The Royal Household has announced a particularly significant change in Queen Letizia's schedule. According to sources close to Zarzuela, the queen has decided to modify her institutional commitments to prioritize a highly desired reunion. Letizia will be present for Infanta Sofía's return, whom she hasn't seen in person for five months.
The gesture has been interpreted as a clear sign of the queen's personal involvement in her daughters' lives. Despite her institutional role, Letizia has wanted to make it clear that, when it comes to her family, she's willing to change any plan. The priority now is to spend time together as a family after several months apart due to Sofía's studies in Wales.
Infanta Sofía's return to Madrid marks an important moment for the royals. During the school year, the monarch's younger daughter has been fully focused on her international studies at UWC Atlantic College. Although she's kept regular contact with her parents by phone, she hasn't been able to meet with them in person since the beginning of the year.
Letizia has closely followed her academic progress and her adaptation to boarding school. The queen, who has always shown particular concern for her daughters' education, has closely followed every step of Sofía's educational process. That's why she wanted to be present for this homecoming, accompanying her daughter in the days leading up to the start of summer.
Infanta Sofía will spend some time in Spain
Sofía's trip coincides with Princess Leonor's arrival, who has also completed a key stage of her education. The heir to the throne has already landed in Madrid after successfully completing training on the Juan Sebastián Elcano training ship. The experience was part of the academic program for her first year at the Zaragoza Military Academy.
The Royal Household emphasizes that the queen has considered this moment essential in her private life. For this reason, she's decided to reduce her presence at public events over the coming days. Although she won't disappear entirely from the institutional agenda, Letizia has wanted to show that motherhood remains a personal priority.
The relationship between Letizia and her daughters has always been close and marked by a very strong emotional bond. With both Leonor and Sofía, the queen has kept an active presence in their growth and education. That's why every family reunion is experienced in a special way, with moments of intimacy that usually remain outside the media spotlight.
In Infanta Sofía's case, the school year abroad has been a major personal challenge. Adapting to a different environment, living with young people from various cultures, and keeping a high academic performance have been her main goals. Her parents' support, even from a distance, has been constant, something she herself has acknowledged during her brief visits to Spain.
King Felipe will reunite with his daughters
Now, with both sisters at home, there's a break in their respective studies. Letizia has wanted to rise to the occasion, opting for a more flexible and family-oriented schedule. This choice reinforces her image as a committed mother, stepping away from protocol when personal circumstances require it.
In addition, this family gathering will help prepare for the upcoming official commitments that the two young women may share during the summer. Leonor and Sofía will once again be present at institutional events, and it's likely they'll take part in the traditional photo session in Mallorca. That event, which brings family members together in a more relaxed setting, could mark their first joint appearance after their long separation.
Letizia's commitment to her daughters has been a constant since she became queen consort. She has managed to balance her institutional role with active dedication to the girls' education, well-being, and upbringing. With this latest decision, she has further strengthened that aspect many consider her true core.
Summer, therefore, is shaping up to be a time of unity for King Felipe VI's family. With Leonor and Sofía back home, the coming days will be marked by gatherings, conversations, and probably joint decisions about the immediate future. At the center of it all will be Letizia, as mother and as queen, determined to be where she's needed most.