It was just past midday (local time) this Thursday when Princess Leonor entered the General Military Academy in Zaragoza to begin her first year of military training as part of her path as successor to the throne of Spain. Two more years followed: one at the General Academy of Aeronautics in San Javier, and the other at the Naval Military School in Marin.
King Philip in uniform and Queen Letizia left their eldest daughter at the Academy. And Infanta Sofia, 16, left to say goodbye to her sister. Soon, the Zarzuela Palace will be empty: On August 29, the youngest daughter of Spain’s monarchs will follow in her academic sister’s footsteps and begin studies at UWC Atlantic College in Wales.
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He seems nervous and emotionalsecond Reports to Hola!She said goodbye to Leonor with the embrace of her mother, her sister and her father, the Commander-in-Chief of the Spanish Armed Forces, who graduated between 1985 and 1986 from the same academy. Felipe even commented on his daughter’s anxiety, declaring that it was “normal” for her to be nervous about beginning this new phase.
Leonor and Letizia embrace tightly at the door of the General Military Academy in Zaragoza
Leonor, who turns 18 in October, will be assigned to the 1st Battalion of Cadet and presented to the lieutenant colonel, battalion chief, company commander-in-chief and division commander, as well as lieutenant general. Students who will participate in their training. You will sleep in cabins for two, four or 12 people.
Spanish monarchy. Infanta Leonor’s three-year military training begins in August
To face this new stage, he received several tips from the king, according to the Spanish magazine. This will tell you first of all “Be very attentive, allow yourself advice and follow the advice of colleagues”recommendations that will be especially important in the first days of training.
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For the first two weeks, Leonor will go through The stage of reception, guidance and adaptation to military life, prior to the start of a four-week basic military training unit. Once completed, it will be integrated into parades, topographical tours, rifle shooting exercises, and real shooting exercises using various individual and team weapons and simulated pistols.
The king said it was “natural” for his daughter to feel anxious about the start of this new phase
quoted “Firstly!”the kings of Spain guarantee it Leonor is “fully aware” of the “demands and sacrifices involved in military life”. For the princess, serving in the armed forces is clearly an “honour”.
On the 7th of October, she takes the oath of allegiance, one of the most important phases of her military training, in which Leonor and her colleagues will Kissing the national flagpromising to defend Spain at the cost of his life.
Farewell to the princess, Leticia and Sofia will soon travel to Sydney, where they will watch the final match of the Women’s World Cup, on August 20, in which Spain will face England. according to The telegraphAnd Prince William, president of the English Football Association, will not be present at the finalalthough the Queen of Spain’s confirmation increased political pressure on her to show her support for the women’s team.
Click on the gallery to see some farewell photos of the Kings of Spain, Infanta Sofia and Princess Leonor, as well as some photos from the Military Academy.
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