Carlos Alvarez/Getty King Felipe of Spain narrowly avoided a major accident while competing in a sailing competition in Majorca A heavy sail dropped just inches from his head, and a video of the scary moment was shared online While onlookers gasped in shock, King Felipe appeared unfazed, returning to his preparations on deck King Felipe of Spainnarrowly avoided a dangerous accident in Majorca. The 57-year-old monarch was taking part in the Copa del Rey MAPFRE sailing competition on Thursday, July 31, joining Admiral Jaime Rodríguez Toubes and his crew aboard the Aifos, a vessel of the Spanish Navy. While preparing for the day of competition, the King was seated on the deck of the ship when a heavy sail and boom dropped to the deck just inches from his head. Some onlookers gasped in shock; however, the Spanish outletVanitatis, which published video of the incident, reported that King Felipe was unfazed and returned to his preparations. Carlos Alvarez/Getty Related:https://people-app.onelink.me/HNIa/kz7l4cuf The King is an avid sailor. As Prince of Asturias, he trained with the Spanish Navy before becoming Captain General upon acceding to the throne in 2014. He has a close relationship with Admiral Toubes and annually competes aboard the Aifos, which finished second in the 2024 competition. His daughter and heir,Princess Leonor, 19, is currently following in her father's footsteps as far as preparation for the throne. The Princess of Asturias is currently in the midst of a three-year military training program, and on July 16, was promoted to the rank of Midshipman of 2nd grade and awarded the Grand Cross of Naval Merit by her father. WhileVanitatispointed out that Leonor and her sister, Princess Sofia, 18, don't seem to have inherited their father's love of sailing, as they were not in attendance for the week's Copa del Rey event, they have recently been spotted enjoying other sporting ventures. Can't get enough of PEOPLE's Royals coverage?Sign up for our free Royals newsletterto get the latest updates on Kate Middleton, Meghan Markle and more! The future queen and her sister sat withPrince WilliamandPrincess Charlotteat the championship match of the 2025 UEFA Women's EURO Cup earlier this week, as Spain took on England's Lionesses. Despite the fact that England ultimately won the title in penalty kicks, Leonor and Sofiaproved to be good sports, evenposing for a photowith William and Charlotte during the match. Read the original article onPeople
