Princess Leonor and Infanta Sofia, two sisters of the Spanish royal family, are seen in public together in the region of Catalonia.
Princess Leonor and Infanta Sofia Visit Valencia, Highlighting Youth Recovery Efforts
In a significant visit to Valencia, Princess Leonor and Infanta Sofia recently paid a visit to the medieval town of Sant Marti Vell, where they met representatives from the Special Intervention Plan for Youth in Valencia. This initiative, launched in early 2025, focuses on supporting communities affected by the catastrophic floods that hit the region in 2024.
The Special Intervention Plan aims to aid youth in the aftermath of these severe natural disasters, providing targeted interventions to help them recover and rebuild their lives within these impacted communities. The program's focus is essentially to address the social and community needs that arose as a direct consequence of the 2024 floods, emphasizing support for youth as a particularly vulnerable group in disaster recovery.
During their visit, the royal sisters toured several sites in Sant Marti Vell, including homes and buildings once restored by Elsa Peretti. The visit underscored the importance and connection of the initiative to the 2024 floods.
While in Valencia, Princess Leonor marked a significant milestone in her royal and military career by completing her naval training. She is expected to begin her third and final year of military training at the Air Force Academy. Her sister, Infanta Sofia, recently graduated from UWC Atlantic College, the same high school as her eldest sister, and will attend Forward College, a private institution operating in Paris, Berlin, and Lisbon, for her university education. Infanta Sofia's university degree will be in political science and international relations.
The visit also included a meeting with young participants from the Princess of Girona's Foundation's local "GiTalent" initiative. The program focuses on education, youth entrepreneurship, mental health, and cultural development, aligning with the Foundation's mission to support and empower young talent in Spain.
The royal family was dressed for the occasion. Queen Letizia wore a black satin-trimmed suit by Mango, while Princess Leonor donned a navy jacquard jacket and matching trousers by Bleis Madrid. Infanta Sofia opted for a navy blue The-Are jumpsuit, paired with black leather slingback ballet flats by Magrit.
The visit served as a reminder of the ongoing efforts to support and rebuild communities affected by the 2024 floods, with a particular focus on youth recovery and development.
- The royals' visit to Valencia's Sant Marti Vell, where Princess Leonor and Infanta Sofia met representatives from the Special Intervention Plan for Youth, primarily focuses on watchful aid to youth recovery and community rebuilding after the 2024 floods.
- As part of their visit, the royal sisters took a tour that included homes and buildings once restored by artist Elsa Peretti, highlighting the inextricable link of the initiative to Valencia's flood-stricken past.
- Elsa Peretti's restoration work in Sant Marti Vell provided a glimpse into the region's rich art, style, and heritage, turning a travel route into a lifestyle experience for the royal sisters.
- King Felipe VI's daughters attended news about their individual endeavors – Princess Leonor completing her naval training and Infanta Sofia graduating from UWC Atlantic College before embarking on a university education in political science and international relations.
- The travel itinerary for the royals in Valencia included a meeting with young participants from the Princess of Girona's Foundation initiative "GiTalent," which focuses on education, youth entrepreneurship, mental health, and cultural development, demonstrating a lifestyle commitment to empowering Spanish talent.
