This summer won't be like previous ones for Infanta Sofía. With her 18th birthday just celebrated, the young woman is beginning a stage full of changes. The Royal Household has already anticipated that an important shift is coming.
Coming of age marks a turning point in her personal and institutional life. Although her privacy is still protected, the truth is that she now has room to make her own decisions. That will be noticeable this summer.
This is the big step Infanta Sofía will take very soon
Zarzuela is already preparing a very different summer for Sofía. It will be the first one she experiences as an adult, with new rights and also more public visibility. In this context, her image is beginning to be redefined.
Her plans include getting her driver's license, something her sister Leonor also did as soon as she could. With this, Sofía will gain autonomy and freedom of movement. She also wants to meet up with friends from her time in Wales during the holidays.
The Infanta has thus begun a process of maturity under the spotlight. The image of the youngest daughter always in Leonor's shadow is over. Now she is the one making decisions, the one building her own story.
The Royal Household is watching this key moment closely. The institution is aware that Sofía represents a different generation: modern, prepared, and with her own perspective on her role in the monarchy.
A more active schedule and a future yet to be defined
As part of this change, a greater presence at official events is also expected. In April, she already made her solo debut by presenting the Objetivo Patrimonio contest awards. It was her first event as an adult, and it won't be the last.
Everything indicates that her institutional schedule will gradually increase. Always under her parents' care, but with steady steps toward a more public image. The idea is for Sofía to begin to have a more defined role within the institution.
At the same time, there are personal decisions to be finalized. The Royal Household has confirmed that she will begin university studies after the summer. However, it has not yet been specified whether she will do so in Spain or abroad.
Unlike Leonor, Sofía will not pursue military training. After considering that option, she has chosen a different path. Studies related to science, mathematics, or even International Relations are being considered.
The university selection process is still underway. However, the message from Zarzuela is clear: Sofía will set her own course. Of course, always in line with the values of the Royal Family.
A pivotal stage between tradition and freedom
The holidays in Marivent will be the first major setting of this new stage. There, the usual summer photo session with the King and Queen and Leonor will take place. This time, however, all eyes will be on Sofía.
It will be her first photo session as an adult, leaving adolescence behind and beginning to define her public figure. It will also be the first time she can organize separate plans, although always under security measures and discretion. Freedom arrives, but with responsibility.
The Infanta faces this summer with excitement and maturity. She is aware of the role she has and the opportunities that are opening up. Meanwhile, Zarzuela is adapting to a generation that is beginning to speak up.