Close-up of a smiling Leonor de Borbón with an image of the Palacio de la Zarzuela in the background.
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Maximum excitement: the royal house finally confirms the big news about Princess Leonor

Princess Leonor is already in Gijón after finishing her training on the Blas de Lezo and returning to the Juan Sebastián Elcano

Casa Real has finally confirmed the major news about Princess Leonor that has caused maximum excitement among her followers. This Thursday, July 3, King Felipe's daughter arrived at the port of Gijón, thus finishing her training aboard the frigate Blas de Lezo. In addition, she has already re-embarked on the training ship Juan Sebastián Elcano, where she has reunited with her fellow cadets.

The time aboard the frigate Blas de Lezo has been a demanding challenge for the princess, who has experienced intense days that now come to an end. What are the implications of this reunion in Gijón for Leonor's training? What unknown details have come to light about her previous stay?

Leonor in military uniform and white cap with gold insignia.
Princess Leonor completes her time aboard the frigate Blas de Lezo with maximum commitment | Europa Press

Casa Real confirms the end of Princess Leonor's training on Blas de Lezo and her return to Elcano

Since she began her training at the General Military Academy of Zaragoza in August 2023, Princess Leonor has experienced total immersion in the military field. Following in her father King Felipe's footsteps, Leonor has faced demanding training that covers three branches: Army, Navy, and Air Force.

During the last five months, the heiress actively participated in the voyage of Juan Sebastián Elcano, sharing tasks and experiences with her fellow midshipmen. This experience forced her to leave the ship when they arrived in New York, returning to Spain to join the frigate Blas de Lezo.

Her time on this military vessel has been brief but very intense. During those weeks, the princess has continued developing key skills for her preparation, reaffirming her commitment to the institutional role that awaits her. Although the physical effort has been notable, Casa Real states that Leonor has passed all the tests with maturity and determination.

Now, after her arrival in Gijón, Leonor is rejoining Elcano to take part in the last ten days of the voyage. This is a very special reunion that is also taking place in Asturias, Queen Letizia's birthplace and a symbol of family roots for the heiress.

Casa Real releases images of Princess Leonor and reveals her latest setback

Coinciding with this new stage of training, Casa Real has shared some previously unseen images of Princess Leonor on the frigate Blas de Lezo. In them, she is seen involved in daily tasks on board, showing her adaptation to the naval environment and the seriousness with which she approaches this stage.

However, there was one detail that did not go unnoticed. While her fellow cadets wore regulation footwear, Leonor was wearing athletic shoes. The reason? According to Monarquía Confidencial, the reason was a foot ailment.

According to sources close to the naval training cited by the outlet, "when a student suffers from blisters, sprains, or similar discomfort, what is called 'boot exemption' is applied." This rule allows the use of alternative footwear as a preventive measure to protect the student's health.

Young man in Spanish Navy uniform watching the sea from the deck of a ship
Foot ailments force Princess Leonor to change her footwear during training | Casa Real

This would indicate that Princess Leonor experienced some physical setback during her training, a fact that led her to take advantage of this usual procedure. Far from being an exception, the measure proves the Navy's approach of prioritizing the well-being of midshipmen in the face of the demands of training.

The last ten days of sailing for Princess Leonor before an institutional summer

With her return to Elcano, Princess Leonor will experience a final few days of the voyage that are especially significant. The ship will complete its journey on July 13, marking the end of this training stage characterized by coexistence, demands, and human learning. During these days, the eldest daughter of the king and queen will share moments with the fellow cadets with whom she sailed through Latin America, strengthening bonds and memories.

After this conclusion, Princess Leonor will travel to Galicia, where on July 14 she will receive the community's Gold Medal. This is a symbolic gesture with which the Xunta wants to recognize her time in the region during this intense second year of military training.

Leonor's institutional agenda will resume a few days later. On July 23, the princess will appear again with her parents and her sister, Infanta Sofía, at the 2025 Princess of Girona Awards. This is an event in which she will set aside her military uniform to display her most institutional and elegant image.

Princess of Asturias Leonor receives the winners of the 2024 Princess of Asturias Awards at the Hotel La Reconquista, on October 25, 2024, in Oviedo, Asturias.
The heiress will reappear at the Princess of Girona Awards after finishing her journey | Europa Press

This return to public life represents a change of pace, but also the consolidation of her role as heiress in training. For her, summer will not be synonymous with rest, but with transition between military demands and institutional duty.

The return of Princess Leonor to the Elcano ship marks the end of a key stage in her military training. Casa Real thus confirms major news that excites many, with an heiress increasingly committed to her institutional role. Will this be the summer that consolidates her profile as Spain's future queen?

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