Princess Leonor Concludes Overseas Naval Training in New York

Princess Leonor Concludes Overseas Naval Training in New York Princess Leonor of Asturias concluded a significant leg of her naval training in New York City on June 4th, 2025. The Princess arrived aboard the Spanish training ship, Juan Sebastian Elcano, after a voyage across both the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. The event was marked by a formal welcoming ceremony at the New York port, captured in a short video released by RTVE Noticias. The video shows Princess Leonor and her fellow cadets standing at attention as they arrive in port. The moment is filled with a sense of accomplishment and pride, as the cadets have successfully completed a challenging and extensive voyage. The video also notably includes a moment of tribute to the crew of the Mexican training ship, Cuauhtémoc, which recently experienced an accident. This gesture underscores the camaraderie and mutual respect within the international naval training community. "This is the last stop of Princess Leonor's training cruise," stated the RTVE Noticias report. "She will return to Spain on July 3rd and rejoin her shipmates in Gijón on July 17th." The report highlights the significance of the voyage as a crucial part of Leonor's development as a future leader within the Spanish Navy. The arrival of Princess Leonor in New York City, and the tribute to the Cuauhtémoc, serves as a powerful symbol of international cooperation and shared values within the naval training community.