Queen Letizia and Queen Sofía have taken a firm step that won't leave anyone indifferent. Very soon, everyone will witness an unmissable event that many took for granted wouldn't happen.
With the royal family settled in Marivent, the summer season begins for all its members. Letizia and the emeritus queen will share space and a photo that will become part of the memories album of this summer 2025.
Queen Letizia and Queen Sofía, undisputed protagonists of this summer
This summer, as every year, the royal family have gathered again at Marivent Palace. They haven't given us the traditional summer photo yet, but people are already talking about what will happen between Queen Letizia and Queen Sofía.
Both have decided to continue the tradition and will pose together at the doors of Marivent. There was speculation about the possibility that they wouldn't share a photo, something that, in the end, will happen to the surprise of many. It was even said that Queen Letizia wouldn't attend Marivent this year due to institutional commitments in the Canary Islands.
While it's true that Letizia will head to the Canary Islands this week, the queen will depart from Palma. So she is with the rest of the royal family members, including Felipe's mother. The photo is expected to take place during the traditional reception for authorities at Marivent scheduled for August 4.
Many took for granted that we wouldn't see Queen Letizia and the emeritus queen together. However, to everyone's surprise, both queens will reappear together. The last time we saw them posing in Palma was last summer, as they have done every year.
Although many thought this summer would be different, the protocol has been kept. The joint photo remains a tradition that both parties have decided to preserve. Indeed, the image of Queen Letizia and the emeritus queen together has significant symbolic value.
That snapshot represents unity, institutional continuity, and respect for the traditions of the royal family. In addition, this year Leonor and her sister will join her, giving the moment an even more solemn touch.
Queen Letizia and Queen Sofía, another year together in Marivent
Queen Letizia has finally gotten used to spending part of her vacation in Marivent. At first, it was rumored that she wasn't particularly excited to share her summer retreat every year with Queen Sofía. This fueled theories about a tense relationship between daughter-in-law and mother-in-law.
However, the royal family have a very special bond with Palma and it's indisputable to spend a few days there. The emeritus queen, who has spent every summer in Mallorca for decades, reportedly expressed her desire to keep this family custom. It's one of her favorite moments and where she keeps her most treasured memories with her entire family.
For the emeritus queen, the stay in Marivent is more than a vacation, it represents tradition, family, and continuity of the institution she has defended for decades. Queen Letizia has managed to adapt her role to the demands of the moment. Although her style differs from Queen Sofía's, both understand the importance of the gesture.
For this reason, this year they will pose together again, putting an end to the speculation. Although the appearance will be brief, it will undoubtedly be one of the most talked about due to the history that precedes them. A photo, yes, but also a message: tradition, respect, and a certain peace between two generations of royal women.
Undoubtedly something that the monarchy appreciates in these times when it has been so questioned due to recent controversies.