With her schooling recently completed, Infanta Sofía is beginning to make her own mark on the Royal Household’s institutional agenda.
Although her academic destination has not yet been officially announced, everything indicates that she will opt for university studies, leaving aside the military training that her older sister, Princess Leonor, undertook.
Meanwhile, her parents have decided to continue giving her visibility at public events, reinforcing the role they want for her in the current monarchy.
According to the media outlet Monarquía Confidencial, Sofía will once again preside over the Objetivo Patrimonio Awards this year, a photography contest she already led alone last December.
The event, which coincides with her Christmas vacation, suits her personal interests and represents a subtle way of involving her in institutional functions without forcing an overly formal profile.
The decision to repeat this event reaffirms the commitment of King Felipe and Queen Letizia to modernize the institution and integrate their daughters in a balanced way, despite hierarchical differences.
The Infanta’s debut at this type of event was closely watched. Despite her visible nerves, such as the constant movement of her hands or the gesture of touching her hair, she managed to conduct herself with warmth and naturalness, without the need to give speeches.
The choice of a white outfit, a color reserved for important events, reflected her mother’s influence, both in style and preparation.
For years, Sofía has accompanied her family at official events, but always as a secondary figure. Her participation in these awards marked a change in dynamics: for the first time, she took center stage and did so alone.
Now, she will repeat that experience at a time when the monarchy is seeking to project a renewed image that is closer to the younger generations.