Princess Leonor continues her military training aboard the ship Juan Sebastián de Elcano, which has become her temporary residence for the next few months.
After an initial port of call in Salvador de Bahia, Brazil, the ship docked in Montevideo, Uruguay, marking the second stop on her journey through the Americas, as already reported here on RoyalFamily.news.
Elcano arrived in Montevideo on March 5, following two weeks of uninterrupted sailing, and is scheduled to depart for Chile the following Sunday.
Photos of Princess Leonor in Uruguay
The visit to Uruguay was significant for Princess Leonor, as it included a meeting with Defense Minister Margarita Robles.
The minister boarded the ship on Friday, March 7, to preside over the flag swearing-in ceremony for Spanish citizens residing in Uruguay.
The ceremony was attended by the ship’s senior officers, sailors, and civilian personnel on board.
Following the ceremony, Margarita Robles held a meeting with Princess Leonor, which marked an important milestone in the military training of the heir to the throne.
Minister Robles, who has closely overseen Leonor’s training at the General Military Academy in Zaragoza, reaffirmed her support for the young princess at this crucial stage of her career.
After its stay in Uruguay, the Juan Sebastián de Elcano will continue its itinerary through the Americas, with stops in Chile, Peru, and Colombia, before returning to Spain on July 21, 2025.
