulder-to-shoulder with her peers, the Princess appeared in great spirits as she beamed on arrival. With her long blonde hair neatly tucked back, Leonor blended seamlessly in. According to EDATV News, Princess Leonor will not continue the return trip to Spain. Instead, she will return by plane to board the Spanish Navy guided missile frigate Blas de Lezo, where she will complete an essential part of her naval training. However, on July 7, she is scheduled to reunite with the ship and her classmates in Gijón, Spain. After completing her stint at the General Military Academy in Zaragoza, Leonor is now gaining naval experience before moving on to air force training later this year. It follows heartwarming footage from last month that shows the Princess embracing her mother, Queen Letizia, after four months apart. The Spanish royals were reunited at the Port of Fuerte Amador in Panama City, after Letizia flew more than 8,000 miles across the globe to see her daughter. The pair had not seen each other since January, when the young royal set sail aboard the Juan Sebastian. Moving video from the Spanish Royal Household captured the moment they were finally reunited, with Leonor running across the port to greet her mother. She was soon embraced in an effusive hug that was so powerful that Leonor had to take her hat off, while the Queen had tears in her eyes. They were then pictured excitedly catching up, as Leonor, who previously graduated from UWC Atlantic, her independent boarding school in South Wales, has been on a whirlwind adventure. Letizia's visit to Panama was an unofficial trip, sources at Zarzuela Palace told Spain's Hola! Magazine. The royal took her hat off and saluted onlookers as she stood proudly aboard the Juan Sebastián de Elcano as it arrived in the US today After her arrival in New York, Princess Leonor will not continue the return trip to Spain with her classmates. Instead, she will return by plane to board the Spanish Navy guided missile frigate Blas de Lezo, where she will complete an essential part of her naval training And their moving reunion was made all the more special - as it was Mother's Day in Spain. While Leonor was smartly kitted out in her naval uniform, her mother had chosen to wear matching shades of white in casual jeans, T-shirt and white trainers. For the Crown Princess's training cruise, she is sailing through two oceans, and visiting 10 ports and eight countries in America, according to La Vanguardia. The Princess of Asturias, as she is also known, participated in a visit to Panama Viejo, took a short walk to the Cathedral Tower and visited several rooms of the Museum (of Panama Viejo), which has a commemorative plaque of the visit of His Majesty the King 2019. Leonor is following in the footsteps of her father King Felipe as well as her grandfather Juan Carlos, who all attended military training with every of the three armed services in the country. Navy Captain Pedro Cardona Suanzes, director-commandant of the Naval Military School in Marín, previously described the daily routine of the midshipmen to the Spanish newspaper La Vanguardia. He said that their life is 'non-stop' adding that there are constant tasks for them to do, from the minute they wake up until they go to bed in the evening. The captain said the day starts at 6.45am. They then shower, make their beds and go and get breakfast all before 7.30am - when their white uniforms are inspected to be 'spotless'. During the week, all students must be in bed before 10.45pm to ensure they get their full eight hours of sleep. On weekends, pupils are allowed to wake up two hours later than usual, at 8.45am and first-years are allowed to stay up until 1.30am in the morning. Before she started her three-year training, Leonor revealed her enthusiasm for becoming a cadet at the Princesa de Girona Foundation award ceremony in Girona last year. She said at the time: 'I have just finished high school and I am about to start a new stage with a period of military training. 'I am happy because I know how much the Spanish value our armed forces... it is an important moment in my life and I feel very excited and determined to continue learning and giving my best effort.'
Daily Mail
06-05-2025
- General
- Daily Mail
Princess Leonor beams in crisp white uniform as she joins fellow cadets aboard Spanish Navy's training ship
She may be a future queen, but today Princess Leonor looked every inch the poised naval cadet as she stood proudly aboard the Juan Sebastián de Elcano, the Royal Spanish Navy's training ship, as it neared the historic Miraflores Locks of the Panama Canal. The 19-year-old Crown Princess of Spain, who began her military training two summers ago, cut a striking figure in her crisp white uniform complete with black insignia. With her long blonde hair neatly tucked back and a beaming smile on her face, Leonor blended seamlessly with her fellow midshipmen - though her royal poise was unmistakable. Standing shoulder-to-shoulder with cadets aboard the four-masted schooner, Leonor appeared relaxed and confident, clearly embracing the demands of military life. The stop in Panama marks one of several international legs of the Elcano's voyage - a rite of passage for Spain's naval trainees and a nod to centuries of maritime tradition. Royal watchers have praised the princess's commitment to duty, noting how she's thrown herself into the rigours of the forces. After completing her stint at the General Military Academy in Zaragoza, Leonor is now gaining naval experience before moving on to air force training later this year. It's a far cry from tiaras and ballrooms - but for Spain's future queen, service and discipline are clearly part of the crown. It follows heartwarming footage from earlier this week that shows the Princess embracing her mother, Queen Letizia, after four months apart. The Spanish royals were reunited at the Port of Fuerte Amador in Panama City, after Letizia flew more than 8,000 miles across the globe to see her beloved daughter. Princess Leonor and her mother Letizia had not seen each other since January, when the young royal set sail aboard the Juan Sebastian. Moving video from the Spanish Royal Household captured the moment they were finally reunited, with Leonor running across the port to greet her mother. She was soon embraced in an effusive hug that was so powerful that Leonor had to take her hat off, while the Queen had tears in her eyes. They were then pictured excitedly catching up, as Leonor, who previously graduated from UWC Atlantic in South Wales, has been on a whirlwind adventure. Letizia's visit to Panama was an unofficial trip, sources at Zarzuela Palace told Spain's Hola! Magazine. And their moving reunion was made all the more