Christening of Infanta Sofía; July 15, 2007

[Henri M.]

I'm used to strictly choregraphed royal events in which all involved knows from A to Z what is his or her role. This also adds to the dignity in which royal events are 'done'.

I'm a bit surprised to see that two shakey camera's were allowed to pee over the shoulder of one of the clergymen and that photographers were walking anc clicking during such a precious and solemn moment as a baptizing by the Archbishop of Madrid....

During Dutch royal events (weddings, funerals, baptims) the Court always gives strict orders that "it must be like there is no media around". This means small hidden wireless camera's hanged high under a roof, in a chandelier, behind a pillar and controlled via joysticks. The same policy is applied in the United Kingdom. Also there royal events are so prepared that the royals have a minimum as possible hindrance from media.

I found the whole ceremony a bit unquiet. But of course this is just an observation. No critics. For sure not on the little Infanta.

[chuchu]

Originally Posted by Redferns

http://www.20minutos.es/data/img/2007/07/15/654042.jpg
Infanta Pilar did not attend

Why not? Please tranaslate. Thanks.

[dbarn67]

Are there close of picture of Irene? I see her in the group shot. I know its Sophia's day but I like their resemblence to one another.

[chuchu]

Originally Posted by Avalon

Picture 1 (who's the apple of everyone's eyes?)

The King did not look amused.

[Kelly]

Originally Posted by chuchu

The King did not look amused.

It does look like it, I think he is just serious but he adores his grandkids. I can't really tell who the Sofia looks like. They are absolutely adorable! This is the first time I see Letizia since the death of her sister looking happy. She looks beautiful!

[suztav]

Did King Constantine and Queen Anne Marie attend? Any other Greek royals?

[mapian]

Originally Posted by suztav

Did King Constantine and Queen Anne Marie attend? Any other Greek royals?

Not, only princess Irene attend.

[TLLK]

Thank you to all who posted the photos and video. The Prince and Princess have two very lovely daughters.

[Corona de Rey]

I want to wish infanta Sofia and the Spanish royals a beautiful future where you are blessed. Les mando amor y felecidad. Buena suerte. Adios.

[Avalon]

Originally Posted by mapian

Not, only princess Irene attend.

What about the Bulgarian Royals? Where there any other members of the Family, apart from from Prince Konstantin?

[acdc1]

What is the name of the pacifier that Sofia uses, and is it the same type her sister used when she was a baby?

[mapian]

Originally Posted by Avalon

What about the Bulgarian Royals? Where there any other members of the Family, apart from from Prince Konstantin?

I don't know, they aren't in the guests list, but I ignore if it is a complete list:


Familia Real
Su Majestad el Rey
Su Majestad la Reina
Su Alteza Real el Príncipe de Asturias
Su Alteza Real la Princesa de Asturias
Su Alteza Real la Infanta Doña Elena
Excmo. Sr. Don Jaime de Marichalar, Duque de Lugo
Su Alteza Real la Infanta Doña Cristina
Excmo. Sr. Don Iñaki Urdangarin, Duque de Palma

Familia de Su Majestad el Rey

Su Alteza Real la Infanta Doña Margarita
Excmo Sr. Don Carlos Zurita, Duques de Soria
Excmo. Sr. Don Alfonso Zurita y de Borbón
Excma. Sra. Doña María Zurita y de Borbón
Su Alteza Real el Infante Don Carlos
Su Alteza Real Doña Ana de Borbón-Dos Sicilias
Excmo. Sr. Don Bruno Gómez-Acebo y de Borbón y Excma. Sra. Doña Bárbara Cano de la Plaza
Excmo. Sr. Don Beltrán Gómez-Acebo y de Borbón
Excmo. Sr. Don Fernando Gómez-Acebo y de Borbón y Excma. Sra. Doña Mónica Martín Luque

Familia de Su Majestad la Reina
Su Alteza Real la Princesa Irene de Grecia

Familia de Su Alteza Real la Princesa de Asturias
Señor Don Jesús Ortiz Álvarez
Señora Doña Ana Togores
Señora Doña Paloma Rocasolano (madrina)
Señora Doña Menchu Álvarez del Valle
Señor Don Francisco Rocasolano Rodríguez
Señora Doña Enriqueta Rodríguez Figarredo
Señora Doña Telma Ortiz Rocasolano
Señora Doña Henar Ortiz Álvarez
Señora Doña Claudia González Ortiz
Señor Don Tomás Caparrós Fernández de Aguilar
Señora Doña Marisol Álvarez del Valle
Señor Don David Rocasolano Lláser
Señora Doña Patricia Reina Martínez
Señor Don Antonio Vigo Pérez

Otros invitados
Su Alteza Real el Príncipe de Vidin (padrino)
Su Alteza Real la Princesa de Vidin

