Queen Letizia's tears in saying goodbye to her daughter Princess Leonor

Queen Letizia was visibly emotional as she said goodbye to her eldest daughter, Princess Leonor, who is embarking on an important new chapter in her life. The 19-year-old princess is embarking on a six-month cruise as part of her military training. did

The farewell ceremony was held on Saturday, January 11, in Cadiz, where the Spanish royal family gathered to mark the occasion. Gold looked gorgeous as King Felipe VI proudly saw off his daughter in the traditional Spanish Navy uniform.

Princess Leonor, dressed in her navy uniform, boarded the Spanish Navy training ship Juan Sebastian de Elcano as her parents waved to her; A bitter and sweet moment that was accompanied by tears and smiles.

This farewell is a historical turning point for the Spanish monarchy. Leonore's three years of military training, of which the trip is a part, is a commitment far beyond the shorter training courses undertaken by her European royal counterparts such as Princess Victoria of Sweden and Princess Ingrid Alexandra of Norway.

Princess Queen Letizia was seen wiping away tears while King Felipe wore a proud smile as the ship left the dock and began its educational journey.