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Princess Leonor Joins Final Copa del Rey Mapfre Regatta as King Felipe VI Presides Over Awards

Her surprise appearance highlighted support for a record 200 women sailors at the Real Club Náutico de Palma after the king concluded the 43rd Copa del Rey Mapfre with an awards ceremony.

FOTOS | La Princesa Leonor sorprende al acudir con el Rey Felipe a la Copa del Rey de vela
FOTOS | La Princesa Leonor sorprende al acudir con el Rey Felipe a la Copa del Rey de vela

Overview

  • Princess Leonor made a surprise visit to the Real Club Náutico de Palma on August 2 to support the final race of the 43rd Copa del Rey Mapfre alongside her father, King Felipe VI.
  • More than 200 women sailors from 29 countries competed in this year’s regatta, marking the highest female turnout in its history.
  • King Felipe VI served as helmsman of the Aifos each morning before presiding over the awards ceremony at the Palacio Real de la Almudaina.
  • Queen Letizia and her daughters attended the July 31 screening of Pep Bonet’s mental health documentary “En un lugar de la mente” at the Atlàntida Mallorca Film Fest and will appear at its closing ceremony.
  • The royal family will host a reception for Balearic society at the Palacio de Marivent on August 4 to conclude their annual summer residence.