Overview

• Queen Letizia traveled to Panama on a personal, non-official visit to reunite with Princess Leonor, who is undergoing naval training aboard the Juan Sebastián Elcano.
• The reunion occurred on May 3 at the port of Panama City, marking the first time the mother and daughter have seen each other since January 11, when Leonor departed from Cádiz.
• The Juan Sebastián Elcano is docked in Panama until May 6, allowing families of the crew, including Letizia, to visit and celebrate Mother’s Day together.
• Letizia participated in a shipboard reception on May 3, wearing a striking red jumpsuit, while Leonor donned her formal naval uniform for the occasion.
• The ship, an iconic training vessel for the Spanish Navy, will continue its global voyage through Colombia, the Dominican Republic, and New York before returning to Spain in July.