Infanta Sofía follows in sister Princess Leonor's footsteps breaking tradition with First Communion
Queen Letizia and King Felipe of Spain’s youngest daughter, Infanta Sofía, received her First Holy Communion on Thursday, May 17. The ten-year-old was joined by her proud parents, sister Princess Leonor, paternal grandparents – Former Queen Sofia and King Juan Carlos – in addition to mom Letizia's parents – Jesus Ortiz and Paloma Rocasolano – for the joyous occasion held at the Asuncion de Nuestra Senora Church in Madrid.
VER GALERÍA Sofía was joined by her family at her First Holy Communion on May 17 Photo: Carlos Alvarez/Getty Images
Sofía followed in the footsteps of her older sister, 11, receiving the religious sacrament alongside her Santa Maria de los Rosales classmates. Leonor broke royal tradition in 2015 receiving her First Communion with classmates. Traditionally First Communions are held at the palace with no one else receiving the sacrament.
For her big day, Sofía wore her school uniform, which consists of a navy blazer, grey skirt, striped tie, knee-high socks and loafers. Meanwhile Leonor looked stylish wearing a pleated pale blue dress paired with matching ballet flats. The royal siblings twinned sporting half-braided rope hairstyles for the ceremony. Letizia also dressed up for her daughter’s communion stunning in a mint green lace embroidered coatdress by her go-to designer Felipe Varela. The mom-of-two completed her look sweeping her tresses up into an elegant updo.
VER GALERÍA The family shook hands with well-wishers after the ceremony Photo: Fotonoticias/WireImage
Before going into the church, Sofía reportedly admitted that she was not nervous. According to the Spanish outlet, El Pais, the monarchs’ daughter said, "I am calm." The Spanish royal family looked picture perfect as they posed for photos. Sofía greeted well-wishers with her sister and mother after the ceremony before retreating back to their residence for a family luncheon.
