Queen Letizia and Infanta Sofía with dark hair pose in front of a neutral background.
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Infanta Sofía is living a nightmare and Europe notices the same thing: The queen takes action

Infanta Sofía stars in an unexpected moment, commented on by everyone, while Queen Letizia reacts instantly

Under the constant scrutiny of the media and the public, members of the Spanish royal family are used to keeping protocol at every event. In this context, Queen Letizia has shown her skill in handling any situation that arises at official events. This is a way to make sure that everything unfolds with complete elegance and in accordance with the strict rules of protocol.

Despite her young age, Sofía is following in her sister Leonor's footsteps, and she is learning, together with her family, to navigate an environment full of expectations and rigid rules. It was precisely at a recent event where Infanta Sofía was at the center of attention. This was something that was meant to go unnoticed; however, everyone noticed it.

Infanta Sofía; King Felipe VI; Queen Letizia; and the president of the Xunta, Alfonso Rueda, during the oath or pledge to the Flag and the ceremony of awarding Royal Commissions and appointments to the new Navy officers, at the Naval Academy of Marín, on July 16, 2025, in Marín, Pontevedra.
Princess Leonor experienced a great moment and was accompanied by her entire family | Europa Press

A protocol mistake with no visible consequences

During the event at the Marín Naval Military School, where Princess Leonor received the Grand Cross of Naval Merit with white insignia, a protocol mistake occurred. Infanta Sofía stood next to her mother, Queen Letizia. Instead of following the correct arrangement, which required her to stand next to King Felipe VI, the head of the Royal Household.

This mistake, although minor, was corrected by Queen Letizia, who discreetly whispered to her daughter Sofía to change her position. Queen Letizia's gesture was almost imperceptible to those present, allowing Sofía to move naturally and without making the mistake obvious. Letizia's intervention, carried out tactfully, prevented an awkward moment at such an important event.

Princess Leonor, Felipe VI, Queen Letizia, and Infanta Sofía in the foreground during an official event wearing military uniforms and formal attire, surrounded by more uniformed people in the background.
Infanta Sofía was in the spotlight of attendees and the media, but Letizia acted in time | Europa Press

The perfection of protocol by Queen Letizia

The protocol incident, although it was a small situation, highlighted Letizia's ability to handle any setback with elegance. The queen knows how to enforce protocol, correcting without it being so noticeable, so that everything goes as planned. Letizia's intervention reflects her skill in managing the royal family's public image.

This event, despite its subtlety, proves Queen Letizia's leadership at official events, making sure that every event is perfect. The Spanish royal family, always under public scrutiny, benefits from the queen's command of protocol, making her a key figure in representing the Crown.

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