During Queen Letizia’s recent stay in Paris, King Felipe VI participated in a very prominent social event: a royal wedding that has been named the wedding of the year in Spain.
What was remarkable about this occasion was the presence of Infanta Cristina, the king’s sister, which marked a special situation in the family context after recent years of estrangement.
Images released by the Spanish media show the joint arrival of Felipe VI and Infanta Cristina, who traveled in a vehicle driven by the King himself, with Cristina occupying the passenger seat.
This moment represents a significant change in their relationship, as they had not been seen together in such an everyday event since the scandal that affected Cristina’s marriage to Iñaki Urdangarin.
Felipe VI at the royal wedding
This Saturday, the Spanish monarch joined the celebration of the marriage union between Victoria López-Quesada and Enrique Moreno de la Cova, which took place at the Soto de Mozanaque estate in Madrid. King Felipe is the godfather of the bride.
The wedding not only brought together the protagonists of the marriage but was also attended by other members of the royal family.
After the King’s vehicle, Infanta Elena arrived, accompanied by her daughter Victoria Federica de Marichalar, as well as several of Infanta Cristina’s children.
His eldest son, Juan Valentín Urdangarin, drove the car in which he arrived. His sister, Irene, was at his side.
It is important to note the absence of Queen Letizia in this significant celebration, as she is in Paris supporting the Spanish team in the Paralympic Games, a commitment that has led her to be out of the country from Friday, August 30 until Monday, September 2.
The participation of King Felipe VI and Infanta Cristina in this royal wedding not only highlights the importance of the social event but also marks a step towards family reconciliation and a return to normalcy in their relationship.
As the royal family navigates their personal and public challenges, moments like this are crucial to strengthening family ties in the public sphere.