Expert reveals why they’re so close

Princess Leonor and Infanta Sofía reunited in Madrid during the visit of Pope Leo XIV after two months of separation. According to reports, the sisters maintained their close bond despite Leonor’s military training in San Javier and Sofía’s studies in Lisbon, exhibiting “mirror postures” and emotional synchrony during state events.

Why were Princess Leonor and Infanta Sofía separated?

The sisters have been living in different cities to complete their respective training and education. Princess Leonor is currently in the final stage of her third and last year of military training in San Javier with the Air and Space Force.

Infanta Sofía is finishing her degree in Political Science and International Relations. She is based at the Lisbon campus of Forward College.

How did experts describe the sisters’ reunion?

The daughters of King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia had not appeared together in public since the Good Friday procession in Carabanchel during Easter Week. Their reunion took place during official receptions at the Royal Palace and a mass at Cibeles Square.

José Luis Martín Ovejero, a non-verbal communication specialist, told ¡HOLA! Spain that the relationship between the sisters is “exceptional” and they remain “inseparable.” He noted that the sisters often seek each other out with their gaze, laugh together, and display clear complicity.

Ovejero highlighted “mirror postures,” where the sisters replicate each other’s body language. He stated this reflects mental synchrony and emotional alignment, describing the pair as “thick as thieves.”

What happened outside the official protocol?

The sisters also spent an informal afternoon together at a Bad Bunny concert in Madrid. They were seen in a private box wearing casual attire, dancing and singing along to the artist’s hits with friends.

Observers noted that the Princess of Asturias often takes her sister’s arm when navigating stairs, a gesture Ovejero claims represents “emotional and even vital support” rather than simple etiquette.

What may happen next?

As both sisters approach the end of their current programmes, they may appear together more frequently in public. Future reunions could be scheduled around official state visits or academic milestones in Lisbon and San Javier.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was the last time the sisters were seen together before the Pope’s visit?
They last appeared together during Easter Week at the Good Friday procession in Carabanchel, Madrid.

Where is Infanta Sofía pursuing her degree?
She is studying Political Science and International Relations at Forward College on the Lisbon campus.

What did José Luis Martín Ovejero say about their body language?
He noted they use “mirror postures” and maintain close physical proximity, which he says is an unconscious sign of a strong emotional connection.

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