King and Queen of Spain Bid Emotional Farewell to Princess Leonor on Naval Training Ship

11/1/2025

On Saturday, the Spanish Navy's iconic Training Ship "Juan Sebastián de Elcano" set sail from the Port of Cádiz for its 17th Training Cruise, with Princess Leonor of Asturias embarking as the first midshipman.

King Felipe and Queen Letizia presided over the farewell of the Training Ship

Her parents, King Felipe and Queen Letizia, were present to attend the traditional farewell ceremony.

Her Royal Highness, currently undergoing military training at the Naval Military School in Marín, will spend the next five months aboard the iconic vessel, gaining first-hand experience of life at sea.

The King and Queen followed the departure of the training ship from the patrol boat “Vigía”.

It was undoubtedly an emotional day for King Felipe and Queen Letizia as they watched the "Juan Sebastián de Elcano" set sail. These poignant images capture their pride and emotion as they bid farewell to their daughter, marking a significant moment in her military journey.

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WHAT QUEEN LETIZIA WORE

PANTSUIT: HUGO by Hugo Boss Pantsuit in Petrol Blue (repeat) featuring the 'Alarias' Blazer and the 'Himia' Trousers.

TOP: Uterque Pussy-Bow Blouse in Off-White (repeat).

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OUTERWEAR: Mango 'Batin' Wool-Blend Coat in Black (repeat).

HEADBAND: Gold leaf motif with pearls headband (repeat). First worn by Letizia to the 2013 Children's and Youth Book Fair, and later by Infanta Sofia for Princess Leonor's First Communion in 2015.

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EARRINGS: Isabel Guarch 'Vents' Earrings (repeat).

SHOES: Pons Quintana 'Elena' Heel Shoe in Black (repeat).

11 Comments

Alison

14/1/2025 10:35:05 pm

The headband is believed to have previously been worn by Infanta Sofia's at the first communion of Leonor

Loli

15/1/2025 03:19:07 am

The headband is NOT new, It is from 2013 and worn by Infanta Sofía also

https://www-hola-com.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/www.hola.com/belleza/20250113740634/reina-letizia-diadema-infanta-sofia/?amp_gsa=1&_js_v=a9&usqp=mq331AQIUAKwASCAAgM%3D&viewas=amp#amp_tf=De%20%251%24s&aoh=17368714024659&csi=1&referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com&share=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hola.com%2Fbelleza%2F20250113740634%2Freina-letizia-diadema-infanta-sofia%2F

Tibi

15/1/2025 09:43:28 pm

For Elizabeth: I realized that this blog turned 10 years old last June, and the KsC one will do the same this year!

More than ten years of usually 15+ researched, documented, catalogued entries each month. That's a big chunk of your life (time and effort wise), through many personal ups and downs in the background I assume ('cose such is life).

I am happy the blogs (the work itself, the readers, the subjects of the blogs ;) ) still give back to you in some way, enough that you still feel it's worth doing them!

(and I apologize if I'm repeating myself, but better this than missing noticing on the two 10-year anniversaries ;) )

Elizabeth (Admin)

16/1/2025 02:03:31 pm

Tibi,

Thank you so much for your thoughtful message and for recognizing the 10-year milestones of both blogs! It's been an incredible journey, and your acknowledgment of the time and effort invested means a lot to me.

Indeed, life has presented its ups and downs over the past decade, but the passion for sharing royal fashion news and the engagement from readers like you have been a constant source of motivation. I'm grateful to hear that the blogs continue to provide value.

Your support and kind words are deeply appreciated. Here's to many more years of royal fashion watching!

Sandy

17/1/2025 01:53:51 am

Elizabeth,
I remember a few years ago you wanted to shut down this blog. I'm so grateful you put in the time and effort to continue. I really appreciate your decision despite the personal sacrifice. I hope you do gain satisfaction and fulfillment from the hard work you put into making this website such a success. Thank you and congratulations on reaching such an amazing milestone!

Elizabeth (Admin)

17/1/2025 11:38:49 am

Thank you Sandy! XO

Bertie

22/1/2025 08:49:20 am

I'd like to add my congratulations on the ten-year anniversary of this remarkable blog. I'm proud to take part in it, and am still haunted by your threat of shutdown, fearing that each post may be my last, and worried if poor health makes me miss a few posts! So glad your're still here, I learn so much from you and my fellow posters.

Elizabeth (Admin)

23/1/2025 10:39:25 am

Thank you Bertie! It means the world to me that this little corner of the internet has been meaningful to you and others for so long. I’m so grateful for the support, and I’m thrilled to still be going strong a decade later!

Laura

16/1/2025 03:55:28 am

Doesn't Princess Leonor look splendid in her navy uniform? And as always, the King is so handsome in his. Letizia looks fine, but she fades a bit beside her uniformed husband and daughter. It is hard to say good bye to your children, no matter what their age, and so I understand the emotion of this event.

Bertie

22/1/2025 08:45:40 am

Marine blue was a savvy pick by Letizia for the touching farewell ceremony at Leonor's naval training departure.She stands out well in the striking Hugo Boss pantsuit with its beautifully tailored long single breasted jacket and pants which are wide in the leg, but not enough to swamp the Queen's petite frame.

The look is nicely finished off by the chunky loafers from Pons Quintana, and feminine values are restored by the UFO lavalliere blouse.

Family ties are further underlined by Letizia wearing the charming gold headband with leaf motif and pearls previously worn by Sofia. The leaf pattern seems echoed by the Isabel Guarch star earrings

Ava Pittman

24/1/2025 02:55:58 pm

Princess Leonor, really rocks uniform! She looks fabulous. The King as usual looks superb. The Queen's HB pantsuit looks really lovely. The color is sublime.

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