The emotion was clear to see as Queen Letizia of Spain said goodbye to her elder daughter Leonor, Princess of Asturias, who is embarking on a significant new chapter in her life.
Dressed in naval attire, the 19-year-old royal, who is beginning a six-month voyage as part of her military training, boarded the Juan Sebastián de Elcano, the Spanish navy’s training ship.
As the vessel began its voyage, her parents waved goodbye; Letizia was seen wiping away tears, while her husband King Felipe VI smiled proudly.
The farewell ceremony took place in Cádiz, where the royal family gathered to mark the occasion. Felipe, 56, wore a traditional navy uniform, while Letizia, 51, looked elegant in a blue jacket teamed with a gold hairband.
The accessory held added significance, as it…
