The Princess of Asturias will not arrive at the ports as just another midshipwoman or on a private visit, but rather as a representative of the Spanish State and will carry out official activities, she will probably meet with mayors, governors or even some president... so the trip has been organized in accordance with the authorities of those countries.
I don't think it's out of the question to think that a couple of the regular crew members now come from a special forces unit, just in case.
Felipe was sent to Colombia at the age of 15. By himself. And I think they were expecting him back! Not to mention he regularly visits all those "South American countries". Given the number and duration, I'm sure the Spanish and respective governments wouldn't do anything less for a smooth and secure visit for his heir.
Despite her young age she impresses me with how composed and mature she comes across as.
They are not normal teenagers, they are teenagers who can become Heads of State from the age of 18... so no matter how much they tell us that they want them to have a normal life or education, it is not... especially from the moment they reach the age of majority and acquire a responsibility.
Other European heirs are also following special programmes that are not the same as those followed by other officers, and they adapt their military training to their studies or official commitments.
I think this will only be partly true, of course she will share the duties of her classmates but in addition to that she has to prepare all the activities on land while on the ship, what will require office/organisational work on top of the regular naval training. The ship and officer crew will be prepared to make room for those needs to be met.
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I concur and Leonor is a remarkable young lady.
I still remember when as a toddler kept playing with the microphones saying "oto, oto" trying to grab another one after Sofia was born.
Muhler, thank you so much for bringing your experience and knowledge to the thread. I admit I have no idea about safety procedures in naval training ships, the reason why I appreciate so much your input.
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The ‘no special events’ for the princess combined with having lunch with the authorities and being on the official photograph seem contradictory.
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I have also written that the Royal House and the Navy have communicated that during this stopover the Princess of Asturias would not have official activities alone, and that she would only participate in the normal activities of her shipmates.
I repeat again, Princess Leonor was not at the lunch, because as indicated in other reports and in a photograph, she had lunch with several shipmates in a restaurant in Tenerife. She only greeted the authorities who visited the ship and took a photo with them.
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There are nuances how Spanish translates to English that can make it confusing. All Casa Real says is that Leonor was present to meet, greet and be photographed with the authorities, during the lunch the Elcano offered to them. It doesn't say she participated in the lunch.According to Casareal :
"La Princesa de Asturias, junto a las autoridades presentes en el almuerzo ofrecido en el Buque Escuela “Juan Sebastián de Elcano” durante su escala en Santa Cruz de Tenerife."
In English:
"The Princess of Asturias, together with the authorities present at the lunch offered on the training ship “Juan Sebastián de Elcano” during its stopover in Santa Cruz de Tenerife.
So then is Casareal lying? One event does not negate the other. It is entirely possible that Leonor had lunch with shipmates and attended the luncheon with the local authorities (thanks for the correction). Other articles such as the one below is in harmony with the report from The Royal House that the Princess did infant have lunch with the local authorities.
La salida sorpresa de la princesa Leonor en Tenerife: comida en una tasca con anécdota incluida y visita al Teide
La princesa Leonor ha aprovechado la escala de Elcano en la isla canaria para hacer turismo junto a sus compañeros.
"También se reunió con las autoridades locales a su llegada a la isla, con los que mantuvo un almuerzo en el Juan Sebastián Elcano."
"She also met with local authorities upon her arrival on the island, with whom she had lunch at the Juan Sebastián Elcano."
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Unless you are a Spaniard, your translation is subjective to your interpretation in English. Literal translations to another language are rarely able to capture subtle variations, often ending up in a different meaning.
