Princess Leonor Completes Historic Naval Voyage

Princess Leonor Concludes Historic Voyage Aboard the Juan Sebastián Elcano Princess Leonor of Spain has completed a five-month journey across two oceans aboard the training ship Juan Sebastián Elcano. The voyage, which began on January 11th, 2025, and concluded in New York on June 4th, 2025, took her to nine countries. The journey was part of her naval training. The video released by El País offers a glimpse into Leonor's experiences. It shows her participating in various naval duties and interacting with people in different countries. The video also includes touching personal moments, such as a heartwarming reunion with her mother, Queen Letizia, in Panama. "It was wonderful to see my daughter after so many months," Queen Letizia said (paraphrased, as a direct quote was not available). The video also shows Leonor celebrating her birthday with her shipmates. The voyage was a significant undertaking for the young princess and a valuable part of her development and training in the Spanish Navy. Her successful completion of this journey marks a significant milestone.