Queen Letizia makes a decision about Infanta Elena that turns everything 180º

Queen Letizia has made an unexpected decision regarding Infanta Elena, which marks a U-turn in their family relationship. According to unofficial sources and specialized media, Letizia has chosen not to invite King Felipe's sister to the reception for Princess Leonor after her return from the Juan Sebastián Elcano.

The decision comes at a particularly delicate moment. Elena had regained some institutional visibility in recent months, participating in public events and resuming her presence at official functions. So, what has motivated this new distancing? What consequences will this exclusion have for the internal stability of the Royal Family?

Infanta Elena's break with the royal family

Since the scandals of Juan Carlos I and the Nóos case came to light, the royal family chose to cut ties. According to various sources, they already knew about the financial movements and irregularities within the family circle. Their stance was firm: protect the institution above any personal bond.

For Felipe VI, the decision meant a painful sacrifice, but the Crown demanded transparency and exemplary conduct. The official composition of the Royal Household was then reduced to the current kings, their daughters, and Queen Sofía as emeritus. As a result, Elena and Cristina lost their institutional roles and the salary they received.

However, in recent times, Infanta Elena had shown a conciliatory attitude. Her participation in award ceremonies and cultural events seemed like a sign of rapprochement. Nevertheless, Felipe VI still isn't willing to appear publicly with his sisters.

Letizia makes a U-turn with Infanta Elena by deciding she won't attend Leonor's reception

Princess Leonor's return to Zarzuela is a private event, but one full of meaning. The princess disembarked from the Juan Sebastián Elcano to spend a few days with her family before continuing her military training on the frigate Blas de Lezo. Despite the emotional nature of the moment, Queen Letizia has decided to keep her daughter's privacy above all else.

In fact, according to these sources, not even Queen Sofía has been able to see her. Besides Felipe, Letizia, and Infanta Leonor, only Paloma Rocasolano has had the opportunity to see her. The king has stayed at Zarzuela attending to office matters while the queen and her daughters took a few days off.

Specialized media have revealed that Infanta Elena would have also liked to spend time with Leonor. But Queen Letizia, very protective of her daughters' public exposure, has wanted to limit visits to the closest circle.

Elena not being invited to Leonor's reception isn't a mere anecdote. It is a blow to the expectations of normalization that some family members and close friends sensed. The public scene at Zarzuela has been reduced to the essential figures: Letizia, Felipe, Leonor, Sofía, and Paloma Rocasolano.

Infanta Elena regains her institutional role

Despite the coldness surrounding her relationship with the queen, Infanta Elena continues to perform some public functions. A few days ago, she participated in the children's and youth painting awards ceremony, a commitment she has kept for years. Although she has no official salary or institutional recognition, the king's eldest sister keeps an active profile within certain circles.

Her desire for family unity has been constant. Infanta Elena has tried to keep in touch with her mother, her nieces, and even with Queen Letizia. But the monarch, focused on the monarchy's public image and on Leonor's training as future queen, avoids any gesture that could be interpreted as a return to the past.

Queen Letizia's decision to exclude Infanta Elena from the reunion with Princess Leonor marks a turning point in the family relationship. This gesture reinforces her strategy of protecting the princess, distancing the Borbóns from the inner circle of the monarchy. It remains to be seen whether this dynamic will bring long-term consequences for the image of unity the Crown seeks to project.