The baptism of Madrid's mayor's son has revealed a highly discussed decision by Irene Urdangarin. José Luis Martínez-Almeida and his wife, Teresa Urquijo, celebrated the baptism of their first son, Lucas, this Thursday, July 18. The grand ceremony took place at El Canto de la Cruz estate, the same venue where the couple got married in April 2024.
The estate, located in Colmenar de Oreja, features a private chapel owned by Teresa de Borbón-Dos Sicilias, Teresa Urquijo's grandmother. Unlike the wedding, the baptism was an intimate ceremony.
Only the closest family members were invited. Among them were the godparents of little Lucas: Leticia, the mayor's niece, and Juan Urquijo, Teresa's brother and current partner of Irene Urdangarin.
Irene Urdangarin doesn't attend Almeida's son's baptism with her partner
Juan Urquijo's arrival did not go unnoticed because he arrived alone, with no visible company. He avoided the press and quickly entered the estate. His attitude caught the attention of the media gathered at the entrance.
He was one of the first to arrive, which confirmed his important role in the event, but his solo arrival was more significant than expected. It was expected that Irene Urdangarin would appear with him, but that was not the case, a decision that has been widely discussed by everyone.
The big question was quickly answered: Irene Urdangarin did not attend the baptism with him. Her absence was notable; it is not known whether she will arrive later or if she will ultimately not appear at the event. It was expected that the young woman would accompany her partner, especially on such an important day for her partner's family. However, that was not the case.
Since this was a strictly family event, it is possible that Irene was not part of the small group of guests. Journalist Paloma García-Pelayo emphasized that detail: "It's strictly family." This clarification revealed the limits of the mayor and his wife's inner circle.
Irene Urdangarin was not present on Almeida's son's big day
Irene Urdangarin's absence was surprising. Her relationship with Juan Urquijo has become increasingly visible in recent months. They have shared events, celebrations, and getaways, but today, at an important family event, she was not present.
Lucas's baptism was calm and discreet, but it left one detail unsolved. Irene's absence sparked speculation.
Her relationship with Juan remains stable, but today it became clear that she is not yet part of the closest circle. The image of Juan alone, dodging questions, was revealing.