In this Wednesday Infanta Elena, the eldest daughter of King Juan Carlos I and Queen Sofia, turns 60 years old. Firstborn born at the Loreto Clinic in 1963. and six days later her grandparents, the Counts of Barcelona, ​​returned to Madrid for the first time since 1930. They baptized her in the Zarzuela Chapel, and Doña Maria de las Mercedes and Infanta Don Alfonso de Orleans y Bourbon became her godparents. Then, Spain was under the rule of Francisco Franco.who did not decide to name Juan Carlos as successor until the baptism of Prince Felipe.

Francisco Franco did not want Infanta Elena to become the heir of King Juan Carlos. How King Carl Gustav of Sweden was also not in favor of his eldest daughter Victoria succeeding him on the throne.. However, the Scandinavian country fought for it, and, having lost her title with the birth of her brother Carl Philip, the princess became the future queen.

The same husband?

But this change in the Swedish constitution did not occur until 1980, almost two decades after the birth of Infanta Helena. The firstborn of Kings Juan Carlos and Sofia had to live her life knowing that just because she is a woman, she will not be able to succeed her father. And despite this, he continues to be one of the honorary man’s greatest supporters, as does his sister Christina. But what would Spain be like now if she were the heir?

We must first ask ourselves whether Elena would have married Jaime de Marichalar, knowing a responsibility that both would bear. Perhaps he would have chosen more Cayetano Martinez de Irujo or for him jockey Louis Astolfi, with whom he has never had a confirmed relationship. He still maintains a good friendship with the latter, as there are many photographs of them together.

Queen of Fashion

Assuming that nothing has changed in Elena’s fate, That wedding to Jaime de Marichalar could have been a much bigger event.. It took place in the Seville Cathedral on March 18, 1995 and, without a doubt, would have been much more institutional in nature. Of course it’s possible yours look wouldn’t change that much because her wedding dress was highly praised.

The Infanta had time especially a fashionista. The first example was at her wedding: she wore a flower tiara. with a discreet dress with a round neckline and floral embroidery in silver thread from Seville couturier Petro Valverde.

In subsequent years, Infanta Elena became an icon of national and international style. The ideal representative of the Spanish brand with costumes such as the Goyesque Capril suit he wore to Victoria of Sweden’s wedding, they are hard to forget.

At the wedding of Infanta Cristina, Elena She wore a pink and purple Lacroix outfit that was a real highlight.. He repeated his sign at the wedding of Princes Frederick and Mary of Denmark, wearing a coat similar in color to a cloak. He was also often seen fashionable bags from Dior or Chanel for example 2.55 or saddle bag it’s so popular now.

Fewer newcomers and a new heir

Just like Princess Leonor was raised to be queen and his personal life is protected as much as possible until he comes of age, the same would happen if Elena’s son were the heir. His first son Felipe Juan Froilan was born in July 1998. and he will become the heir. Following him in September 2000 was Victoria Federica, who will now be second in line to the throne.

We probably wouldn’t have seen as many photos, headlines, and rumors about Froilan’s parties. Or even would never happen. And, most likely, Victoria Federica would not influential person. The content creator profession is for those who are not at the top of the line of succession.

A tighter family?

Infanta Elena has been considered for many years mediator between King Felipe, his father and Infanta Cristina. However, today it is believed that he gave more preference to the honored figure and his sister.

“If the father was and This is a serious problem for the king.the sisters contribute to the family emptiness, compensated by the support of a husband who rejects any compromise with her daughters-in-law, to whom she attributes many of the problems that plague the family,” says José Antonio Zarzalejos in his book. Philip VI. The king is in trouble.

Despite the fact that Infanta Elena was the first to divorce in 2007, just two years after the adoption of the current divorce law, there is no scandal associated with her. He led a modest life, even despite maintaining contact with his father and sister, who are away from the royal family. It is even said that he visited the prison of Brieva and Iñaki Urdangarin when the Infanta Cristina was unable to travel to Spain due to the pandemic.

Therefore, it is obvious that one of Infanta Elena’s desires is to save her family. What would have happened if she had been the one is left to the imagination. he would have to distance himself from his father and sister save the monarchy, as Felipe VI did.