The Royal Family has already released the exact date on which Princess Leonor will experience her greatest day. Meanwhile, the heiress completes her final journey on Elcano, and preparations are already underway for the grand celebration that will take place very soon. This is an event of enormous symbolism that will be attended by the kings and other prominent figures.
Indeed, very few are the fortunate protagonists of an event of such magnitude. Without a doubt, this will be the crowning achievement of Princess Leonor's naval training, but not the only one.
The royal family announces the date of Princess Leonor's big day
Princess Leonor is already counting down the hours left before departing from the port of Ferrol toward Marín. There, we will see the heiress to the throne disembark, bringing her training in the Navy to a close. After this day, a grand celebration will take place.
The Royal Family has already announced the date on which Princess Leonor will receive the Gold Medal of Galicia. On July 14, the successor to Felipe will receive the highest honor of the Community in Santiago de Compostela. The ceremony will be held at the Pazo de Xustiza, recently prepared to host protocol honors, with the attendance of the president of the Xunta and regional authorities.
This recognition is awarded before the large-scale event on July 24, but it has been brought forward specifically due to the heiress's schedule. President Alfonso Rueda will highlight the "mark and relationship" of the Royal House with Galicia after four months completed in her naval training as a sailor.
Princess Leonor will wear a midshipman's dress uniform, showing her loyalty to the military service begun at the Marín Naval Academy. Other members of the Royal Family, such as the king and queen, will accompany their daughter at this important event, underlining institutional respect.
After the medal is awarded, a brief speech from the princess is expected, reflecting on her naval training and her commitment to Galicia. The ceremony will conclude with applause, honorary salutes, and a protocol parade by the armed forces present in Santiago de Compostela.
The other key day for Princess Leonor and the royal family
Honors and tributes to Princess Leonor will not end with the awarding of the Gold Medal of Galicia. Two days later, on July 16, the Royal Family will see the heiress receive the title of Favorite Daughter of Marín.
The tribute will take place during the celebration of the Virgen del Carmen, patron saint of sailors, which adds maritime symbolism to the event. The mayor of Marín, María Ramallo, will present the recognition, explaining the strong bond that has developed between the city, the Navy, and the Royal House.
At this event, in addition to the Royal Family, midshipmen who are Princess Leonor's classmates will also be present, as well as provincial, military, and civil authorities. This official title recognizes not only her time at the Naval Academy, but also her integration into the Galician maritime community over several months. The tribute will include military parades, flag raising, the naval anthem, and moving speeches about these months in the Navy.
The schedule continues with the commissioning of officers on the same July 16 at the Marín Naval Academy. With these official events in Santiago and Marín, Galicia pays institutional and popular tribute to the princess for her military training and maritime connection.
Leonor thus brings to a close an intense period of military training, deeply connected to Galicia, which culminates in emotional and symbolic official recognitions. Meanwhile, the July 14 event stands out for its protocol exclusivity, the Marín event will have a local, intimate, and very moving tone.