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Daily Mail
6 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.'
BBC News
03-06-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Gosport MP fears for future of Royal Navy training bases
Concerns over the future of two naval training bases have been raised by an Caroline Dinenage has spoken in the House of Commons about fears for HMS Sultan in Gosport and HMS Collingwood in Fareham. The Conservative MP for Gosport asked for reassurance on their future, after the government published its review of strategic defence and security which states Royal Navy training estate needs "were being reconsidered".The secretary of state for defence, John Healey, said further work on "the nature and needs of our defence estate" was being carried out. Speaking in the House of Commons, Ms Dinenage asked the defence secretary to confirm the local bases are not under Dinenage said: "This line, page 105, reconsidering training estate needs, will concern many."Could he confirm that the outstanding training establishments at HMS Sultan and HMS Collingwood, which employ so many, will not be under threat?" In response Mr Healey said further work on "the nature and needs of our defence estate" was being carried added: "It's right that we do that because we have a long-term view now, we'll be able to take better long-term decisions on that."In a statement, Ms Dinenage later said the review was "very concerning".She added: "HMS Sultan and HMS Collingwood not only offer an incredibly high standard of training and value-for-money for the Royal Navy, but they also create many high skilled jobs in the Gosport peninsula."I will continue to campaign to ensure that the government recognises the contribution of these outstanding establishments." You can follow BBC Hampshire & Isle of Wight on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram.
Fox News
18-05-2025
- General
- Fox News
At least 2 dead after Mexican navy sailing ship collides with Brooklyn Bridge in dramatic NYC crash
A naval training ship donning a massive Mexican flag crashed into the Brooklyn Bridge in New York City on Saturday night, killing at least two people. Videos posted to social media appear to show the mast of the ship crashing into the bridge just before 8:30 p.m., as passengers and nearby onlookers screamed, prompting an immediate search and rescue operation on the East River for the injured passengers. Crew performers were allegedly standing on top of the masts as it struck the bridge, leaving them dangling hundreds of feet in the air over the deck. New York City Mayor Eric Adams said 19 people were injured in the incident, including two who died from their injuries and two who remain in critical condition. All 277 occupants onboard have been accounted for, according to the New York Fire Department (FDNY). The 150-foot-tall Mexican Navy training ship, Cuauhtémoc, appeared to have veered to the side after passing under the bridge, nearly crashing into a nearby pier before coming to a stop. Preliminary information shows that a mechanical issue may have caused the ship to veer off course and collide with the bridge, officials said at a news briefing, although it remains under investigation. The ship had just left a Manhattan pier and was supposed to be headed out to sea and not toward the bridge. The ship struck the bottom side of the roadbed portion of the Brooklyn Bridge, officials with the New York Police Department (NYPD) told Fox News. Flags and debris from the ship plummeted onto the deck and into the water below, as the vessel rocked back and forth, pushing its way under the landmark. "No one fell into the water, they were all hurt inside the ship," an NYPD official said, according to WCBS. "The ship, from what I was informed by the supervisors of the ship, it was disembarking and going to Iceland." The NYPD Harbor Unit responded to the scene to support rescue operations. The Mexican Navy, in an X post, said a "mishap occurred with the Brooklyn Bridge" during a sailing maneuver. "During the sailing maneuver of the Cuauhtémoc sailboat in New York, a mishap occurred with the Brooklyn Bridge, causing damage to the training ship, preventing the continuation of the training cruise for the time being," according to the post. "The status of personnel and equipment is being reviewed by naval and local authorities, who are providing support. The Navy reaffirms its commitment to personnel safety, transparency in its operations, and excellent training for future officers of the Mexican Navy." The Navy said no items fell into the water. There is no major damage to the bridge, according to the NYPD. Traffic was stopped after the collision but was allowed to resume after an inspection. The NYPD had asked the public to avoid the area of the Brooklyn Bridge, South Street Seaport in Manhattan and Dumbo in Brooklyn. "Expect heavy traffic and a large presence of emergency vehicles in the surrounding area," NYPD officials wrote in an X post. New York Attorney General Letitia James took to X to send her prayers. "I'm praying for everyone who was on this ship that crashed into the Brooklyn Bridge this evening," James wrote in a post. "New Yorkers should follow local guidance while our first responders do their jobs." Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum also offered "solidarity and support" to the families of the deceased crew members. "We are deeply saddened by the loss of two crew members of the Cuauhtémoc Training Ship, who lost their lives in the unfortunate accident in New York Harbor. Our sympathy and support go out to their families," she wrote on X. The Cuauhtémoc was built in Bilbao, Spain in 1981 and has won the Tall Ships' Races twice, according to Sail Training International. The ship is in New York City as part of a promotion for an event next year that celebrates America's 250th birthday.
