The Royal Family surprised everyone last weekend by traveling to Mallorca. Like every summer, they have gone to Marivent Palace to enjoy a few days of family rest. This is an unmissable event on their summer agenda; however, everything has changed this year after the latest news about Leonor became known.
In recent months, the monarchy has shown a renewed image. Several gestures have shown that transformation, which is gradually being established in the Royal Household.
The institutional presence of Princess Leonor, who is 19 years old, and Infanta Sofía has increased considerably since they reached adulthood. For this reason, all eyes were on them.
Princess Leonor is with the royal family on vacation
In Mallorca, it is common to see Felipe and Queen Letizia walking through Palma with their daughters, and this summer has been no different. However, the official agenda has caused an unexpected stir. During their vacation, each member of the Royal Family has taken a break to fulfill institutional commitments.
First, Leonor and Sofía traveled to Switzerland to attend the final of the UEFA Women's Euro. There, they supported the national team, which ultimately lost to England.
Afterward, Queen Letizia flew to Tenerife. Meanwhile, King Felipe participated in the sailing regattas with the Spanish Navy.
Everything seemed to indicate that, as every year, the entire Royal Family would be present at the traditional reception at Marivent Palace. This is an event where they meet with prominent figures from the Balearic Islands. But this Friday, the news that no one expected was confirmed.
Leonor will not be with the royal family at Monday's event
Princess Leonor will not be there, nor will Infanta Sofía, because only Felipe and Letizia's names appear on the official agenda. The absence of Queen Emerita Sofía has not surprised anyone, since her sister Irene of Greece is going through a delicate state of health. But the decision to exclude the monarchs' daughters has left everyone perplexed.
Followers of the monarchy have received a hard blow. The debut of Leonor and Sofía at this emblematic event was desired. However, it will not happen.
The Royal Household has played coy. As of today, the reason for this decision is unknown. But the impact has been clear: Princess Leonor will not do it.