On January 11, 2025, King Felipe and Queen Letizia presided over the farewell ceremony for the training ship "Juan Sebastián de Elcano" at the Port of Cádiz. During the ceremony, the King and Queen bid farewell to their daughter, Crown Princess Leonor, as she embarked on this significant training mission. This voyage is an integral part of the curriculum for aspiring Navy officers, offering valuable practical experience.
Crown Princess Leonor of Spain, currently undergoing military training at the Naval Academy in Marín, will gain firsthand experience of life at sea during this mission, which is expected to last approximately six months. She will sail alongside 76 officer cadets, visiting eight countries and traveling over 17,000 nautical miles.
Mom looks rightfully sad!
ReplyDeleteJ'aime bien ce costume bleu déjà vu et qui lui va bien.
ReplyDeleteNon au serre-tête de petite fille et non au chemisier à noeud-noeud !
Belles photos du roi qui enlace son épouse pour la réconforter, geste rare.
Ce n'est pas facile de voir partir ses enfants si loin ! :(
Mais Léonor fera un beau voyage. C'est une riche expérience pour elle.
Paloma.
Dear Paloma, I think Letizia wore the pussy blouse on purpose. It is a classic look on a windy day, the attention is focused on the beloved daughter, a casual, motherly outfit. According to Angie, the hair band has a specific meaning so that the girly-girly criticism is unjustified.
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En realidad, me equivoqué; la diadema no es de Leonor, es de Sofía. La llevó en la 1ª Comunión de su hermana. O sea, que el significado es aún más tierno: tener presente a la hija menor en la partida de la mayor.
DeleteAquí está: https://www.bekia.es/images/galeria/74000/74995_princesa-leonor-infanta-sofia-primera-comunion.jpg
Chère Virginie, merci pour votre réponse.
DeleteCeci dit, je pense avoir le droit de ne pas aimer ce serre-tête (et tous en général). A part ça j'aime beaucoup Letizia, je trouve cette femme très belle et très classe. La plupart du temps j'aime ses tenues.
Parfois je ne les aime pas, ce n'est pas un crime je pense ;-)
Chacun ici dit ce qu'il aime et ce qu'il n'aime pas et je crois que certains/certaines sont bien plus impolis que moi !
Paloma.
Et ma fille part pour 1 an au bout du monde, donc je suis moi aussi triste de la séparation, mais c'est la vie !
@ Virginia
DeleteI am afraid I must agree with Paloma. The hair band even if it belongs to Leonor is looking childish. Fashionwise it does not match the rest of the outfit. Fashion is the first reason we are on this blog.
Es bonito ver crecer a los niños....
ReplyDeleteTambién duele...lo veo en los ojos de la Reina Letizia....
Comienza una nueva etapa de la vida...
Seeing the pictures where the King and Queen are waving goodbye, you just know there'll be tears once the cameras are gone. They both look so proud! Fashion-wise it's full points all around. The uniforms look smashing and Letizia does suits like almost nobody else. The blue is gorgeous and while I'm normally not a big fan of these headbands, it ties in nicely with the gold buttons and embroidery all around her. Well done and fair winds to Leonor!
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Agree. Heartwarming pictures of parents waving their child off for many months. Alos agree that Queen Letizia's trouser suit is perfect for the occasion.
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DeleteAhhh proud mama and papa. I like the queens suit and headband, smart move to prevent hair blowing about by the sea breeze. Uniforms are very smart.
ReplyDeleteOh that’s very touching. Very hard to see your kid sail away. I love Letizia’s hairband.
ReplyDeleteThese are such heartwarming pictures. The love and pride they have for Leonor is apparent. They are like any two parents sending their child off.
ReplyDeleteYou said what I thought too!
DeleteOh my! You can only be happy and sad when looking at these pictures!
ReplyDeleteLovely lovely lovely and indeed spot on regarding fashion.
Luna
Letizia can do theme dressing like no one else. Color and gold accessories are a perfect match for Leonor's big day. Crisp, clean mom look to send her little bird off to fly.
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Quel look élégant de la part de Letizia ; il me semble que c'est la première fois que je la vois porter un serre-tête qui lui va à merveille !
ReplyDeleteUna ceremonia preciosa, muy conmovedora. La Reina Letizia viste un traje azul, que no es marino, pero casi y que le sienta estupendamente y está muy guapa. La diadema tiene una explicación: es de Leonor y mamá se la ha puesto para despedir a "la niña" que ya ha dejado de serlo. Estoy segura de que a Leonor la habrá emocionado verla. Son una familia seria y responsable, pero unida y amorosa.
ReplyDeleteFeliz travesía, Elcano, vientos favorables y buena mar.
Such a thoughtful and heartfelt message. The symbolism of the tiara is really touching, especially as it marks such a poignant moment in Leonor’s life. Queen Letizia's elegance and the family's unity are always so evident. Wishing them all the best on their journey!
DeleteThe picture where the King has his arm around the Queen and she is blowing a kiss is so sweet.
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It is very hard to say goodbye and retain your composure, you don't want to upset your loved one leaving. I feel for the Royal parents. Its a pain you cannot describe watching your child leave. They both did so well, keeping there poise. I can only imagine what they were thinking. My son left for 9 months on deployment he was in the Royal Australian Navy. I know how the royal couple feel. My son came back safe and that was all that mattered. I wish the Princess and the rest of the crew, safe journey on the unforgiving sea, I hope the journey is peaceful and steady.
ReplyDeleteCertaines photos parlent d elles mêmes.
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Love the suit, but hairband and blouse is a big no from me.
ReplyDeleteExactly my thoughts, though the blouse is somewhat matching. Headband might be a practical idea but this type is suitable for a little bridesmaid. She could have chosen a bun or a ponytail or at least go for a more "mature" headband like the one I remember Kate Middleton once wore to an air base with P.George.
DeleteAnon 12:30...the headband belongs to her daughter, she was not come across as anything, It is a significant thing, sometimes some people think in important things, not nonsense.
DeleteAnon 14:16 It would be great if that was the case, I couldn't find any proof that the headband is her daughter's. Of course, if you are a palace insider, you know better.
DeleteAnon 12:10... Spanish press, obviously , I am a Spaniard, by the way, in Spain they do not live in a palace, only a House.
Deletehttps://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=17368706779817&referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com&share=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hola.com%2Fbelleza%2F20250113740634%2Freina-letizia-diadema-infanta-sofia%2F
Dear Paloma, I like pussy blouses, but not always. I reacted like I did because some bloggers here say that they give women the look of „old librarians“ etc. etc. and shame the wearers so that I was perhaps too emotional. You were definitely neutral, sorry about my overreaction. I liked your French version of my name.
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I saw a video of the farewell. Great to see and hear that the Spanish Royal couple is so popular. Very well deserved! Princess Leonor looks great and happy, hope she will have a fantastic time on board.
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