Close-up photo montage of Leonor de Borbón with a happy face, and in the background, an image of the Zarzuela Palace with red emojis next to it.

A spokesperson for the royal household confirms the rumor about Princess Leonor's life

The heiress is preparing to take on new challenges as she progresses in a carefully planned military training

In recent days, information has come to light about Princess Leonor that has sparked significant interest. Her name is once again making headlines due to a detail related to her most immediate life. What seemed like a simple rumor has finally been addressed by an official source, generating new expectations.

After two years of intensive military training, Leonor now faces a completely different and specialized environment. This new step represents the final stage of her instruction, one that will consolidate her institutional role. Everything is ready for the heiress to face this challenge with discipline and responsibility.

Princess Leonor during the arrival of the training ship ‘Juan Sebastián de Elcano’ and the frigate ‘Blas de Lezo’ at El Musel port in Gijón.
The princess has already completed two key stages in her military training | Europa Press

A firm path designed to lead

Since her admission to the General Military Academy of Zaragoza, Princess Leonor has followed a demanding training schedule. There, she learned the essentials of the Army before transferring to the Naval School of Marín. During that stage, she even participated in the traditional training cruise aboard the Juan Sebastián de Elcano.

In both academies, she integrated as just another student, without privileges, showing commitment and discipline. This preparation carries strong institutional symbolism, but also a practical purpose. The aim is to train the future head of the Armed Forces through direct knowledge.

The goal of this military training is not only protocolary, but also strategic. It allows Leonor to learn firsthand about the internal workings of the structures she will one day lead. This way, she will strengthen her role as a symbol of national unity in key contexts.

Princess Leonor in a dark suit speaking at a podium during the 2025 Princess of Girona Awards with the flags of Spain and Catalonia in the background
Leonor's new course will include flight training and advanced technical education | Instagram, @casareal.es

Princess's next destination confirmed

A spokesperson for Zarzuela has finally confirmed what was an open secret about Princess Leonor's next stage of training. The heiress to the throne will begin the new academic year at the General Air Academy, thus closing the cycle of her military preparation. She is expected to arrive at the academy in Murcia around Sunday, August 31.

There, she will continue her training, this time focused on the aeronautical field and with a much more technical profile. She will join as an ensign student in the fourth-year class, following her recent appointment by the Council of Ministers. During the course, she will face flight practices and training in aircraft such as the Pilatus PC-21.

The Minister of Defense, Margarita Robles, has already visited the facilities as a show of the Government's support. This institutional tradition is repeated for the third consecutive year before her admission. The visit highlights the interest in closely following the heiress's progress.

Salvador Illa, Princess Leonor, and Felipe VI seated at a formal event with the woman in the center looking at the camera and the men on either side facing forward.
Leonor is preparing to lead the armed forces in the future | Instagram, @casareal.es

Final step before completing her military training

With this new course, Leonor reaches the final phase of her regulated military training. The Air Academy will allow her to acquire practical knowledge of flight and leadership in technical environments. This experience completes her time in the three branches of the Spanish military.

The plan foresees that, upon completing this course, Leonor will receive the ranks of lieutenant in the Army and Air Force, and ensign in the Navy. This is recognition of her effort and the fulfillment of the training itinerary set by the institution. It is a key step that prepares her for the future role of captain general.

The Royal Household has insisted that this training is not symbolic, but necessary for the role she will assume as queen. Through this experience, Leonor gains maturity, knowledge, and legitimacy before the public. The nation closely follows every step of her journey with attention and respect.