The Royal Household has just released information related to Princess Leonor. In just over a month, the heiress will receive the Gold Medal of Galicia. This is a historic event and the highest honor awarded by Xunta, in a special ceremony in Santiago.
The award ceremony will be held on July 14, separate from the general event for the other recipients, due to the princess's busy institutional schedule. This decision reflects the Galician government's desire to pay tribute to her time at the Marín Naval Military School. This is where she has completed one of the essential parts of her military training.
Royal household announces breaking news related to Princess Leonor
Princess Leonor has become the best symbol of the future of the Spanish monarchy. The Royal Household has its continuity secured thanks to the young heiress, who is also the most highly regarded member of the institution. Her military training has ultimately proved that Leonor is a worthy successor to her father.
As recognition, the Royal Household has just announced that the princess will be honored with one of the country's most representative awards. This is the Gold Medal of Galicia, which Leonor will receive in an official and solemn ceremony on July 14. The honor not only rewards the princess's effort and discipline during her year of military instruction, but also symbolizes the bond with Galicia.
The ceremony will take place in Santiago de Compostela and will be organized independently, apart from the other recipients for institutional scheduling reasons. Xunta de Galicia thus recognizes the princess's exemplary career through a historic and very emotional event.
Leonor has completed an essential stage of her military training at the Marín Naval School, and this deserves recognition. Mainly, for her effort, perseverance, and dedication. The event will be presided over by Alfonso Rueda, president of Xunta, who will present the medal on behalf of the Galician people.
The Gold Medal of Galicia is the highest honor granted by the community. It is awarded to individuals distinguished for their contribution to the common good, and, this time, Leonor has been chosen to receive it. This distinction was also granted to her grandfather, King Emeritus Juan Carlos, in 1985, consolidating a bond between the Crown and Galicia.
The royal household prepares for Princess Leonor's big day
With one month to go, the Royal Household is already finalizing preparations for what will be Princess Leonor's big day. The heiress faces hectic weeks ahead, which she will have to balance with her military training. After finishing her time on Elcano, Leonor will board the frigate Blas de Lezo, where she will learn war tactics.
On Saturday, June 14, King Felipe's daughter will board in Las Palmas on what will be her home for 20 days. On July 3, she will return to Gijón to board Elcano again and reach the end of the journey with her companions.
During that journey, she will have an unmissable appointment with Xunta de Galicia to receive one of the highest honors. In addition to the medal, Leonor will be named Distinguished Daughter of Marín, as a local tribute for her close connection with the town and its naval school.
This second honor will take place on July 16, coinciding with the feast of the Virgin of Carmen, patron saint of sailors and the Navy. On that same day, Leonor will receive her military commission, thus formalizing the end of her naval training in Galicia and her promotion to ensign.