Urgent notice about King Felipe: his mother, Queen Sofía, knows it and doesn'thing

King Felipe issues an urgent warning that has caused concern among royal followers. Months ago, the monarch announced his granting of the Order of the Golden Fleece to his mother, Queen Sofía, as recognition for a life dedicated to serving Spain and the Crown. However, to this day, this distinction hasn't materialized, at least according to what has been seen at official events.

Queen Sofía hasn't yet received the highest recognition from the Crown. What's most surprising is that, according to sources close to Zarzuela, she knows it and, despite that, she can't do anything. Why is there this delay in such a symbolic gesture? What's behind the silence from the Royal Household?

Urgent warning about King Felipe: he still hasn't given the Order of the Golden Fleece to Queen Sofía

Since King Juan Carlos's abdication in June 2014, King Felipe took the throne with a clear intention: to keep the public image of his mother, Queen Sofía. Even though Queen Letizia took on the central role alongside the new monarch, Doña Sofía wasn't sidelined.

During these eleven years, Felipe VI has taken firm steps to ensure his mother keeps a presence, though a more discreet one, in institutional life. Now, this new episode once again puts the spotlight on a relationship marked by respect, but also by enigmas that the palace doesn't clarify.

At the beginning of 2025, the Official State Gazette published an unprecedented decision: Felipe VI granted Queen Sofía the Order of the Golden Fleece. This recognition, reserved for figures of exceptional relevance, was granted "for her dedication and commitment to serving Spain and the Crown."

As was learned later, the resolution was signed in October 2024, although the announcement was overshadowed by the DANA that struck Valencia at that time. The impact of that natural disaster caused the news to go almost unnoticed, buried under the media coverage of the climate drama. Although several months have passed, there still hasn't been an official event to give visibility to this symbolic gesture from the monarch to his mother.

Queen Sofía is aware of King Felipe's situation

The current situation raises many questions. Even though this is the highest distinction the Crown can grant, Queen Sofía hasn't been seen wearing the Order of the Golden Fleece at any of her recent events.

The most puzzling aspect of this matter is the lack of explanations from the Royal Household. There hasn't been a statement, a scheduled date, or a confirmation that the award has been given away from the spotlight. Everything remains in an institutional limbo that fuels speculation.

The last time the Order of the Golden Fleece was awarded was in 2015, when the king granted it to Princess Leonor on the occasion of her tenth birthday. Since then, no one in the Royal Family has received this award in such a solemn manner, which makes this silence even more striking.

With her usual discretion, Queen Sofía has accepted what has come her way. She knows it doesn't depend on her to decide when or how the Order of the Golden Fleece is given to her. Despite everything, she remains present in institutional life, caring for her family, and serving as a unifying figure.

Queen Sofía remains active in her institutional work

While all this is happening, Doña Sofía continues to fulfill engagements on the royal agenda. Last week, she once again made her commitment to the institution clear by participating in official events. Her attitude has always been the same: to represent the Crown with discretion, but without disappearing.

In the private sphere, she is also very present. This June 13, according to ¡Hola! magazine, Queen Sofía is preparing two celebrations: Infanta Cristina's 60th birthday and Irene Urdangarin's 20th birthday. A family dinner at Zarzuela for which she has supervised every detail, once again showing her role as the family pillar.

This intimate side contrasts with the limited institutional visibility she has received in recent times. It's a contrast that hasn't gone unnoticed by Royal Household experts, who interpret this distancing as a way to avoid new media tensions.

The urgent warning about King Felipe has once again put the spotlight on his mother, Queen Sofía, who still hasn't received the promised Order of the Golden Fleece. The lack of explanations from the Royal Household fuels doubts about the management of this recognition. Meanwhile, the emerita continues in her institutional role, hoping that this gesture won't be forgotten for good.