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Infanta Sofía delivers her first official speech with surprise support from King Felipe VI, Queen Letizia, and Princess

Infanta Sofía delivers her first official speech with surprise support from King Felipe VI, Queen Letizia, and Princess Leonor

From El País · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Infanta Sofía of Spain delivered her first official speech at the Ibercaja Foundation awards ceremony.
  • She was supported by her parents, King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia, and her sister, Princess Leonor.
  • In her speech, Sofía highlighted the dedication of teachers, acknowledging their efforts despite exhaustion.

Infanta Sofía of Spain delivered her first official speech, marking a significant public moment supported by her royal family. The event took place during the presentation of the Ibercaja Foundation awards, where she was accompanied by her parents, King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia, and her elder sister, Princess Leonor.

As second in line to the Spanish throne, Sofía's address focused on the vital role of educators. She specifically recognized the often-overlooked dedication of teachers, acknowledging that many work tirelessly, "often exhausted," yet continue to strive to connect with students on a deeper level. Her words emphasized the profound impact teachers have, aiming to reach "our hearts."

The presence of the King and Queen, along with the Princess of Asturias, underscored the importance of this occasion for the young royal. Sofía's speech, while brief, conveyed a message of appreciation for the teaching profession, highlighting their commitment and resilience in the face of challenges. This marks a notable step in her public duties as a member of the Spanish monarchy.

In each school, there is a teacher, often exhausted who, despite the difficulties, continues to try to reach our hearts.

— Infanta SofíaDuring her first official speech at the Ibercaja Foundation awards ceremony, highlighting the work of teachers.
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Originally published by El País in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.