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Queen Sofía turns 88 with a small family meal planned
Queen Sofía turned 88 on November 2 with plans for a quiet birthday rather than a large celebration.
It is her first birthday without her sister, Princess Irene, who died after living with her.
Sofía has also lost her close friend Tatiana Radziwill in the past year.
A deadly train accident in Spain has added to the somber mood, and Sofía does not want to celebrate during the tragedy.
A small family meal is planned at Zarzuela, with her daughters expected to attend, though the details are not certain.
King Felipe VI and Princess Leonor may also visit, but their attendance has not been confirmed.
Queen Sofía turns 88 on 2 November, with reports describing plans for a small family meal rather than a large celebration.
The plans are affected by the recent railway accident in Toledo and the deaths of her sister, Princess Irene, and her friend Tatiana Radziwill.
Reports say the meal is expected to be held at Zarzuela and may be attended by her daughters, Elena and Cristina, and possibly some grandchildren.
King Felipe VI may visit, but his attendance is uncertain.
- Who
- Queen Sofía, Spain’s former queen, is marking her 88th birthday.
- What
- She is expected to have a small family meal rather than a large celebration.
- When
- 2 November 2026.
- Where
- Zarzuela, according to Diez Minutos; Vanitatis does not specify a location.
- Why
- Reports cite the recent railway accident in Toledo, the deaths of her sister and friend, and family scheduling difficulties.
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- Age
- 88
- Birthday
- 2 November 2026
- Planned gathering
- Small family meal
- Possible location
- Zarzuela
- Family members expected
- Infantas Elena and Cristina are expected by Diez Minutos; Vanitatis says Elena is likely to attend.
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