Queen Sofia
The family does not leave her during the difficult summer season.
Queen Sofia faces a sad summer after the painful loss of her sister, but her family won’t leave the 87-year-old alone.
Queen Sofia, 87, faces an emotionally difficult few weeks: the summer of 2026 will be the first time in her life that she will have to spend without her beloved sister Irene of Greece, †83. The princess died in January last year. For decades, the two sisters not only lived in the same house, but almost every moment of their daily lives. Now that Marivent’s summer residence in Mallorca opens its doors, Irene’s painful absence will be felt more than ever.
The family does not leave Queen Sofia’s side
But at this stage of deep grief, her loved ones do not abandon the Queen Mother. Not only does Sofia not spend the coming months alone, but she also experiences a wave of family affection. Her children Princess Elena, 62, Princess Cristina, 61, and King Felipe, 58, and grandchildren decided to “take care of her more than ever” in order to mitigate the painful loss together, Vanitatis reported, citing Semana magazine.
One of the most important supports in these anxious weeks is our daughter Christina. She is said to have changed much of her personal schedule to continuously support her mother during this “particularly personally sensitive” summer. Next to Christina, her youngest daughter Irene Urdangarin, 21, will play a key role. The young woman maintains a particularly close relationship with her grandmother and always enjoyed the time they spent together at the Zarzuela Palace. Now she plans to spend most of the summer next to Sofia.
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In addition to Irene, other grandchildren of the Queen will gradually arrive in Mallorca. Visits were strategically spaced and tailored to suit the schedule to ensure Sofia was never left alone throughout the season. Princess Helena will also travel to Mallorca several times.
If her health and mental health permit, Queen Sofia is also planning a short holiday in her home country of Greece in the summer to meet the rest of her family there. Daughter Christina, a faithful companion on this emotional journey, must be by her side.
However, the absolute highlight of the summer are the days the 87-year-old is already looking forward to most: reuniting with King Felipe, Queen Letizia, 53, and their granddaughters, Princess Leonora, 20, and Princess Sofia, 19. Even though the royal couple’s stay is likely to be short due to government duties, these hours together are likely to be invaluable to the Queen Mother.
Source used: vanitatis.elconfidencial.com.
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