There are days that remain engraved forever. For the Infanta Sofia, this Saturday, May 24, was one of them.
Surrounded by her classmates at the imposing St Donat’s Castle in Wales, the youngest daughter of the King and Queen of Spain graduated from UWC Atlantic College.
Infanta Sofia’s graduation photos
With a broad smile and a look full of emotion, Sofia took the stage, received her diploma.
King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia could not hide their pride. In every photograph there was that sparkle in their eyes that only appears when their children cross an important milestone.
Princess Leonor, on the other hand, was not physically present at the event. But that did not prevent her from accompanying her sister.
From the deck of the training ship Juan Sebastián Elcano, where she continues her naval training, she participated in a family video call that ended up becoming one of the most endearing moments of the day.
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He also left her a recorded message that more than one has seen repeatedly on social media. The heiress sent a warm, simple and very sisterly greeting.
And among official photos and videos shared, there was an image that took all the applause.
It is a photo taken by the king with his cell phone, without poses, without protocol. In it, Queen Letizia melts in a strong embrace with the Infanta Sofia.
The look of both also attracted attention. Mother and daughter chose the same color: red.
Letizia opted for a sober tailored suit by Hugo Boss, while Sofia shone in a jumpsuit with asymmetrical neckline and flowing silhouette. Loose, straight hair completed the ensemble, letting the design do all the work.
There was talk that perhaps the ceremony would be streamed on the school’s YouTube channel, but in the end it was kept private.
Those who were hoping to see it live had to settle for the after-images, which still ended up speaking for themselves.
Now, after closing this stage, the great unknown is what Sofia will do. She will not follow in Leonor’s footsteps in the military, but she has not yet revealed her next destination.