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Born on April 29, 2007, Princess Sofia is the youngest daughter of Queen Letizia and King Felipe of Spain . Although she is two years younger than sister Princess Leonor , she’s actually taller than her older sister – no hand-me-downs for this one! She attends the Santa Maria de los Rosales in Madrid with her sister, which has an environmentally-friendly zero waste program implemented.
The two sisters are taking on increasingly more public roles and recently starred in their first joint broadcast to thank health workers for their incredible sacrifice and hard work during the COVID-19 pandemic. They also sent their best wishes to those who have lost loved ones. Sofia said during the clip: “we want to say thank you to all the people who are helping out and looking after us in so many ways.” Sister Leonor went on to say that: “you all are important, thank you, we send all our love and support.”
Keep scrolling to find out all about the second-in-line to the Spanish throne.
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Little Sofia was named after her paternal grandmother, Queen Sofia of Spain and was christened on July 15 in the gardens of the Palacio de la Zarzuela.
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Her full title is Her Royal Highness Sofía de Todos los Santos de Borbón y Ortiz, Infanta of Spain. Traditionally younger siblings of the heir to the throne are styled ‘Infantas’ in Spain.
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She started day care at the Escuela infantil de la Guardia Real in 2009.
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Her and sister Leonor were excited to meet Spain’s World Cup soccer champions in 2010!
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Already nearly as tall as big sister Leonor, on holiday in Majorca with mom and dad
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An adorable candid moment at home in Madrid, celebrating mom Queen Letizia’s 40th birthday.
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Pretty as a picture, heading into an Easter church service in 2013.
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Witnessing the historic coronation of her dad King Felipe in 2014. His father, King Juan Carlos had abdicated that same year, at the age of 76.
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Enjoying a spot of sail boat action in Majorca in 2015. Dad King Felipe frequently participates in the Copa del Rey sailing regatta.
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Brightening up a rainy day in Madrid with her crimson coat and smile in October 2016 during the National Day celebrations.
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Celebrating her First Holy Communion with sister Princess Leonor at the Asunción de Nuestra Señora parish.
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Enjoying a joke with mom after attending an Easter service in Majorca 2018
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The close bond she shares with older sister Princess Leonor has been obvious from an early age, seen here sharing a cuddle in the village of Asiegu in 2019.
