An Unusual Summer for the Royal Family
This year’s summer season is shaping up to be a unique chapter in the history of the Royal Family. For the first time, the members of the family seem to have decided to leave formalities aside, carrying out their activities almost completely independently.
Divergent Routes in Palma de Mallorca
The kings arrived together in Palma de Mallorca, however, the synchronization between them was almost non-existent. While Letizia took the lead to Paris to attend the Olympic Games and encourage the Spanish athletes, Felipe chose to go his own way once she returned.
Fragmented Vacations and New Rumors
As the season progressed, Letizia embarked on a trip to the Greek islands with her daughters, leaving Felipe VI in Mallorca. Before her departure, she was seen in the heart of Palma with Queen Sofia and the girls, a meeting that attempted to dispel rumors of family tensions.
Controversy in the Historic Center
However, this appearance was not without criticism. The decision to take the Queen Emeritus out for a walk in the middle of a heat wave generated negative comments, especially when Sofia was seen tired and struggling with the high temperatures.
Commitments and Duties of the King
Meanwhile, Felipe VI found himself with a packed agenda of official commitments. His attendance at the inauguration of the new president of the Dominican Republic on August 15, followed by a visit to his father, Juan Carlos I, in the United Arab Emirates, left him little time to enjoy a family vacation.
The Near Future of Princesses
School life and military obligations are also just around the corner. Infanta Sofía is preparing to begin her studies at the UWC Atlantic College, while Princess Leonor is getting ready to enter the Naval Academy in Marín.
Speculations and Conjectures
The king has spent the last few weeks without having any contact with Letizia and his daughters, apart from a brief dinner at a restaurant in Palma. This summer has undoubtedly been a period of speculation and analysis about the family dynamics.
A Change in the Family Narrative
The Royal Family appears to be at a turning point, with a focus less on public image and more on the individuality of its members. As institutional activities begin to resume, the question arises as to how this new approach will affect the public perception of the royal family.