A new chapter in Leonor’s training
In a few days, Princess Leonor will begin her third year of military training. After her time at the Zaragoza academy, the heiress is preparing to embark on a new adventure in Galicia, where she will immerse herself in the naval world. This time, the mountainous landscape of Aragon will give way to the Galician coast, where she will attend the naval school located in Marín, in the province of Pontevedra.
A journey towards new horizons
The young princess will join her new barracks classmates, among whom it is rumored that there will also be a relative, a Bourbon cousin, although in a different grade. Expectations are great about how Leonor will adapt to life in this new educational institution, especially in a discipline that her parents, Felipe and Letizia, deeply value. Her interest in sailing is palpable in the family, despite the fact that Letizia confesses to having problems with seasickness on the high seas.
Childhood memories
Several years have passed since the princess sailed for the first time with her parents and her sister, Infanta Sofia. Although her last experience was more recent, enjoying it in the company of friends during a vacation. Her attention now turns to her performance at naval school and the challenges to come.
Grandfather’s wish
Leonor’s grandfather has made clear his desire to be present the day his granddaughter undertakes the journey aboard the training ship Juan Sebastián Elcano, a journey that will last six months across the seas. However, from Zarzuela, the response to such a request does not seem to be very inclined in favor. In any case, it is expected that in January 2025, the heiress will board the ship with her companions, preparing for an experience that will leave its mark.
The commander and his crew
Recently, the ship’s captain, Captain Luis Carrera-Presas do Campo, expressed his enthusiasm for the contribution to the training of 82 midshipmen who are being trained this year. The ship Juan Sebastián Elcano has a prestigious history, having visited 205 cities on 1,200 occasions throughout its life, which adds an air of grandeur to the experience that Leonor and her companions are about to live.
An itinerary full of destinations
The princess’s roaming will be an interesting challenge, with stops planned in numerous emblematic locations such as Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Fortaleza in Brazil, Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic, and several destinations in the United States, including San Diego and New Orleans. Furthermore, London in the United Kingdom will also be a part of her journey. With this trip, Leonor will have the opportunity to learn about an enriching cultural and personal variety.
Expectations and surprises
The captain has evaded questions about the family’s actual involvement in the upcoming voyage and has emphasized the importance of those who are on the dock waiting for their loved ones. With his wife and daughters waiting for him, the captain has insisted that the focus must be on those who really matter. With the beginning of this new stage, all that remains is to wait and see how Princess Leonor’s naval career will develop in these Galician waters.