Infanta Cristina’s worry about her daughter Irene Urdangarin is growing. According to the spanish magazine Lecturas, the daughter of the emeritus kings is trying to figure out her youngest daughter’s future.
Irene had planned to study hospitality at a top school in Geneva, but that didn’t work out, and now she lives in Madrid. Infanta Cristina’s concern continues to rise.
Disagreements Between Infanta Cristina and Daughter Irene
The publication revealed some episodes that shed light on the situation.
Mother and daughter, who lived almost alone in Switzerland for the past few years, haven’t always had a smooth relationship. Things have become more complicated, especially now that Victoria Federica is around.
Infanta Cristina’s plans for her daughter’s future have been halted. Irene has even stood up to her mother more than once.
When Irene told her mother she wanted to take a gap semester, Infanta Cristina wasn’t thrilled. She had a clear path in mind for her youngest: finish high school and then go to university.
For Cristina, her daughter’s academic preparation is crucial. It was planned for Irene to study hospitality at one of the world’s top schools.
Unfortunately, Irene didn’t pass the entrance exams. She then decided to follow her brother Juan’s example and spend a few months doing volunteer work to see less fortunate lives.
Infanta Cristina eventually supported this decision: volunteering first, then university. But what did Irene think?
According to the spanish website ‘Vanitatis,’ Irene returned to Madrid to settle down. Her relationship with Juan Urquijo, the brother of the current wife of Madrid’s mayor, influenced this decision.
Irene enjoys spending time with her boyfriend’s friends and likes Madrid. Whether her mother approves is another matter.
One of Infanta Cristina’s many fears is Irene’s friendship with her cousin Victoria Federica.
Cristina worries that Irene might adopt Victoria Federica’s lifestyle, which includes social media, TV shows, fashion shows, and a busy social life. This environment has caught Irene’s interest.
“Recently, there have been some disagreements about this,” says ‘Monarquía confidencial,’ citing sources close to the family. “Cristina always stressed the importance of education to her daughter.”
Infanta Cristina fears Irene might neglect her studies to become the family’s second influencer.
For now, Irene is focused on getting her driver’s license and living with her grandmother, Queen Sofía, in Madrid. It’s unclear if she will attend university or continue her hospitality studies.
After her volunteer work in Cambodia, Irene’s future plans remain uncertain.
It wasn’t until after Teresa Urquijo and José Luis Martínez Almeida’s wedding that Irene’s romance with the mayor’s brother-in-law became public.
The magazine ‘Hola’ first reported on it. Sources close to the royal family say it’s not a serious relationship yet. Both are young and still getting to know each other.
Several photos of Irene and Juan Urquijo have been published since then. The couple spends time together and benefits from being in the same city now that Irene lives in Madrid.
Many wonder what Iñaki Urdangarin thinks about all this. Since the official divorce of the Duke and Duchess of Palma, little has been heard about his relationship with his children, especially Irene.
Infanta Cristina has taken charge of guiding her daughter’s public life in Madrid.