King Felipe makes a decision about his daughter Sofía and Letizia already knows: confirmed

A few hours ago, the good decision made by King Felipe regarding his daughter Sofía in the context of the Princess of Girona Awards became known. In an unexpected gesture, the monarch wanted to take a new institutional step with the youngest member of the Royal Family. This time, he has given her a leading role in one of the most important events on the official calendar.

The decision by the royals not only reflects the trust placed in Sofía, but also opens a new stage in her involvement with official events. What does this move really mean and why is it considered so relevant for the institutional future of the infanta?

The institutional role of Infanta Sofía is strengthened with a significant gesture from King Felipe

Infanta Sofía has spent months away from the media spotlight and official appearances. Since her first solo event in 2023, when she presided over the National Heritage Photography Awards, her institutional presence has been practically nonexistent. After that event, she left for Wales to complete her International Baccalaureate, proudly posing with her parents on her graduation day.

At the beginning of July, she reunited with her sister, Princess Leonor, during one of the stops of the Juan Sebastián de Elcano ship. It was a private family reunion, with no presence at public events.

However, reaching adulthood in April and her upcoming involvement in Barcelona mark a turning point. The Royal Household seems determined to give the infanta a more visible and solid role, without forcing her into the spotlight, but still strengthening her commitment.

On July 23, King Felipe and Queen Letizia, together with their daughters, will travel to Barcelona for the Princess of Girona Awards ceremony. As every year, the event will be held in an iconic location and will include a closed-door reception that takes on special importance.

It will be there that Infanta Sofía will assume a leading role for the first time. This year, King Felipe wanted her to act as host at one of the lunch tables alongside the award winners, sharing the task with her parents and her sister Leonor.

According to Vanitatis, the four members of the royal family will be seated at different tables to share conversation and personally meet the awardees. Until now, Sofía had been present, but never as an active figure in this type of dynamic.

It is undeniable that this gesture is a clear show of trust from her parents. In addition, it also represents another step in the institutional integration of the young woman, who is already showing confidence in this type of setting.

The lunch will likely be an intimate event, but it will be key to assessing the level of involvement the royals want for their youngest daughter. The image of a more mature, communicative, and approachable Sofía will be reinforced as she takes on this role.

The following day, the sisters will once again share a public appearance, but this time without their parents. As in previous editions, Sofía and Leonor will keep a private meeting with young people linked to the Princess of Girona Foundation. This is a symbolic gesture but very relevant for consolidating their joint institutional image.

The return of Infanta Sofía to her first solo event

On the eve of this new commitment, it has also been confirmed that Sofía will return to the event that marked her solo debut: the photography awards that bear her name. Although there is still no official date, it is known that she will once again preside over them alone, as she did in 2023.

This type of decision responds to a clear roadmap by the royals. Infanta Sofía is destined to be an important pillar in the institution, both because of her closeness to Leonor and her ability to connect with young people.

For this reason, King Felipe's decision to include Infanta Sofía as host at the Princess of Girona Awards marks a new chapter in her institutional role. She has shown that she is ready to take on new challenges with naturalness and commitment. Everything indicates that this summer will be the starting point for a more active and strategic presence within the Royal Family.