Leonor of Spain, the last days on the Elcano school ship and a historical recognition

The training in the Marina of Leonor of Spain. The princess landed in New York in early June, where she took part in a series of public commitments and then reached Spain by plane, where she reunited with the other guardiamarina of the school ship Juan Sebastian Elcano, who in the meantime had resumed the sea.

In Santiago di Compostela, Leonor of Spain received the Galicia 2025 medal.

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A game of joints, who did not take away from the heir to the throne the joy of entering with his classmates in the port of Marín, Galicia. From here the ship will start again for Cadiz, where he will arrive on July 21 and will officially end his journey, which began last January.

In Galicia, the daughter of King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia was the protagonist of another official appointment. The nineteen year old received the title of “Marín’s adopted daughter”, the same one who was attributed to his father in 1986, during his training on the Elcano. A recognition that sanctions “The historical link between the city and the royal family, above all because Marín is the headquarters of the naval school”, They made it known from Zarzuela. However, it is not about the only reason for pride: Leonor of Spain is the first woman to receive this title.

The princess during the ceremony.

The princess during the ceremony.

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The princess was also awarded the gold medal of Galicia 2025, demonstrating the affection of the Galician people against him. In his thanksgiving speech, in Santiago di Compostela, Leonor underlined the attachment to this land: «I will not have nostalgia for the house because I always want to return to Galicia. Or as I heard when we entered Ferrol’s summer, this is my house, where the sea ends ».

Leonor of Spain and the classmates at the arrival in Marin.

Leonor of Spain and the classmates at the arrival in Marin.

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In a few days the heir to the throne will embrace his parents and his younger sister Sofia, with whom he will spend his holidays waiting to enter the General Academy of the Aire San Javier in Murcia, for his last year of training.

At the end of the summer, the Princess will enter the Academy in Murcia to conclude his military training in the air force.

At the end of the summer, the princess will enter the Academy in Murcia, to conclude her military training in the air force.

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Source: Vanity Fair

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