No, he is not on that boat. The Elcano trip is for 3rd year students, while Pedro Lopez Quesada y de Borbon dos Sicilias is a 2nd year student.
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One of the guests at last night's reception on the ship shared her impressions on Spanish television.
"She's just another one of the midshipmen and midshipwomen."
"They welcome the Spanish community. It's like a floating embassy. They welcome us all to explain what they're doing."
"She was wearing a ruff, which is a gold plaque around her neck that indicates who is in charge of the event and who is carrying weapons that day. She was drinking water because she was on duty and was charming and very affectionate. She welcomed us on board and was grateful that we came to greet her."
"And one more thing: Leonor has rough hands, calloused from working with ropes, exercising, tying lines, and being at sea. You don't have to tell me she's being just another one, because it shows in her work."
"You see her interacting with them and the crew; you can tell she's delighted and having a great time. She radiates happiness. She was in charge of making sure the celebration went smoothly and tried to slip away because everyone wanted to say hello. She had a very spontaneous daughterly gesture when they talked to her about her mother, and she thanked them effusively."
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Princess Leonor de Borbón, heir to the Spanish throne, carried the national flag this Saturday during the swearing-in ceremony on the training ship Juan Sebastián de Elcano in Cartagena de Indias, as part of her training voyage.
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"She's just another one of the midshipmen and midshipwomen."
"They welcome the Spanish community. It's like a floating embassy. They welcome us all to explain what they're doing."
"She was wearing a ruff, which is a gold plaque around her neck that indicates who is in charge of the event and who is carrying weapons that day. She was drinking water because she was on duty and was charming and very affectionate. She welcomed us on board and was grateful that we came to greet her."
"And one more thing: Leonor has rough hands, calloused from working with ropes, exercising, tying lines, and being at sea. You don't have to tell me she's being just another one, because it shows in her work."
"You see her interacting with them and the crew; you can tell she's delighted and having a great time. She radiates happiness. She was in charge of making sure the celebration went smoothly and tried to slip away because everyone wanted to say hello. She had a very spontaneous daughterly gesture when they talked to her about her mother, and she thanked them effusively."
Anitta Ruiz, experta en imagen, revela nuevos detalles sobre el estado de la Princesa Leonor a bordo de Elcano: "Irradia felicidad"
Anitta Ruiz, experta en imagen, ha tenido un encuentro con la Princesa Leonor en Colombia
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Princess Leonor de Borbón, heir to the Spanish throne, carried the national flag this Saturday during the swearing-in ceremony on the training ship Juan Sebastián de Elcano in Cartagena de Indias, as part of her training voyage.
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La princesa Leonor de Borbón, abanderada en la jura de bandera en el Juan Sebastián Elcano en Cartagena de Indias.
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La princesa Leonor, abanderada en la jura de la bandera en el Juan Sebastián Elcano en Cartagena
Cartagena (Colombia), 10 may (EFE).- La princesa Leonor de Borbón, heredera al trono de España, port...
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The Princess of Asturias participated in an inauguration ceremony on board the training ship Juan Sebastián Elcano, currently docked in the Colombian port of Cartagena de Indias, Colombia.
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Las emotivas imágenes de la princesa Leonor, abanderada en la jura de bandera en Cartagena de Indias
Colombia es el antepenúltimo destino del buque escuela antes de llegar a Nueva York e iniciar la vuelta a España
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Cartagena is gorgeous and filled with such rich culture and customs. I do hope Leonor and her shipmates get to let their hair down and enjoy Cartagena.
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The Spanish commission, which includes Princess Leonor de Borbón, made a floral offering to the Blas de Lezo monument in Cartagena de Indias.
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Princesa Leonor y Dumek Turbay destacan en tributo a Blas de Lezo
La Alcaldía de Cartagena y la tripulación del buque Juan Sebastián de Elcano realizaron un homenaje a la figura histórica del militar español. Los detalles aquí.
La Princesa Leonor rinde homenaje al almirante español Blas de Lezo en Cartagena de Indias
Los guardiamarinas españoles han participado junto a otra formación de la Armada colombiana en la ceremonia celebrada en el Castillo de San Felipe ...
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Princess Leonor de Borbón arrives in Santa Marta aboard the training ship 'Juan Sebastián de Elcano'
Colombian singer-songwriter Carlos Vives attended a luncheon on the Juan Sebastián de Elcano ship this Wednesday during its stopover in Santa Marta. The luncheon was also attended by the Princess of Asturias and heir to the Spanish throne, Leonor de Borbón.
The luncheon was also attended by dignitaries such as the Spanish ambassador to Colombia, Santiago Jiménez; the mayor of Santa Marta, Carlos Pinedo; and the executive president of the Latin American Development Bank (CAF), Sergio Díaz-Granados.
