Until now, the Infanta Sofia (17 years old) has religiously followed the path marked by Princess Leonor (18 years old). Both studied at the Santa María de los Rosales School and, with the compulsory education completed with very good grades, it was the heir to the throne who, of all the options available to her, chose to study the International Baccalaureate at the UWC Atlantic College of Wales, an exclusive study center where its students learn notions of leadership, blend in with other cultures and place special emphasis on extracurricular activities such as community service, physical challenges and teamwork.
Two years later, the Royal Family announced that Sofía would also continue with her academic training in the United Kingdom after having “satisfactorily submitted to the entire selection process required” by the study center. A personal choice by the youngest daughter of the kings, perhaps promoted by the advice and experience of her older sister.
With Princess Leonor focused on her military career at the AGM and about to win the title of second lieutenant of the Army, and Sofía finishing her first year of high school, The question has arisen as to whether we will see the kings’ youngest daughter dressed in the military uniform.
“Doña Leonor must prepare to practice the profession with special and unique trainingwhich must start from being aware of what it is and is called to be, what it represents and its responsibilities,” said Jaime Alfonsín, former head of the King’s House, in a recent interview. From his point of view, both The Princess of Asturias as Infanta Sofía “they must be trained as people, in civic, humanistic, moral and constitutional values”, apart from cultural learning. Hence, the little girl is still receiving an education identical to that of her older sister.
The infanta Sofía is making the most of her stay at the boarding school, but will not need to follow in Leonor’s footsteps in the military field, since it is something that only corresponds to the heir to the throne regarding her future as Head of State. Although, obviously, the young woman is free to decide and could be curious to know more about military life, she would not be obliged to do so and, according to Alfonsín, “it would not be well regarded”, since that could overshadow the crown princess.
In this way, a wide list of options opens up for Sofia once she finishes the International Baccalaureate in Wales next year. If you decide to follow in the footsteps of your cousin Irene Urdangarin, you could enjoy a sabbatical year in which you could take the opportunity to travel or do some type of volunteering like her, or you could also start your university years inside or outside our borders like the rest of your friends. companions. What is still a mystery is what type of studies she will carry out, since unlike Leonor, Sofía has complete freedom to study what she really wants.
Although it is still too early to know, should begin to determine his role within the Royal House. Currently, Sofia is part of the active royal family, but she could decide to step aside, as other royals such as Prince Harry or Martha Louise of Norway have done, or, what seems more likely, support her older sister on her arduous path to the throne.
Sofía de Borbón in her new official photograph.
Infanta Sofía begins her long-awaited vacation with an important debut on the horizon
Infanta Sofía landed this Friday, June 14, from London after having finished the first year of International Baccalaureate at the UWC Atlantic College in Wales. A well-deserved vacation that will last until next August.
However, it is not going to be all disconnection, beach and tranquility. The youngest daughter of the kings has a debut on the horizon that promises to give a lot to talk about. Just turned 17 years old He will preside over his first solo act. In the absence of knowing the exact date, Sofía will debut her own official agenda in the new photography contest organized by National Heritage and, in addition, she will be in charge of presenting the awards.
Aside from her obligations as Infanta of Spain, Sofía will be able to enjoy two intense months of summer vacation in which she will take the opportunity to recover time with Leonor, who has always been her confidant and best friend. It will be in the first week of August when we see her with her parents and her sister in Palma de Mallorca, a trip in which they will show the most natural and relaxed side of her. But first it would not be surprising if she took a private trip with friends or even with the kings, who are looking forward to having their two daughters back home.
