With the arrival of Infanta Sofia of Spain’s 18th birthday, rumors and fake news about her future are in the air.
While she is at UWC Atlantic College, speculation is rife.
Some suggest that she might join the royal family more actively, while others bet that she will follow in the footsteps of her sister, Princess Leonor, and begin her military training.
But Queen Letizia seems to have another idea: to protect her youngest daughter from excessive public exposure.
Infanta Sofia’s fake news
Although Sofía enjoys a certain amount of privacy, the imminent arrival of her coming of age seems to have sparked rumors about her.
A Portuguese magazine, without sources to back up its claims, published that Sofía is not making the grade in her studies.
In fact, they reported that Queen Letizia had traveled to Wales to talk to her daughter’s teachers after an event at Auschwitz, which seems to indicate that she is concerned about her academic well-being.
Gradually, the spotlight is shifting to the Infanta, who could become the most vulnerable link in the royal family.
While figures such as King Felipe and Princess Leonor have backing, Sofía could be more subject to rumors and speculation.
Perhaps this is why King Felipe, and especially Queen Letizia, are considering military training for Sofía.
However, this raises questions: Is it really necessary for a young woman whose career will not be linked to the military to go through the academies? Ideally, each sister should forge her own path, protecting their mental health and allowing them to grow in a distinctive way.
A stint in the military could be a way to give Sofía time to mature before diving into real life.
However, once she starts college, the chance of keeping her out of the spectacular media spotlight will be minimal.
Thus, only time will tell what course Infanta Sofia will take and how she will adapt to her new reality and deal with the false news about her.