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Colombian singer-songwriter Carlos Vives attended a luncheon on the Juan Sebastián de Elcano ship this Wednesday during its stopover in Santa Marta. The luncheon was also attended by the Princess of Asturias and heir to the Spanish throne, Leonor de Borbón.
The luncheon was also attended by dignitaries such as the Spanish ambassador to Colombia, Santiago Jiménez; the mayor of Santa Marta, Carlos Pinedo; and the executive president of the Latin American Development Bank (CAF), Sergio Díaz-Granados.
Carlos Vives acude a un almuerzo con la princesa Leonor en el Juan Sebastián de Elcano
Lo hizo durante una escala de l buque escuela en Santa Marta, lugar de nacimiento del cantante.
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Carlos Vives acude a un almuerzo con la princesa Leonor en el Juan Sebastián de Elcano
Santa Marta (Colombia), 14 may (EFE).- El cantautor colombiano Carlos Vives acudió este miércoles a un almuerzo en el buque Juan Sebastián de Elcano, durante su escala en Santa Marta, al que también asistió la princesa de Asturias y heredera al trono de España, Leonor de Borbón.
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The Princess of Asturias arrived this Wednesday in Santa Marta, the oldest city in Colombia.
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La Princesa Leonor llega a Colombia en la recta final de su aventura en altamar con dos detalles personales que siempre le acompañan
La Princesa Leonor ha pisado de nuevo tierra firme. Esta vez, en el puerto de Santa Marta, en Colombia.
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La Princesa Leonor llega a Santa Marta, que celebra los 500 años de su fundación por los españoles
Es la primera vez en la historia que el Juan Sebastián de Elcano atraca en esta ciudad colombiana, donde ha sido recibido al ritmo de la cumbia La ...
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I guess this will be a hot topic on the Elcano -
A mexican training ship collided with the Brooklyn Bridge in NY
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A mexican training ship collided with the Brooklyn Bridge in NY
Brooklyn Bridge is hit by boat in jaw-dropping footage
Shocking footage posted online shows the moment the vessel collided with the bridge on Saturday night.
2 people died and 2 more are in critical condition https://www.reuters.com/world/us/me...s-into-brooklyn-bridge-19-injured-2025-05-18/
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Not sure why this unfortunate Mexican naval ship accident has to do with Elcano and posted in this thread?
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I posted it because the Mexican ship is a training ship like the Elcano, heading for New York in a few weeks.
Its very tragic that cadets died because of this accident, apparently mechanical failure.
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I guess this will be a hot topic on the Elcano -
A mexican training ship collided with the Brooklyn Bridge in NY
Brooklyn Bridge is hit by boat in jaw-dropping footage
Shocking footage posted online shows the moment the vessel collided with the bridge on Saturday night.
When I saw the news in YouTube live news this morning my very first thought was those pictures we were all concerned about with Leonor all the way up the mast hanging with just a belt to protect her. I hope with this accident someone steps in and decides the heir to the throne can't be up there on public presentations, or up there at all from this moment on.
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The Elcano never had this kind of accident in their 100 years history. Leonor is very protected as heir of the throne, like the rest of guardiamarinas have always been protected.
I frankly don't understand comparing and catastrophising a Mexican naval vessel accident with the Elcano. Different navy, different countries.
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I can speak for myself only but my reaction when I saw the ship crew on the mast and that the narrator stated those saved were because they had the safety belts attached to the mast, my thought was on the pictures we saw of Leonor and how many of us commented on her safety.
Yes, its a different navy, different countries situation but our reactions were based on remembering seen Leonor up there on the mast and, at least me, thinking these poor sailors had no idea how it takes but a moment to turn a photo op for the people watching them to a tragedy.
That's all, the tragedy today just reminded everyone on the pictures taken with Leonor at the Elcano weeks ago and why so many in here worried about her safety.
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All of us who commented on Leonor and the mast were informed that the belts are only unattached when the ship was in port. The Mexican training ship was sailing (obviously).
Strictly speaking it has nothing to do with the Elcano, but I would be extremely surprised if it isn’t being discussed there, even formally by the commanding officers to the cadets, as it’s not only a humanitarian issue but the sort of thing future officers will need to bear in mind.
It’s unfortunate and spooky this happened so close in time and distance to Leonor and her shipmates, but we can only hope they learn fast and continue to be safe.
Strictly speaking it has nothing to do with the Elcano, but I would be extremely surprised if it isn’t being discussed there, even formally by the commanding officers to the cadets, as it’s not only a humanitarian issue but the sort of thing future officers will need to bear in mind.
It’s unfortunate and spooky this happened so close in time and distance to Leonor and her shipmates, but we can only hope they learn fast and continue to be safe.
