In the midst of the storm that affects Juan Carlos I, with the serial publication of his audios with Bárbara Rey, the Queen Sofia It reappears in a new event on the institutional agenda, where it occupies an important place. He is a key member of the King’s family and at 85 he continues to fulfill his obligations, unaware of the scandal that surrounded the emeritus and in which she, involuntarily, is also affected.
In black and with a serious and firm gesturesomething that surprised, the mother of Felipe VI presided the commemorative event of the 19th anniversary of the creation of the Military Emergency Unit (UME) and the 15th anniversary since it itself presented the National Pavilion, in its Standard form. It took place at the Torrejón Air Base, where she went this Monday, October 7.
Dressed in an embossed suit with a lapelless blazer and a simple black top underneath, her image was sober and solemn as she took the exam. The color of her two pieces made her particularly stand out the pin that was in place and that speaks for itselfwhile silence reigns in Zarzuela despite the controversy. The pieces chosen for public appearances often contain a hidden message and this has a lot to do with the current situation of the Spanish monarchy.
Queen Sofía, in black suit, at the Torrejón air base.
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The gem in question, quite striking, has a story. It was a gift that Franco gave him in 1968 with occasion of the birth of his only son, Felipethe current monarch. It is a creation by French jeweler Pierre Sterlé with a large cabochon-cut sapphire surrounded by a border of brilliants and several threads of yellow gold, diamonds and corals. It is not one of those he uses the most but on this occasion it takes on a special meaning.
The last time you took it out at the wedding of Prince Hussein of Jordan in 2023, although he has occasionally lent it to his daughter, Infanta Cristina. With this he gives a nod to Felipe VI and perhaps his way of reforming the institution with his own way of ruling and an impeccable image during these ten years that he has been on the throne.
The event took place normally, despite Queen Sofia’s initial seriousness. Had a small setback going up to the standsslightly losing her balance, although she was helped appropriately by some of those present. As the minutes passed, the wife of Juan Carlos I put a smile on her face, appearing more relaxed and natural.
La Emerita saved one of the most important pieces in her jewelry box.
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The audios published by the newspaper OKdiario in which Juan Carlos I speaks openly about his marriage and confirms that they lead separate lives, although he emphasizes his impeccable role in the monarchy, place Queen Sofia in a place where she does not would not like to be. In this context, the words that the Minister of Defense, Margarita Robles, dedicated to him during the UME event are important. “We are very proud of youhis son and the princess of Asturias. They are and will always follow your example,” he told her.
This is not the only official event that awaits the Emeritus this week, since the Tuesday 8 will award the Social Prizes of the Mapfre Foundation 2024, which will feature, among others, actress Núria Espert. In addition, on Friday 11 we will see her again at the premiere of the work that won the XLI Reina Sofía Prize for Musical Composition, entitled “Concert of the Elements: I&II”, by the Barcelona composer Fabià Santcovsky to whom she will present the prize. This will take place at the Monumental Theater in Madrid.
