A deep desire
One of Queen Sofia’s deepest wishes is to see the royal family united before she dies. This longing has been transmitted to her son Felipe VI, and in recent months, the queen has played a fundamental role in bringing positions closer and encouraging family reconciliation. His persistence has been evident, especially in the efforts to repair relations between Felipe VI, his sisters, the Infantas Elena and Cristina, and King Emeritus Juan Carlos I. Queen Sofia has made significant gestures of rapprochement, showing the his dedication to the family unit.
A missed opportunity
In this context, last summer, Queen Sofia was about to achieve a historic meeting. The emeritus wanted to set up a family meeting in Marivent, Mallorca, which would have brought together Kings Felipe and Letícia, Princess Elionor, Infanta Sofia, and Infantas Elena and Cristina with their respective children. There was even speculation about the participation of Emeritus King John Charles I. Queen Sofia saw this meeting as a unique opportunity to show the world an image of family unity and harmony, something not seen since 2018.
A frustrating decision
However, the mass meeting never came to fruition. It is said that Queen Letizia did not want to see her worst nightmare come true and exerted pressure that none of the children or their children visit Marivent while she, King Felipe VI, and Princesses Eleanor and Sofia were present . This decision deeply frustrated Queen Sofia, who had placed great hopes on the meeting as a symbol of family cohesion. Queen Letícia, in her role as consort, took a firm stance that prevented the expected reunion.
A new opportunity
The disagreement at Marivent left Queen Sofia devastated. For her, at age 85, there won’t be many more of these opportunities to bring the whole family together. However, fate gives him another chance this summer. Queen Sofia wants to try again for the family reunion. He has communicated this to his son and Letícia.
A persistent conflict
However, the consort continues to not want Sofia’s grandchildren to mix with Princess Eleonore and Infanta Sofia. But now, after Jaime del Burgo’s revelations, the dynamics at the palace have changed and Letícia has lost much of her influence and power. The discrepancies between mother-in-law and daughter-in-law have caused the first big discussion of the year on this matter in Zarzuela, leaving this folder on stand by while Letícia has gone to enjoy the long weekend and the San Juan revelry. Last summer, Letícia won the pulse, but this year we have to see what happens.
