King Felipe Makes a Decision That Could Break His Relationship with Infanta Sofía

King Felipe's determination not to attend Infanta Sofía's graduation could negatively affect their relationship. In a few weeks, the youngest of the Royal Family will graduate from the boarding school in Wales, and only her mother, the queen, will be present. Felipe, meanwhile, has decided to go to Ecuador to attend the inauguration of the newly elected president.

At Infanta's big moment, neither Felipe nor Leonor, due to being in Elcano, will be there to support her. This violates, on the king's part, the policy of equality between the heiress and the third in line to the throne. The kings have tried not to make distinctions between their daughters, but Felipe distances himself at the key moment for Infanta Sofía.

King Felipe Risks His Relationship with Infanta Sofía

There are only a few weeks left for Infanta Sofía to achieve a milestone within the Royal Family. In May, she will finish her high school stage with a graduation party at the boarding school in Wales where she is. Everything is ready for the big day, but King Felipe's absence will be the most talked about.

Felipe has made the decision not to attend Sofía's graduation and to accept the invitation of Ecuador's president-elect. The king will travel to the country for the presentation of the new leader after the latest elections. This decision could negatively affect the relationship between father and daughter, due to the visible differences between her and Leonor.

In the case of the heiress, the entire Royal Family attended her graduation a couple of years ago. However, with Infanta Sofía, only the queen will be present. Thus, the young woman will be deprived of her father's presence on one of the most special days of her life.

One of the most criticized aspects of this absence is that it contradicts the policy of equality that the king has been advocating during his reign. Felipe has been a strong advocate for the equal treatment between Leonor, as the heiress, and Sofía. The Infanta, although third in line to the throne, holds an important role in the institution.

The lack of the king's presence at a key moment in Sofía's life could be interpreted as a sign that this equal treatment is not truly being kept.

King Felipe Highlights the Differences with Infanta Sofía

King Felipe's absence from Infanta Sofía's graduation has sparked a debate in the media. His presence would have reinforced the image of family unity and would also have meant something important for Sofía.

However, this year, unlike what happened in 2023 with Leonor, there will be no photo of the entire Royal Family in Wales. The policy of equality between Princess Leonor and Infanta Sofía is crucial for the monarchy's image. The king's absence from this event could be interpreted as a lack of fairness.

It has been noted that Infanta Sofía is aware of the commitments that prevent her father from attending her graduation and that she accepts them. While King Felipe's official obligations justify his absence, the symbolism of not being present is what is most concerning.

Since his ascension to the throne, King Felipe has worked to ensure that both Leonor and Sofía receive the same institutional treatment and respect. The lack of visible support at this event, however, could damage this image of equality. For the fact of not attending highlights the difference in treatment between the sisters.

Leonor has had her father's constant support at official events; Sofía, despite her institutional role, feels the lack of equality. Only time will tell if King Felipe's decision not to attend her graduation ends up taking a toll on their relationship.