About to turn 18, the Infanta Sofia has already charted a path of her own, different from that of her sister, Princess Leonor.
While the heir to the throne continues her military training, the youngest daughter of the King and Queen has ruled out following that course, opting instead for a university career focused on science.
What university career could Infanta Sofia study?
According to the Royal Household, once she finishes the International Baccalaureate at the UWC Atlantic College in Wales, Sofia will not pursue military training.
Her interest, according to close sources, is focused on STEM disciplines (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics), an area of high academic demand and growing global demand.
¡Hola! magazine reported that the Infanta is considering studies related to applied science and engineering.
Although it has not been officially announced which university she will choose, it is not ruled out that it will be a top-level institution in Europe or the United States, many of which have academic links with the school where she is currently studying.
With this decision, Sofia reinforces her independent profile within the Royal Family. Although she is not destined to reign, her commitment to a modern university career aligned with the challenges of the 21st century could make her one of the most influential figures of the new royal generation.