Let me tell you—Infanta Sofía has just begun her university life in Lisbon, but her arrival at Forward College hasn’t gone unnoticed.
Within hours, images of her participating in a welcome activity were already circulating—quite a contrast to the total discretion she maintained at UWC Atlantic College in Wales. At that institution, aside from official photos, she was virtually absent from social media and the press.
What drew the most attention wasn’t just seeing her in jeans and a sweatshirt engaging with fellow students, but the fact that those images were shared directly by the university on its social media platforms.
This raised concerns about potential security risks the youngest daughter of the Spanish royals might face in this new environment, where student exposure seems more relaxed.
Adding to the situation is the concern surrounding her residence in Lisbon. Sofía is staying in a student housing complex in the Benfica neighborhood, about 30 minutes from campus, and—as has already happened—she’s been photographed, with those images beginning to circulate online.
Her residence is surrounded by other buildings, prompting questions about whether it truly offers the necessary measures to ensure her privacy.
That said, the space is well-equipped for student life, private rooms with en-suite bathrooms, study areas, a gym, common lounge, and even a private garden.
But in Sofía’s case, it’s not just about comfort—it’s about security. And that’s where many are asking, how far can her family go in preserving the normalcy they seek without compromising her privacy?