
Confirmed: the rumor about Irene, Queen Sofía's sister: 'In silence and...'
An unusual scene at Zarzuela confirms the intimate bond between the sisters, revealing never-before-seen details
Inside the Palacio de la Zarzuela, a testimony has confirmed the rumor that had been circulating for some time: Irene of Greece and Queen Sofía share more than blood and memories. According to Pilar Eyre, someone close to the king witnessed an intimate and revealing scene between the two sisters.
"In silence and without those professional smiles they always display in public," this person described upon seeing them have dinner together in their room. The revelation once again puts Irene at the center of public attention. What secrets does this figure, so close yet so discreet, hide? What does this scene say about the deep relationship she keeps with Queen Sofía?

The intimate scene that confirms the rumor: a silent dinner between Irene and Sofía
La Zarzuela has not only been the residence of the kings of Spain, but also a place filled with symbolism, silences, and invisible routines. Despite the years and controversies, Queen Sofía has remained in that place, first alongside Juan Carlos I and now with the constant company of Irene of Greece.
Since the death of their mother, Queen Frederica, both decided not to separate, turning the residence into a shared home. There, within walls that have witnessed decades of history and headlines, Sofía and Irene have kept united.
The scene that has sparked this commotion was described by Pilar Eyre with surprising details. During a conversation with the magazine Lecturas, the expert on the Royal House shared the experience of a friend of the king. After getting lost in the corridors of La Zarzuela, he reached Queen Sofía's private quarters, and what he saw deeply impressed him.

"Only lit by a floor lamp, the two sisters were having dinner at a small table, dressed in black. In silence and without those professional smiles they always display in public, they looked like two elderly women. They looked so Greek! The scene impressed me," Eyre recounted.
The testimony, full of emotion and detail, reveals a very different image from what protocol usually shows. Two older women, sisters and allies, sharing a simple dinner, far from the media noise.
This description, therefore, not only confirms the rumor, but also offers a genuine and human portrait of the protagonists. An everyday, intimate scene, without words, but full of meaning. These are the bonds forged through time, adversity, and affection.
Irene of Greece, the loyal companion who has never left Queen Sofía
Irene of Greece has never enjoyed the spotlight that shines on her sister. Her life, though quiet, has been marked by a personal story as intense as it is tragic. Born in South Africa during her parents' exile, she lived a childhood marked by scarcity.
"They were so poor that they even ate grass from the roadsides. They couldn't feed the newborn baby and had to give her canned meat by the spoonful," Pilar Eyre recalled about that time.
This childhood shared in hardship forged an unbreakable bond between the two. That connection remains to this day, now from the private quarters of La Zarzuela, where Sofía and Irene continue to care for each other, regardless of one being a queen and the other a princess.
The illness currently affecting Irene has further strengthened that bond. Sofía hasn't left her side. She has accompanied her discreetly, far from institutional life, showing a protective side that only appears in private.

Although always discreet, Irene's love life has also been touched by rumors and comments. She never married or had children, but she has admitted that she would have liked to be a mother.
Some sources even point to a frustrated romance with Jesús Aguirre, who later became Duke of Alba. "The rumor goes that King Juan Carlos asked Aguirre to leave his sister-in-law alone," Eyre states.
Throughout her life, Irene has chosen to stay in the background. She has traveled, studied music, and accompanied her sister in all her steps. Her life, though away from the spotlight, has been no less intense.
The testimony shared by Pilar Eyre not only confirms the rumor about Irene of Greece and Queen Sofía, but also sheds light on a deep and silent relationship. In the heart of La Zarzuela, where cameras do not reach, the sisters live a present marked by affection and shared memory. Perhaps in that silence lies the most eloquent truth about what it means to be family.
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