Princess Leonor of Spain and photos of her military training

It’s not all tiaras and ball gowns for the 17-year-old Princess Leonor of Spain, who last month enrolled at the General Military Academy in Zaragoza, northern Spain. Three years of intense military training begin for the young royal. She will spend her first year there, then she will move on to the Naval Academy and, finally, she will gain experience at the General Air Force Academy.

This is important training for the Spanish heiress, whose official title is Princess of Asturias. Once she ascends the throne, she will become commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces. Since she signed up last month, as evidenced by the images we propose, she is tackling the physical part of her royal military duties with enthusiasm and determination.

In July, Leonor said she was thrilled about her next challenge: «I’m happy because I know how much the Spanish care about our Armed Forces… It’s an important moment in my life and I feel very excited and determined to continue learning and giving the best of me”.

Although she did not hide a certain initial nervousness, in the photos that portray her in her new environment she appears smiling and perfectly at ease. The princess’s military adventure began with participation in the traditional “Act of Delivery of the Sabres”, during which each participant is named “Knight” or “Cadet”. The princess took part in the military ceremony, sporting an elegant chignon and a red cap.

During her stay at the Academy, Princess Leonor will follow rigid and rigorous timetables, although – when not busy with maneuvers – she will be allowed to return home at weekends. This, no doubt, to the delight of his charming mother, Queen Letizia.