A decision that surprised and generated speculation
The decision to name the first daughter of Kings Felipe VI and Letizia as Eleanor surprised many people and gave rise to various speculations. According to the chronicler specializing in royalty, Jaime Peñafiel, this choice was not merely nominal, but had significant family and strategic implications within the Spanish monarchy.
The Influence of Letícia in the Final Decision
Initially, King Felipe VI intended to name his first-born daughter Sofia, in honor of her mother, with the prospect of perpetuating the name in the future queen. However, the influence of Queen Letícia in the final decision altered these plans. According to journalist Jaime Peñafiel, Letícia expressed her desire to avoid another Queen Sofia on the throne, thus marking a clear break with existing family traditions.
Leticia’s Pressure and Strategic Implications
Letícia’s pressure was decisive and she managed to impose the name of Eleonor for her first-born daughter. This change not only reflected a personal decision by Letícia to establish her own identity and that of her eldest daughter, but was also interpreted as a strategic move within the Spanish monarchy.
Discussion and Possible Future Implications
Peñafiel’s revelation about the name originally planned for Princess Eleonor and its subsequent modification by the Queen has sparked debate about the internal dynamics of the Spanish royal family. Some sources interpret this episode as a reflection of the tensions between Leticia and Queen Sofia, while others see it as a strategy by the queen to consolidate her position within the royal house.
In addition, the possibility of Eleanor resigning her position or abdicating in the future has been raised due to the controversies surrounding the royal family. This eventuality could radically truncate Leticia’s plan, since her youngest daughter would become the new Queen Sofia.