Infanta Sofía experienced a moment as unexpected as it was revealing during her visit to Sant Martí Vell, in Girona. After shining yesterday at the Princess of Girona Awards, the Infanta, together with her sister Leonor, visited this charming rural enclave. However, the day almost ended in an accident for Sofía.
The daughters of King Felipe and Queen Letizia used the day to get closer to the heart of the Girona region. What seemed like a simple walk through the village ended up becoming yet another show of the bond that unites the sisters. What exactly happened for such a widely discussed scare to occur?
Infanta Sofía causes a scare in Girona during her visit to Sant Martí Vell with Princess Leonor | Europa Press
Infanta Sofía's scare in Sant Martí Vell that Princess Leonor prevented
Punctual and smiling, Leonor and Sofía arrived this morning in Sant Martí Vell at 11:30 a.m., where they were welcomed by local authorities. During the walk through the village's cobbled streets, the daughters of the king listened to the stories their hosts shared with them.
However, the relaxed atmosphere of the visit was suddenly disrupted at a specific moment during the walk. While they were going down a flight of stairs, Infanta Sofía showed signs of instability. Her pointed ballet flats, although without a visible heel, seemed ill-suited for the type of surface.
It was then that the scare happened: the youngest of the Borbón-Ortiz lost her balance slightly and her sister reacted quickly. Princess Leonor firmly reached out her hand and held her until both finished going down without incident. Witnesses say the heiress didn't hesitate for a second to help Sofía, who allowed herself to be supported with trust.
Princess Leonor prevents an accident involving Infanta Sofía during the walk through Sant Martí Vell | Europa Press
Although everything ended up being just a scare, the moment left a strong impression. The scene was brief but revealing. Not only did it prevent a possible fall, but it also showed, above all, the deep bond that exists between the sisters.
The visit to Sant Martí Vell leaves an image of unity between Infanta Sofía and Princess Leonor
Beyond the incident, today's day in Sant Martí Vell served to confirm, once again, the solid relationship between Princess Leonor and Infanta Sofía. After so many months apart due to their academic commitments, the sisters once again shared quality time, and the harmony was evident.
They were at all times accomplices, alert to each other and never separated during the entire visit. Leonor's reaction to Sofía's difficulty isn't an isolated event, but the public show of a relationship built on affection, mutual protection, and companionship.
Leonor, recently graduated from the Marín Naval School and about to begin her military training in the Air Force, is already taking on a more institutional role. Meanwhile, Sofía has returned from UWC College of Wales. This summer reunion represents an opportunity to strengthen the sibling bond they've always shown, but which now, with the imminent independence of both, becomes even more valuable.
The close bond between Leonor and Sofía is once again evident during their getaway in Girona | Europa Press
During the walk through the idyllic surroundings of Sant Martí Vell, their coordination was constant. Their glances, gestures, and small mutual attentions conveyed a real connection that goes beyond the public image.
It's undeniable that the scare experienced by Infanta Sofía this morning in Sant Martí Vell highlights the closeness and unity of the king and queen's daughters. In the midst of a demanding institutional agenda, moments like this reveal the most human side of royalty. They make it clear that, even among formality and protocol, there's room for affection, complicity, and mutual protection.
