Queen Letizia gave a warning to Infanta Sofía for making a mistake that can't happen again. This week has been a week of great emotional weight for the royal family after the celebrations in honor of Leonor. It was precisely at one of these events where Sofía made Letizia react after what she did in front of everyone.
While the queen appears relaxed and natural at events with less institutional weight, at others she is excessively demanding. Proof of this was the warning Letizia gave to the Infanta for what happened, which she corrected immediately.
Queen Letizia warns Infanta Sofía in public
On July 16, Marín once again brought the royal family together in a setting full of naval symbolism. The Naval Military School was celebrating Carmen Day and the end of the academic year, presided over by King Felipe. Queen Letizia and Infanta Sofía were present at the event and starred in a moment that captured all the attention.
From the gallery next to the main platform, Queen Letizia and Infanta Sofía followed every gesture of the ceremony. It was precisely during the seating phase on the platform that a protocol error occurred, starring Sofía. The Infanta, upon taking her place, instinctively stood next to her mother, when protocol requires her to stand next to the king.
Queen Letizia, aware that this mistake can't happen again, corrected Sofía. With a whisper, the queen indicated to the Infanta where she should stand, and she quickly changed her place.
The protocol of the royal household orders positions according to rank: the king in the center, the queen to his left, the heir to the right. When the heir is involved in an event, the other members must move to subsidiary positions or the ends of the platform. Upon noticing Infanta Sofía's incorrect placement, Letizia discreetly tilted her head toward her daughter and whispered the correct instruction.
Queen Letizia corrects Infanta Sofía in public
The correction went almost unnoticed by the general public, overshadowed by the importance of Leonor's decoration. However, it was evident enough for several media outlets to report on the moment.
Infanta Sofía, after Queen Letizia's warning, changed her place discreetly and without drawing attention. Once again, she showed her elegance and good manners, despite Letizia's quick reaction to her mistake.
Without a doubt, Letizia showed that she knows and handles military ceremony and institutional liturgy very well. She also showed that, although Infanta Sofía and Leonor are already adults, they still have much to learn. Especially regarding protocol in those events of maximum institutional importance.
This was not the only occasion where the royal family stepped a little outside the solemnity of the moment. The king, for example, after awarding Leonor the medal, embraced her warmly. The heir also starred in a tender moment by hugging Infanta Sofía.
These are unmistakable signs of the good atmosphere within the institution and of how all its members support each other. Meanwhile, Infanta Sofía's mistake can't happen again, it was an anecdote that added a natural touch to the event.
After this, the next stop will be Marivent Palace, where Infanta Sofía and Queen Letizia will once again provide unique moments. The royal family is preparing for their most special summer after months apart due to their respective commitments.