Yahoo
18-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
At least 2 dead after Mexican navy sailing ship collides with Brooklyn Bridge in dramatic NYC crash
A naval training ship donning a massive Mexican flag crashed into the Brooklyn Bridge in New York City on Saturday night, killing at least two people. Videos posted to social media appear to show the mast of the ship crashing into the bridge just before 8:30 p.m., as passengers and nearby onlookers screamed, prompting an immediate search and rescue operation on the East River for the injured and overboard passengers. New York City Mayor Eric Adams said 19 people were injured in the incident, including two who died from their injuries and two who remain in critical condition. The 150-foot-tall Mexican Navy training ship, Cuauhtémoc, appeared to have veered to the side after passing under the bridge, nearly crashing into a nearby pier before coming to a stop. A mechanical issue may have caused the ship to veer off course and collide with the bridge, officials said at a news briefing, although it remains under investigation. 3 Dead, 9 Missing Near San Diego After Boat Washes Ashore The ship struck the bottom side of the roadbed portion of the Brooklyn Bridge, officials with the New York Police Department (NYPD) told Fox News. Read On The Fox News App Flags and debris from the ship plummeted into the water below, as the vessel rocked back and forth, pushing its way under the landmark. All 277 occupants onboard have been accounted for, according to the New York Fire Department (FDNY). "No one fell into the water, they were all hurt inside the ship," an NYPD official said, according to WCBS. "The ship, from what I was informed by the supervisors of the ship, it was disembarking and going to Iceland." The NYPD Harbor Unit responded to the scene to support rescue operations. New Aerial Video Captures Police, Dive Team Response To Fatal Hudson River Helicopter Crash The Mexican Navy, in an X post, said a "mishap occurred with the Brooklyn Bridge" during a sailing maneuver. "During the sailing maneuver of the Cuauhtémoc sailboat in New York, a mishap occurred with the Brooklyn Bridge, causing damage to the training ship, preventing the continuation of the training cruise for the time being," according to the post. "The status of personnel and equipment is being reviewed by naval and local authorities, who are providing support. The Navy reaffirms its commitment to personnel safety, transparency in its operations, and excellent training for future officers of the Mexican Navy." The Navy said no items fell into the water. There is no major damage to the bridge, according to the NYPD. Due to the collision investigation, the NYPD asked the public to avoid the area of the Brooklyn Bridge, South Street Seaport in Manhattan and Dumbo in Brooklyn. "Expect heavy traffic and a large presence of emergency vehicles in the surrounding area," NYPD officials wrote in an X post. 'Everything Is On The Table' As Ntsb Investigates Deadly Hudson River Tour Helicopter Crash New York Attorney General Letitia James took to X to send her prayers. "I'm praying for everyone who was on this ship that crashed into the Brooklyn Bridge this evening," James wrote in a post. "New Yorkers should follow local guidance while our first responders do their jobs." The Cuauhtémoc was built in Bilbao, Spain in 1981 and has won the Tall Ships' Races twice, according to Sail Training International. The ship is in New York City as part of a promotion for an event next year that celebrates America's 250th article source: At least 2 dead after Mexican navy sailing ship collides with Brooklyn Bridge in dramatic NYC crash
Fox News
18-05-2025
- General
- Fox News
Massive sailing vessel collides with Brooklyn Bridge in dramatic NYC crash caught on camera
A search and rescue operation is underway after a naval training ship donning a massive Mexican flag crashed into the Brooklyn Bridge in New York City on Saturday night, sending passengers into the murky water. Videos posted to social media appear to show the mast of the ship crashing into the bridge just before 8:30 p.m., as passengers and nearby onlookers screamed. The 150-foot-tall Mexican Navy training ship, Cuauhtémoc, struck the bottom side of the roadbed portion of the Brooklyn Bridge, officials with the New York Police Department (NYPD) told Fox News. Flags and debris from the ship plummeted into the water below, as the vessel rocked back and forth, pushing its way under the landmark. All 250 occupants onboard have been accounted for, according to the New York Fire Department (FDNY). The ship appeared to have veered to the side after passing under the bridge, nearly crashing into a nearby pier before coming to a stop. The NYPD Harbor Unit is on scene aiding with rescue operations. There is no visible damage to the bridge, according to the NYPD. "I'm praying for everyone who was on this ship that crashed into the Brooklyn Bridge this evening," New York Attorney General Letitia James wrote in a post on X. "New Yorkers should follow local guidance while our first responders do their jobs."
