The summer of royal contradictions
As the summer progresses, the Spanish Royal House experiences moments of tension and at the same time of seeking connection with the people. With Queen Sofia settling in Marivent to continue a summer tradition, family dynamics seem to be getting complicated. Although Leonor and Sofia have not explored the beauties of Mallorca as they used to, their time in Paris during the Olympic Games has occupied these weeks.
Family ruptures and vetoes
Curiously, the children Elena and Cristina have gone unnoticed in this summer context. This absence, the result of a prudent decision on the part of the kings, defines a clear division within the Bourbon family. The kings seem determined to keep their distance from family members who feel estranged, as if the apparently cold-and-warm past is over. The focus is now on the future and the image of the crown.
The emotional effects of a fractured family
Infanta Elena, who represents the most monarchist voices, has been hurt by the decisions of her brother, King Felipe VI. The relationship with his children, Froilán and Victoria Federica, is in a precarious situation, having become absent in their family environment. Furthermore, the presence of the Urdangarin has completely faded away, causing a feeling of loneliness in Queen Sofia, who views the split as an emotional beating.
A mother in a world of shadows
With more than a decade without Marivent’s warm family photography, Sofia yearns to reunite her family in one block. Despite their wishes, the outcome of reality points in the opposite direction. Her efforts to maintain family unity are countered by internal tensions and power struggles between the new generations, leaving her with a sense of alienation.
A summer of reflection for the queen
As Queen Sofia’s health deteriorates, the emotional impact of these divisions becomes more apparent. His sense of loneliness is exacerbated by his role as a public figure standing by Letizia. While the silence between the siblings grows, the infanta Elena has decided to distance herself from the family confrontations, refusing to visit Marivent and prioritizing her mother’s well-being during these difficult weeks.