Princess Leonor has begun a new phase in her military training aboard the frigate Blas de Lezo, one of the Spanish Navy’s most important warships. Dressed in her white midshipman’s uniform, the heir to the throne embarked on Saturday night at the port of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria to join a 19-day mission, marked by live-fire maneuvers. Leonor Begins Naval Training on Blas de Lezo This is a shorter but also more demanding training program than her previous voyage on the training ship Juan Sebastián de Elcano, where she spent almost six months. Without her parents present on this…
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Queen Maxima of the Netherlands attended the Consumer Goods Forum Global Summit on June 11 at the RAI convention center in Amsterdam. In her role as Special Advocate of the United Nations Secretary-General for Inclusive Finance for Development, she opened the event with a speech focusing on the relationship between sustainability, economic resilience, and social well-being. During the summit, key issues regarding the future of the sector and the role that companies must play in addressing global challenges were discussed. In her speech, Maxima said that the companies represented at the forum are in a unique position to promote responsible…
During his visit to the Royal Cornwall Show, Prince William starred in an unexpected moment that went viral on social media. While touring the event with his aunt, Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, he approached a local cider stand selling Rattler, a brand famous in Cornwall for its alcoholic version. Realizing that he was being offered a non-alcoholic version, William did not hesitate to humorously decline: “Oh no, no, no, no. I need an original,” he said with a laugh, earning applause from the audience. The scene was captured on video and shared on TikTok, where it surpassed 724,000 views and…
After half a year of training aboard the training ship Juan Sebastián de Elcano, Princess Leonor is about to make her public reappearance. Her return to Spain will be marked by several important moments, including the presentation of one of the highest regional awards. When will Leonor reappear from Spain? On July 14, the Government of Galicia will award her the Gold Medal, an award reserved for those who have stood out for their service to the community. With this distinction, Leonor joins a list that already includes her grandfather, King Juan Carlos, awarded in 1985. The ceremony will take…
Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, traveled to Northampton on Monday to fulfill a schedule of social and cultural engagements. During her visit, she made a special stop at Northampton Bike Park, a 40-acre space built on a former golf course, where she saw firsthand how the park promotes cycling among residents of all ages. There, she spoke with volunteers, students, and project promoters interested in improving the well-being of the community through sport. Earlier, the Duchess visited Blackthorn Good Neighbors Nursery to commemorate the center’s tenth anniversary and learn more about the work of the Growing Together project. She also toured…
With an increasingly busy official schedule, Princess Kate Middleton has reappeared in public with a solo visit to the new V&A East Storehouse in London, one of the Victoria & Albert Museum’s newest venues. The Princess of Wales toured the warehouse, which opened its doors to the public in May and houses more than 250,000 objects, 350,000 books, and a thousand special archives. Kate visits the Victoria & Albert Museum Dressed in a blue ensemble by Alexander McQueen, Kate once again demonstrated her commitment to culture and the arts. During the visit, the princess stopped in front of a monumental…
King Felipe is preparing the ground for Princess Leonor’s next big step in her military training. While the heiress is in Zarzuela after her return from the training ship Juan Sebastián de Elcano, she is all set to embark on the frigate Blas de Lezo on June 14. This will be the next stage of her second year of training, which has taken her from the Naval Academy in Marín to the high seas. King Felipe Prepares Princess Leonor’s Military Future Her commitment to her military training remains firm, and the calendar continues to move forward with new experiences that…
After almost six months at sea, Princess Leonor will bid farewell to the training ship Juan Sebastián Elcano. According to psychologist Lara Ferreiro, her return to land will not only be physical but also emotional. In her analysis for the Spanish website Semana, the psychologist said that the heir to the throne could go through a process of adaptation that includes several stages, from the initial impact to eventual integration into life on dry land. The emotional impact on Princess Leonor Ferreiro explains that this transition can unfold in four phases. First, an emotional shock at leaving maritime life behind.…
Prince Harry’s attempt to regain his official police escort in the United Kingdom has cost British taxpayers nearly $890,000. The figure includes approximately $137,000 for his most recent appeal to the court, which was also dismissed. Prince Harry’s Security Lawsuit Cost Harry began this legal battle in 2022 with two lawsuits against the Home Office after losing his right to police protection following his departure from the active monarchy and his move to North America with Meghan Markle. In total, the government spent about $748,000 on the first two phases of the process, and the judges ordered the Duke of…
Queen Letizia made a meaningful gesture during her participation in Armed Forces Day, celebrated this Saturday in Santa Cruz de Tenerife. For this institutional event, the Queen chose earrings belonging to her eldest daughter, Princess Leonor, who is currently in New York as part of her training aboard the training ship Juan Sebastián de Elcano. Letizia Wears Leonor’s Earrings in Tenerife The earrings are white gold with diamonds and sky blue topaz, made by Luzz and sold exclusively by El Corte Inglés. Leonor wore them for the first time at the 2022 Princess of Girona Awards, marking her debut with…
An intimate video of Meghan Markle dancing while pregnant has sparked a strong reaction on social media. In the recording, recently posted on Instagram, the Duchess of Sussex is seen moving enthusiastically alongside Prince Harry in a hospital room shortly before the birth of their daughter Lilibet. The scene, which they themselves described as a moment of joy amid the wait, has reignited both support and criticism for the couple. Meghan Markle Dancing Pregnant: Baby Mama Dance Some have celebrated the gesture as a genuine expression of love and emotional release during a time of anxiety. Analyst Christopher Bouzy mocked…
Princess Leonor has just marked another highlight of her visit to New York. From the stern of the ship, surrounded by Spanish citizens living in the United States, the heir to the throne took part in a solemn flag-swearing ceremony. The ceremony was led by Commander Luis Carreras-Presas and attended by the Spanish ambassador to Washington, Ángeles Moreno Bau. Leonor at the flag-swearing ceremony in NYC This event is part of a series of swearing-in ceremonies in which Leonor has participated throughout the trip. The previous two took place in Uruguay and Colombia. On this occasion, the New York setting…











