The future of the Infanta Sophia is decided. Casa Real released a statement on Monday 6 February 2023 that King Felipe VI’s youngest daughter is going to study for her bachelor’s degree at the same location as Princess Eleanor: UWC Atlantic College of Wales.

Infanta Sofia smiles a lot on her return to school 2022/2023.

“Their Majesties the King and Queen announce that Her Royal Highness the Infanta Sophia, like the Princess of Asturias, will be studying the International Baccalaureate program at United World Colleges at UWC Atlantic College in Wales, United Kingdom. Infanta Sofia has also satisfactorily completed the entire selection process required by the Spanish Committee of the United World Colleges Foundation (UWC Spain),” His Majesty’s House of the King said in a statement.

“The curriculum has been developed for two academic years (2023-24 and 2024-25) and includes both science and literature subjects. This program is complemented by a general interdisciplinary course in the theory of knowledge, a research monograph, as well as a special program of creativity (theatre, music, art, etc.), actions (sports) and activities that involve service to the community (support in local schools, work with children with intellectual disabilities, the elderly, first aid, maintenance of the nearby coast and forests, control of environmental pollution indices, care and restoration of animal species, sea rescue, coast guard, etc.),” ​​the activity statement reads awaited by the Infanta Sofia.

Princess Leonor and Infanta Sofia on a family walk in Palma during their holiday in Mallorca.

“Joining the school is scheduled for late August and early September. Infanta Sophia will also reside, like the Princess of Asturias, in accordance with the boarding regime that UWC Atlantic College has established on its campus”, hence following the line of the Princess of Asturias. Of course, the two sisters don’t match because of the two year difference between them. When Infanta Sophia settles in Wales, the heiress will already receive a bachelor’s degree.

It is paid by Kings Felipe and Letizia.

“The cost of the International Baccalaureate that Infanta Sofia will receive will also be fully satisfied personally by Their Majesties the King and Queen with their annual allowance, and will amount to 74,000 pounds for two courses,” Casa Real also reports. happened to Princess Leonor, making it clear that their children’s education is paid for by King Felipe and Letizia from the salary they receive for their work in the institution.

Infanta Sofia at the Dalí Museum in Figueres

Finally, the statement added that “His Majesty the King has informed the President of the Government of this new period of formation of the Infanta Sophia”, a move that is taken as the Infanta Sophia is a member of the royal family as the king’s daughter. Felipe VI. Despite having a minor role, as she is not an heiress, Infanta Sophia is called upon to represent the Crown and assist during Don Felipe’s reign. Therefore, he receives the same education as Princess Eleanor, which is once again reflected in this step.