from the tears of Queen Letizia to the photo of Felipe VI

The Princess Eleanor He left this Saturday, January 11, from the port of Cádiz aboard the training ship ‘Juan Sebastián Elcano’, a ship that will accompany him during his six-month journey. Around 11 in the morning, Felipe VI and Queen Letizia They have arrived at the dock to preside over the farewell ceremony.

There, they were received by the commander and saluted the flag. The Hail Sailorperformed by a choir, the Spanish Anthem and the salutes, began this instructional cruise, to the excitement of the family and public who were in the port.

Moments before leaving, Their Majesties met with the midshipmen. Subsequently, they had a private meeting with Princess Leonor on the ship. Meanwhile, his companions have gotten off the ‘Elcano’ to say goodbye to their families.

One of the most emotional moments of the day was when the Kings abandoned the ship and Princess Leonor met with the rest of the midshipmen to take possession. Unable to contain their emotion, Felipe and Letizia said goodbye to their first-born daughter. The queen, especially moved, did not hold back her tears and threw a kiss at her daughter. For his part, the monarch took out his mobile phone to immortalize this emotional farewell.