Infanta Cristina has achieved what seemed impossible: She has convinced her aunt, Irene of Greece, to travel to Mallorca this summer with Queen Emerita Sofía. Not only that, she has managed to make sure all members of the Royal Family know about it. Her goal has been clear from the beginning: for Irene not to be left alone and to be able to enjoy, as much as possible, a few days of rest in Marivent.
This summer has been different because Queen Sofía was about to cancel her traditional visit to the Balearic island. The reason was significant: her sister's concerning health.
Irene of Greece has suffered from the disease of forgetfulness for years, and her condition has worsened because she moves around in a wheelchair and hardly appears in public. She is fragile, weak, and needs constant care.
Infanta Cristina convinces her inner circle for Irene of Greece to leave Zarzuela and go on vacation
Sofía has considered staying in Madrid and has said so in private: "I'd rather not go, I want to be close to Irene," she has told her close circle. But Infanta Cristina hasn't allowed it, she has spoken with her mother, she has spoken with her aunt, and she has also spoken with her sister, Infanta Elena.
The two of them have made an important decision: to accompany their mother and Irene to Marivent. They have wanted to be with them. They have wanted to support.
The two infantas have promised to travel to Mallorca, something that hasn't happened for at least two years, and they won't go alone. Cristina's children also intend to go. Sources close to the family have confirmed this.
Infanta Cristina's children will also join Irene of Greece's trip away from Zarzuela
If everyone finally gathers in Marivent, Queen Sofía will experience one of her most emotional summers. She will be with her sister, she will be with her daughters, she will be with her grandchildren. Although not everyone will be there at the same time.
Felipe VI and Queen Letizia will go on different dates because the relationship between Letizia and the king's sisters remains complicated. There won't be an official photo, there won't be a complete family picture, but that doesn't matter. For Sofía, the essential thing is to be with Irene, and thanks to Cristina, that has been made possible.
The infanta has achieved her goal and has explained that the best thing for her aunt is to be with family. Cristina has made sure everyone knows: Irene will travel, Sofía won't be left alone, and even if it's in silence, there will be a reunion in Marivent.