Recently, Infanta Sofia, the youngest daughter of King Felipe and Queen Letizia, made her debut at an official event for the first time without the company of her parents or her sister, Princess Leonor.
Although her presentation was very dignified, some found fault with her performance and did not miss the opportunity to criticize her.
One of the most prominent voices was the writer and expert on royalty, Pilar Eyre, who expressed her opinion on the event through her YouTube channel.
Why do they criticize Infanta Sofia?
Eyre made it clear that her criticism was not directed at Sofia, whom she described as “very pretty” and “with a beautiful smile,” but pointed out that by not speaking during the award ceremony, the Infanta made a serious mistake.
“If she presents an award, she should at least have spoken,” she said.
Eyre also considered that it made “little sense” that the first solo appearance of a Spanish princess was at a photography award, claiming that such ceremonies are usually “empty” and that the Infanta’s role is worth much more than that.
She also criticized the fact that Sofia was surrounded by adults at an event celebrating a young girl, suggesting that it would have been more appropriate to have people her age present.
The expert recalled that Felipe and Letizia have always wanted their daughters to lead normal lives, although they know that this is complicated due to their positions and privileges.
“They are never going to be like any other girl,” she stressed, noting that they don’t have to stand in line or deal with public transportation, which in her opinion carries certain responsibilities.
Eyre called on the Royal Household team to help the young women shine in their role, suggesting that they should have the freedom to make mistakes while using their influence to help the underprivileged.
“It’s time for these princesses to come out of their crystal pomp,” she concluded.
To top it off, the expert proposed that the Infanta’s first event should have been related to the tragedy that struck Valencia, where 222 people lost their lives.
“It would have been a golden opportunity to give support and visibility,” she commented, making it clear that such an act would have strengthened the image of Sofia and the Institution as a whole.
So, at the end of the day, the criticism of Infanta Sofia is not just about her performance, but a broader call about what is expected of the royals and their contribution to social welfare.