This October 12 will be a special day for Infanta Sofia, as she will make her debut in the official events of the National Day.
The Royal House has confirmed that the youngest daughter of King Felipe and Queen Letizia will accompany her family at the traditional military parade on the Paseo de la Castellana. Until now, her role in these events has been limited to the parade, but this year she will take a step forward.
The youngest daughter of the Spanish monarchs will also attend the reception at the Royal Palace, where the royal couple will welcome representatives of civil society.
It’s a very different setting from the parade and an opportunity to see her in a more formal environment. For a young woman of her age, it is both a challenge and a natural way to learn what it means to be part of the Crown.
It’s important to remember that her sister, Princess Leonor, is currently engaged in her military training in San Javier, which places Infanta Sofia in a more prominent position within the public agenda. It is neither a replacement nor a comparison, but rather a way to show that both are advancing along parallel and complementary paths.
Sofia is beginning to take on an institutional role in Madrid, while Leonor is training in the military.
This debut gives us a glimpse of how she is gradually preparing to take on her own role. It is a gesture that, although expected, marks a turning point in her public life.