Alondra
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Looking forward to seeing her embark on the El Elcano.
How long until we see Leonor at a state banquet in full gala and tiara attire? Every month I keep hoping she will appear at one of these events in some spectacular gown and break for good the tradition of business suit/pants we see every single day at Zarzuela.I have a funny feeling we won’t see Leonor at a state banquet until her military training is over, but I do hope to be wrong.
No, they clearly were all secured. Each of them is wearing safety harnesses.Were they climbing up unattached to anything?
Well, this is why we have Sofia. (It might not actually be that dangerous, but it sure looks easy to fall.)
Were they climbing up unattached to anything?
Did you notice the end of the harness is not attached to the rope but to her belts? I assume she should attach it to the rope first as she went up for safety. It's still a big fall down from that netNo, they clearly were all secured. Each of them is wearing safety harnesses.
The one to the right is indeed to her belt but the one on the left seems to be attached to the robe in the third picture (and most likely the opposite in the second picture - in both cases we cannot fully see one of the carbiners. A similar practice can be seen by her colleagues on the third picture (one attached to robe; the other attached to belt):Did you notice the end of the harness is not attached to the rope but to her belts? I assume she should attach it to the rope first as she went up for safety. It's still a big fall down from that net
The height doesn't depend on whether the ship is moving or in port. The navy is a professional organization; they would not risk going up to these heights without safety measures being in place. The person in charge of this exercise would immediately be put on leave (and probably fired, depending on labor laws) if s/he would allow the students to climb the masts without being secured, i.e., for such irresponsible behavior. And I'd assume Leonor would comply with those instructions - like all her fellow class/shipmates.Yes because the ship is stopped in port, when the ship is moving they will use the harness they were wearing today.
Thanks, previously I only checked the pictures but the video indeed seems to suggest these very unsafe practices. Imho, it makes no sense to not use them when they practice/do it for the first time but then expect them to use them once they are at sea.In the video you can see that they were not attached with a rope at the top of the harness, and that they used the harness anchors only when they reached the top.
When the boat is at sea they do use ropes in their harnesses.
I would have said, sorry, dudes, no way!!!No, they clearly were all secured. Each of them is wearing safety harnesses.
I suppose it would be up to the Spanish Ministry of Defense to review the safety of any activities that are carried out at Spanish military training facilities, but, on your previous point, aren't those naval cadets all at least 18 when they join the Navy? If so, they are not children anymore and do not need their parent's consent to join.Thanks, previously I only checked the pictures but the video indeed seems to suggest these very unsafe practices. Imho, it makes no sense to not use them when they practice/do it for the first time but then expect them to use them once they are at sea.
N.B. In that case I would strongly discourage any parents to send their children to the Spanish Navy as their safety practices are not up to modern standards - there is a serious risk of injury and death. In most other industries in the western world, this would be totally unacceptable and -as I said before- result in dismissal/being fired if anyone would even attempt to do this.
Great point. In that case, I would caution any person considering joining the Spanish Navy not to do so as -based on this footage- they don't adhere to international safety standards (as any thorough risk assessment would show that performing tasks without proper fall protection at these heights might lead to serious injury or death).I suppose it would be up to the Spanish Ministry of Defense to review the safety of any activities that are carried out at Spanish military training facilities, but, on your previous point, aren't those naval cadets all at least 18 when they join the Navy? If so, they are not children anymore and do not need their parent's consent to join.
I agree. I don't expect Leonor in a State Dinner before she finishes her military training.I would be surprised to see Leonor at a State Dinner before she starts her studies in Madrid after the military training. And honestly, there are hardly any State Banquets in Madrid, not a single one in 2024.
Do we know if Leonor will take part in the Pascua Militar this year before boarding the ship?
I am a bit confused about all those public ceremonies involving the naval cadets and the civil authorities. Is it just because the Princess of Asturias is in this class, or is that standard for all classes at the Academy?![]()
Las imágenes del recibimiento a los guardiamarinas del Elcano en el Ayuntamiento de Cádiz, con la Princesa Leonor
Su Alteza Real la Princesa de Asturias, que forma parte de la promoción de guardiamarinas, ha firmado en el Libro de Honor del Ayuntamiento de Cádizwww.diariodecadiz.es
The group then moved to the Navy's Non-Commissioned Officers School in San Fernando where they paid tribute to the Navy and visited the Carmen Church.
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LA PRINCESA LEONOR VISITA LA IGLESIA DEL CARMEN DURANTE SU VISITA A CÁDIZ - Todos - ..:GTRESONLINE:..
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I am a bit confused about all those public ceremonies involving the naval cadets and the civil authorities. Is it just because the Princess of Asturias is in this class, or is that standard for all classes at the Academy?
It looks like a bit odd to us outsiders, as we are not accostumed to seeing anything similar with cadets in the US, the UK, Canada, or Australia for example.
I am a bit confused about all those public ceremonies involving the naval cadets and the civil authorities. Is it just because the Princess of Asturias is in this class, or is that standard for all classes at the Academy?
It looks like a bit odd to us outsiders, as we are not accostumed to seeing anything similar with cadets in the US, the UK, Canada, or Australia for example.
The Princess doesn't seem to have too much security around her.Princess Leonor is seen walking through the streets of Cadiz
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