Around seven o’clock in the afternoon, Midshipman First Class Borbón Ortiz passed through the door of Charles I to start a new adventure in the Navy. The image was very different from last year, without hugs or unshed tears from his family. Something we saw at the General Military Academy of Zaragoza this August 17, 2023.
Eleanor I arrived alone at the Naval Academy of Marín, wearing his first Navy uniformvery smiling and without any trace of nervousness. She traveled without Kings Felipe VI and Letizia, who this time did not accompany her and preferred that the farewells be private. It is not for nothing that the heiress is already 18 years old and her official role has become more important since she came of age. The Infanta Sofia was not there either, already back in Wales.
Immaculate white, with the day uniform in summer modewas radiant. The military outfit consists of trousers, lace-up shoes, a sailor jacket with a high collar and gold buttons. with rigid blades, badge holders and several embroidered badges, such as that of the Order of Charles III and that of Military Merit. He also wore white gloves. There were no surprises, the regulations allow for a choice between a skirt and trousers and she opted for the latter.
The princess wore the uniform of a naval midshipman.
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Very smiley and surely excited, the image of the heiress is already part of the story of her path to the throne. Lightly made upwith strong eyelashes, a natural face and hair tied in a braided bun, was radiant and her happy expression reflected the excitement she feels for this new adventure.
Meanwhile, the King is in Barcelona and the Queen is preparing her trip to Paris to attend the 2024 Paralympic Games. The Princess of Asturias appeared in the city of Pontevedra, where she was received by the man who will be her guardian, P.hedre Cardona Suanzesdirector of the center. She arrives in Marín as a simple studentbut his presence, as happened in Zaragoza, carries an important mission.
This was expressed by Minister Margarita Robles during her visit to the school last Wednesday, 28th, when she clarified several things. One of them is that the heir will not have any privileges. “I am very proud that the Princess of Asturias is undergoing this military training. “I think it is essential and fundamental because it carries within it a series of values, commitment, loyalty, love for Spain, solidarity with citizens and leadership,” he said.
Leonor was received by the director of the Naval Academy, Captain Pedro Cardona Suanzes.
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But that’s not all: her presence in the army is particularly relevant with regard to young people, with whom she maintains very good links. The “Leonormania” also reached the military domain and the presence of women increased by 2 percent last year. They remain, however, a minority. This year, 17 girls entered the Naval School of Marín for every 129 men.
Margarita Robles also made a great reflection on Leonor and the army: “Besides, I think that This also has an appeal effect on our young people.“Boys and girls, let them know that serving Spain in the armed forces is something very important.”
We will have to wait and see if the Leonor effect works its magic. Now, after joining the Navy, the future Queen of Spain is eagerly awaiting this step that will not be without sacrifices. You will need to follow a comprehensive schedule which begins with waking up at 6:45 p.m. and ends after six in the afternoon.
Although in recent months she has enjoyed the comfort of the Zarzuela, the princess leaves the palace to share a single room with bunk beds with three other students. Of course, they have their own bathroom.
Until he embarks on the training ship Juan Sebastián Elcano, in January 2025, he has almost four months ahead of him for his studies and maneuvers. However, we will see her parading on Columbus Day and presiding over the Princess of Asturias Awards ceremony, which could be the first time she takes off her uniform in public.
