Unexpected twist for Infanta Sofía: half of Spain discovers what she was hiding

For months, all kinds of theories were speculated about Infanta Sofía's academic future. After finishing her time at UWC Atlantic College in Wales, the next step was kept under absolute secrecy. However, what seemed unthinkable has been confirmed: the youngest daughter of the kings wants to study in Spain.

Journalist Pilar Eyre was one of the first to suggest this possibility, although many took it as an unlikely conjecture. The truth is that the Infanta has broken with expectations and is leaning toward staying in Madrid to begin her university education. This option, which until now remained in the shadows, is starting to take official shape.

Sources close to Zarzuela have confirmed that Sofía doesn't wish to pursue military training as her sister, Princess Leonor, is doing. Although it's a gesture that breaks with the Borbón tradition, in her case there is no institutional obligation. The young woman prefers to focus on a civilian academic career that will allow her to develop other talents and areas of interest.

For weeks, Monarquía Confidencial reported that the kings were considering different possibilities to channel their youngest daughter's academic future. Among the options being considered in the closest circles, two highly valued fields within the institutional sphere stand out: Law and Economics. Both are considered compatible with a future public representation role, although without the weight of succession.

U-turn for Infanta Sofía

Infanta Sofía, despite not being heir to the throne, has a significant place within the structure of the Crown. In this context, her education must balance personal development with the representative duties expected of her. That duality has decisively influenced the choice of her next academic steps.

For now, the specific degree she will study or when the enrollment process will begin hasn't been specified. However, the most recent information indicates that the Autonomous University of Madrid is the most likely option. In the absence of official confirmation, the conditions that would make this choice viable are already being considered.

The Autonomous is a prestigious institution, highly regarded both for its academic offerings and its organizational structure. What makes it the favorite in this case is its controlled environment, adaptable to the security needs of a member of the royal family. The campus, located in an area far from the city center, makes the work of the security detail easier without disrupting the students' routine.

From the King's household, it has been leaked that the security teams have already evaluated the site and have given their approval. The facilities would allow the Infanta to move discreetly, something essential to keep university life as normal as possible. In addition, the academic level of the Autonomous meets the expectations the kings have for their daughters' education.

The fact that Sofía hasn't followed the same path as Leonor has caused some internal tensions, especially with King Felipe VI. The monarch believes that military training provides essential values such as discipline, commitment, and service to Spain. Nevertheless, he has accepted that his youngest daughter chooses a more flexible path tailored to her own interests.

The Infanta receives the support of the royal family

In the media sphere, this news has surprised much of public opinion. Many took for granted that she would follow an international path, like other European royals of her generation. The possibility of seeing her join a Spanish university, and moreover in the capital, reshapes the public image that has existed of her until now.

On a personal level, this choice may also be a relief for Sofía. Madrid is the city where she grew up, where she keeps her circles of trust, and where she will be able to live closer to Queen Letizia. Since she isn't subject to the rigidity of the protocol that does apply to Leonor, her daily life will be freer and more suited to her age.

Infanta Sofía wants to stay in Spain, and the country, which seemed not to be part of her academic plans, will become the setting for her new stage. If the choice of the Autonomous University is confirmed, it will not only be an academic decision, but also a message of closeness. Above all, it will mark the beginning of a more independent and less institutionalized life.

This change of course wasn't in the initial plans of those who closely follow the royal family. In recent years Sofía has shown that, although discreet, she has her own personality. Her commitment to Madrid proves that not everything is written in the life of an Infanta.