special - as this weekend Mother's Day was celebrated in Spain. While Leonor was smartly kitted out in her naval uniform, her mother had chosen to wear matching shades of white in casual jeans, T-shirt and white trainers. For the Crown Princess's training cruise, she is sailing through two oceans, and visiting 10 ports and eight countries in America, according to La Vanguardia. The Princess of Asturias, as she is also known, participated in a visit to Panama Viejo, took a short walk to the Cathedral Tower and visited several rooms of the Museum (of Panama Viejo), which has a commemorative plaque of the visit of His Majesty the King 2019. Leonor is following in the footsteps of her father King Felipe as well as her grandfather Juan Carlos, who all attended military training with every of the three armed services in the country. Navy Captain Pedro Cardona Suanzes, director-commandant of the Naval Military School in Marín, previously described the daily routine of the midshipmen to the Spanish newspaper La Vanguardia. He said that their life is 'non-stop' adding that there are constant tasks for them to do, from the minute they wake up until they go to bed in the evening. The captain said the day starts at 6.45am. They then shower, make their beds and go and get breakfast all before 7.30am - when their white uniforms are inspected to be 'spotless'. During the week, all students must be in bed before 10.45pm to ensure they get their full eight hours of sleep. On weekends, pupils are allowed to wake up two hours later than usual, at 8.45am and first-years are allowed to stay up until 1.30am in the morning. Before she started her three-year training, Leonor revealed her enthusiasm for becoming a cadet at the Princesa de Girona Foundation award ceremony in Girona last year. She said at the time: 'I have just finished high school and I am about to start a new stage with a period of military training. 'I am happy because I know how much the Spanish value our armed forces... it is an important moment in my life and I feel very excited and determined to continue learning and giving my best effort.'
Daily Mail
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Emotional moment Queen Letizia and Princess Leonor of Spain run to embrace each other after four months apart
This is the adorable moment Queen Letizia and Princess of Leonor threw royal protocol to the wind as they were reunited after months apart. The Spanish royals were reunited at the Port of Fuerte Amador in Panama City on Saturday morning, after Letizia flew more than 8,000 miles across the globe to see her beloved daughter. Princess Leonor, 19, who is heir to the Spanish throne, has been away from her family and friends as she embarks on a navy training course around the world. She and her mother Letizia had not seen each other since January, when she set sail aboard the Juan Sebastian de Elcano. Moving video footage from the Spanish Royal Household captured the moment they were finally reunited, with Leonor running across the port to greet her mother. She was soon embraced in an effusive hug that was so powerful that Leonor had to take her hat off, while the Queen had tears in her eyes. They were then pictured excitedly catching up, as Leonor, who previously graduated from UWC Atlantic in South Wales, has been on a whirlwind adventure. Letizia's visit to Panama was an unofficial trip, sources at Zarzuela Palace told Spain 's Hola! Magazine. This is the adorable moment Queen Letizia and Princess of Leonor threw royal protocol to the wind as they were reunited after months apart And their moving reunion was made all the more special - as this weekend Mother's Day is celebrated in Spain. While Leonor was smartly kitted out in her naval uniform, her mother had chosen to wear matching shades of white in casual jeans, T-shirt and white trainers. For the Crown Princess's training cruise, she is sailing through two oceans, and visiting 10 ports and eight countries in America, according to La Vanguardia. She will stay in her stopover in Panama until May 6, where she's been enjoying exploring. The Princess of Asturias, as she is also known, participated in a visit to Panama Viejo, took a short walk to the Cathedral Tower and visited several rooms of the Museum (of Panama Viejo), which has a commemorative plaque of the visit of His Majesty the King 2019. Her Royal Highness and the Queen participated in the reception on board that traditionally takes place and had lunch at the El Nacional restaurant in the old town in Panama. Leonor has so far been to Peru, Chile, Brazil and Uruguay. She is soon due to pass through Colombia and the Dominican Republic, before concluding her journey in New York. The 19-year-old has been serving on the 'Juan Sebastián de Elcano' as a first midshipman. Leonor is due to be docked in Panama until May 6, when she will resume her journey Letizia's welcome marked the first visit the heir to the throne has received from family and loved ones since she set sail on January 11, when she set sail in Cadiz. Meanwhile, her parents smiled and waved goodbye, while King Felipe documented the milestone by snapping photographs of Leonor. She is following in the footsteps of her father, Felipe, and her grandfather, King Juan Carlos, who also carried out a similar trip. Leonor - who began three years of military training in 2023 - looked just the part in her navy uniform. As she is the heir to the throne, Leonor will one day take the title of Commander in Chief of the armed forces, alongside being the Queen of Spain. She therefore has to spend three years in each section of defence and has already spent a year at the General Military Academy of Zaragoza. Last month, Leonor enjoyed a break from naval training as she took a dip in the sea at a sunny spot in Uruguay. The future queen was aboard the training ship Juan Sebastián de Elcano when she enjoyed well-earned time off with her fellow midshipmen. Leonor looked sensational in a bikini and sunglasses as she opted for a natural look with her hair tied up and no make-up. Showing off her style, the Princess of Asturias later changed into flip flops, shorts and a white T-shirt as she slung a trendy tote bag over her shoulder as she was joined by a mystery man. Alongside her fellow naval trainee, Leonor wondered through the beaches La Mulata near Montevideo, which was half an hour from the hotel where the royal was staying. The royal then went for a swim before heading before heading to a shopping centre. Leonor is clearly following in her mother Queen Letizia 's footsteps, who is known for her style prowess. She spent a year with the Spanish army before training to be a marine and will then move onto her final rotation at the General Air Academy.
