This week, all suspicions about Queen Sofía have been confirmed. While Felipe and Letizia have had a week full of events, Sofía hasn't had any engagements. Those close to the royal family have confirmed that this is due to the emerita's need to plan her vacation.
Queen Sofía has decided to completely clear her official schedule to calmly enjoy the summer at her favorite residence, Marivent Palace. She intends to travel to Mallorca a few days before the royal family arrives, seeking peace and privacy before the influx of summer visitors. Aware of the more intense recent years, Doña Sofía has canceled all her public commitments to focus solely on her rest.
The royal family confirms the latest news about Queen Sofía
Queen Sofía has kicked off her summer focused solely on her own well-being. The last time she was seen at an event was at the presentation of the IV Edition of the Valor Añadido Awards. The event took place on June 24 (24 de junio), and since then, she hasn't represented the royal family again.
Now, those close to the institution have confirmed the rumor pointing to a temporary cessation of official responsibilities for Queen Sofía. Thus, this week the emerita has completely cleared her schedule to prepare for her vacation at Marivent. As is customary for Doña Sofía, she travels to Mallorca a few days early to prepare the palace for the royal family's arrival.
The emerita knows that Marivent has been her refuge since 1973, and this year she returns as always, becoming the first member to settle in Mallorca. That's why she hasn't appeared at any official event this week. Doña Sofía will arrive accompanied by her sister Irene, whose health has suffered, so her presence will be essential during her stay.
The first weeks at Marivent will be dedicated to settling in and preparing the residence for the rest of the guests. The core of the royal family is expected to arrive in a few weeks to kick off the royal vacation.
Queen Sofía anticipates the royal family
This year, Queen Sofía's early arrival has an emotional motivation: to make the most of her time with Irene. Faced with the idea that this could be the last summer they spend together, the emerita isn't willing to waste it.
For this reason, she has been clearing her schedule to devote more time to her sister and make the most of every minute with her. Due to Irene's delicate health, the move to Marivent becomes much more complex. In Zarzuela, she has a medical team that strives to keep her stable, so her health requires more delicate care than ever.
Apart from this, Queen Sofía is preparing to welcome her granddaughters, Leonor and Sofía, who will return to Mallorca once again this year. The emerita has kept this ritual since her time as queen, using Marivent not only as a residence but also as a haven of peace and family gatherings.
Although the number of guests has declined over time, now only the royal family spends the summer at the palace. This leaves Sofía with a sense of nostalgia and sadness. Nevertheless, she refuses to abandon the tradition and prepares her return to the island in advance.
For the rest of the summer, Doña Sofía's official schedule will be completely clear. There are no events or gala dinners on her itinerary, which shows her desire for intimate and personal rest. Now, Queen Sofía has begun preparations for her trip, coordinating every detail and preparing Marivent for the royal family's arrival.