Everyone Is Happy About the Big Decision Felipe VI Has Made With Infanta Sofía

The Royal House has taken a new symbolic step on the occasion of Infanta Sofía's coming of age. King Felipe VI has made a relevant decision loaded with institutional significance. He has signed the granting of the Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic to Infanta Sofía.

Infanta Sofía turned 18 this Tuesday. This Wednesday, she received her first birthday gift in the form of an official decoration. It was a recognition of the highest level, and the government approved it in an extraordinary council of ministers.

The news has been confirmed by official sources, and the granting will be published in the Official State Gazette on the next business day. It will be signed by the king in the section corresponding to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. This department is responsible for managing this type of distinction, except for the Golden Fleece, which is exclusively in the hands of Felipe VI.

Felipe VI Will Grant His First Official Decoration to Infanta Sofía

With this decision, Felipe VI wanted to emphasize Sofía's institutional role. The young woman will be able to wear the decoration at official events.

It is a distinction that recognizes extraordinary merits in favor of the nation. It was created in 1815 and is one of the most significant in the Spanish state.

The gesture has reminded of the one experienced almost two years ago with Princess Leonor. On the occasion of her coming of age, the heir received the Collar of the Order of Charles III.

It is the highest civil decoration granted by the state. It is reserved for heads of state and personalities of great international relevance.

Everyone Is Happy About the Gift Felipe VI Has Given to Infanta Sofía

The Grand Cross of Isabella the Catholic is next in category, and over the years, it has been awarded to figures of European royalty. Among them, Princess Catharina-Amalia of Orange, heir to the throne of the Netherlands. Also, King Frederik X of Denmark and Queen Consort Mary, when they were still crown princes.

With this decoration, Infanta Sofía has been officially integrated into the institutional circle. It has been a gesture full of symbolism by the king that has pleased everyone who has heard the news and rejoiced for Infanta Sofía.

It has represented the beginning of a new stage. The youngest daughter of the kings has received not only a distinction but a clear endorsement of her role within the Crown.