Infanta Cristina turns 60 today, a milestone that would have deserved a visible celebration. However, this special day has arrived wrapped in discretion, institutional silence, and without any sign of official representation from Casa Real. Sources close to the Palace have confirmed that no active member of the royal family has attended to congratulate her in person.
The anniversary has coincided with a particularly private stage in Infanta Cristina's life. Since her name became linked to the Nóos case, Cristina has chosen to step away from the spotlight and seek refuge in her privacy. The decision to keep her life outside the official circuit has defined the last few years of her public trajectory.
Cristina has lived between Geneva and Barcelona in recent times, places where she has built a discreet routine focused on her children and her work. Although many people expected an institutional congratulation, neither the official Casa Real website nor their social media have published any mention of her birthday. This gesture, or rather its absence, has been interpreted by some as proof of the coldness that still exists within the family.
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Sources close to the royal circle say there is hope for a private celebration, perhaps at Queen Sofía's home or at a reserved restaurant in Madrid. There is even talk of the presence of some of her children, such as Juan or Pablo, who keep a low profile but are very close to her. However, the gathering has yet to materialize and the day passes without clear signs of a reunion.
The infanta, true to her reserved character, hasn't made any public comment on this significant date. She also hasn't reacted to the recent interview of her ex-husband, Iñaki Urdangarin, in which he spoke about his new personal stage. Cristina has preferred to stay on the sidelines, as she usually does, showing once again her intention not to return to the media forefront.
Infanta Cristina's birthday could become an occasion for a family reunion, although for now everything remains hanging in the air. Many people remember the celebration organized by her sister Elena, who managed to bring together the kings, the emeritus, and several Borbóns at a restaurant. That image of unity contrasts with what is happening around Cristina today.
Infanta Cristina, between close family and institutional coldness: this is how her 60th birthday was
From Casa Real, some sources have wanted to clarify that this isn't a gesture of exclusion, but rather a respectful way to keep things as they are. However, the silence, the absences, and the lack of commemorative acts have created a scenario that many describe as sad. Cristina has spent this important day surrounded by her loved ones, yes, but without the visible support of the institution to which she still belongs.
At 60 years old, Infanta Cristina has reaffirmed her desire to keep a low profile. This day, which could have been an opportunity for rapprochement, has revealed the distance that still persists with Zarzuela. Meanwhile, although she has handled the day with serenity, her birthday has been more melancholic than celebratory.