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The ship Juan Sebastián Elcano arrives in Santo Domingo
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Buque Juan Sebastián De Elcano está en RD; princesa Leonor a bordo
Marcando el reloj las 9:50 de la mañana, atracó en el muelle de Punta Torrecilla, en Santo Domingo Este, el buque escuela español Juan Sebastián De Elcano
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La princesa Leonor, por primera vez en la torre de mando, en su llegada a Santo Domingo
La princesa Leonor está en la recta final de su travesía y ha sorprendido en su llegada desde la torre de mando del buque Elcano.
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Lunch with the Spanish Ambassador to the Dominican Republic, the Minister of the Interior and Police, the Minister of Finance, and the Commander-in-Chief of the Dominican Navy
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Princess Leonor and the First Lady of Dominican Republic, Raquel Arbaje
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Raquel Arbaje on Instagram: "Ha sido un verdadero honor recibir en nuestro país a la princesa Leonor y a toda la tripulación del buque escuela Juan Sebastián de Elcano, que nos honra con su visita. La princesa Leonor vive una etapa importante de su f
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The heir to the Spanish throne performs her radio christening on "Españoles en la mar" (Spaniards at Sea) by @ree_rne from the training ship Juan Sebastián de Elcano during its stopover in the Dominican Republic.
"From the Dominican Republic, I greet all the Spanish men and women who work at sea and congratulate Radio Exterior for the 40 years in which they have listened to and served all these professionals on the program Spaniards at Sea.
There are many compatriots who dedicate their lives to fishing, the merchant marine, port infrastructure, oceanographic research, recreational boating, marine resource stewardship, and, of course, naval military training.
From one of the stops on this training cruise, I send my love to all of you who spend so much time away from Spain dedicated to the sea and who, through this program on our public radio station, feel closer to home. Congratulations and thank you very much."
"From the Dominican Republic, I greet all the Spanish men and women who work at sea and congratulate Radio Exterior for the 40 years in which they have listened to and served all these professionals on the program Spaniards at Sea.
There are many compatriots who dedicate their lives to fishing, the merchant marine, port infrastructure, oceanographic research, recreational boating, marine resource stewardship, and, of course, naval military training.
From one of the stops on this training cruise, I send my love to all of you who spend so much time away from Spain dedicated to the sea and who, through this program on our public radio station, feel closer to home. Congratulations and thank you very much."
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Vice President Raquel Peña met with Her Royal Highness the Princess of Asturias, Leonor de Borbón, during her visit to the Dominican Republic.
They discussed the historical ties between the two countries and highlighted the role of education as a fundamental pillar in the development of leaders committed to a more just future and greater participation of women in decision-making.
They discussed the historical ties between the two countries and highlighted the role of education as a fundamental pillar in the development of leaders committed to a more just future and greater participation of women in decision-making.
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After disembarking this week in New York, the Princess will return to Spain and embark for several weeks on the frigate Blas de Lezo.
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She will re-board Elcano in July when the ship returns to Spain. She will do so in Asturias to conclude the cruise in Marín, as is tradition, on July 16, the day of the Virgin of Carmen.
"Blas de Lezo": el buque de guerra en el que la Princesa Leonor concluirá su formación en la Armada
LA RAZÓN visita a una de sus gemelas, la "Álvaro de Bazán", la primera de su clase, para descubrir cómo se vive y se forja carácter en uno de los buques más modernos y letales de la Armada
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She will re-board Elcano in July when the ship returns to Spain. She will do so in Asturias to conclude the cruise in Marín, as is tradition, on July 16, the day of the Virgin of Carmen.
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While Leonor returns to Spain where will the El Cano and her crew mates be in the month long interim?
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They will sail back to Spain from New York (where they will moor from 5-10 June) and stop at 3 different locations before returning to Cádiz.
3-7 July: Gijón
9-12 July: Ferrol
14-17 July: Marín
21 July: Cádiz
Leonor will take a plane instead.
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It is hard to believe that her time is coming to end on this leg of her training. September and the airforce will come quickly. I am sure her parents and Sofia (when she returns) will be glad to have her back in Spain for the summer
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Leonor must be looking forward to returning home to her family. After all, it was 6 months away from her family, it must not have been easy.
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Those few months have simply flown by!
In the unlikely event that the Oman state visit is rescheduled for the summer, Leonor might be able to attend the welcome reception and the state dinner.
As Lula posted the other day she's not exactly coming back home, she's flying back because she'll spend several weeks onboard a Navy warship, the Blas de Lezo.
When the Elcano returns to Spain after crossing the Atlantic back home she'll board again in Asturias and will finish with them in Marín on July 16th, the Day of the Virgin of El Carmen, Patroness of sailors, fishermen and people of the sea.
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