Autoridades
Excma. Señora Doña María Teresa Fernández de la Vega, Vicepresidenta Primera y Ministra de la Presidencia
Excmos. Señor Presidente del Congreso de los Diputados y Señora Doña Carmen Ortiz de Marín
Excmos. Señor Presidente del Senado y Señora Doña Marisol Solana de Rojo
Excmos. Señora Presidenta del Tribunal Constitucional y Señor Don Jesús Leguina Villa
Excmos. Señor Presidente del Tribunal Supremo y del Consejo General del Poder Judicial y Señora Doña Guadalupe Díaz-Ambrona de Hernando
Excmos. Señor Ministro de Justicia y Señora Doña Susana Sánchez de Fernández Bermejo
Excmo. y Rvdmo. Monseñor Don Manuel Monteiro de Castro, Nuncio Apostólico de Su Santidad
Excmos. Señor Alcalde de Madrid y Señora Doña María del Mar Utrera de Ruiz-Gallardón
Excmo. Señor Conde de Elda, Decano de la Diputación Permanente y Consejo de la Grandeza
Ilma. Señora Doña Pilar Blanco-Morales Limones, Directora General de los Registros y del Notariado

Personal médico que asistió el parto, encabezado por el Dr. Luis Recasens Autoridades y personal de la Casa de Su Majestad el Rey

[rominet09]

Letizia has never looked happier. Beautiful children !

[Avalon]

Thank you for the list mapian!
According to the guestlist, the only foreign Royals were Prince and Princess Vidin (since Princess Irene didn't attend).

[mapian]

You are welcome Avalon.

Princess Irene attend, she is "Familia de Su Majestad la Reina" : Su Alteza Real la princesa Irene (H.R.H princess Irene)

[avrilo]

Dont get me wrong, but I found Leonor a bit bratty, (Christian remained quiet on his sister's christening and they are about the sam age, im not comparing just making a point here) of course it was not the time for Letizia to correct her.

I'm glad to see the Ortiz Rocasolano family smiling after they terrible tragedy

[khal02]

Originally Posted by avrilo

Dont get me wrong, but I found Leonor a bit bratty, (Christian remained quiet on his sister's christening and they are about the sam age, im not comparing just making a point here) of course it was not the time for Letizia to correct her.

I'm glad to see the Ortiz Rocasolano family smiling after they terrible tragedy

Have you ever been around a toddler? She behaved like any almost 2 year old would royal or not.

[Anna_R]

Originally Posted by Avalon

What about the Bulgarian Royals? Where there any other members of the Family, apart from from Prince Konstantin?

Guest list: Casa de Su Majestad el Rey de España

Family members:

HM The King
HM The Queen

HRH The Prince of Asturias
HRH The Princess of Asturias

HRH Infanta Doña Elena
HE Don Jaime de Marichalar, Duke of Lugo

HRH Infanta Doña Cristina
HE Don Iñaki Urdangarin, Duke of Palma

HRH Infanta Doña Margarita
HE Don Carlos Zurita, Duke of Soria
HE Don Alfonso Zurita y de Borbón
HE Doña María Zurita y de Borbón

HRH Infante Don Carlos
HRH Doña Ana de Borbón-Two Sicilies

HE Don Bruno Gómez-Acebo y de Borbón
HE Doña Bárbara Cano de la Plaza

HE Don Beltrán Gómez-Acebo y de Borbón

HE Don Fernando Gómez-Acebo y de Borbón
HE Doña Mónica Martín Luque

HRH Princess Irene of Greece

Don Jesús Ortiz Álvarez
Doña Ana Togores

Doña Paloma Rocasolano (godmother)

Doña Menchu Álvarez del Valle

Don Francisco Rocasolano Rodríguez
Doña Enriqueta Rodríguez Figarredo

Doña Telma Ortiz Rocasolano

Doña Henar Ortiz Álvarez

Doña Claudia González Ortiz

Don Tomás Caparrós Fernández de Aguilar

Doña Marisol Álvarez del Valle

Don David Rocasolano Lláser

Doña Patricia Reina Martínez

Don Antonio Vigo Pérez

Other invitees:

HRH The Prince of Vidin (godfather)
HRH The Princess of Vidin

Authorities

HE Doña María Teresa Fernández de la Vega, Vice-president

TE President of the Parliament and Doña Carmen Ortiz de Marín

TE President of the Senate and Doña Marisol Solana de Rojo

TE President of the Constitutional Court and Don Jesús Leguina Villa

TE President of the Supreme Court and Señora Doña Guadalupe Díaz-Ambrona de Hernando

TE Minister of Justice and Doña Susana Sánchez de Fernández Bermejo

HE Monsignor Don Manuel Monteiro de Castro, representing HH the Pope

TE Mayor of Madrid and Doña María del Mar Utrera de Ruiz-Gallardón

HE The Count of Elda

HE Doña Pilar Blanco-Morales Limones

The medical crew that assisted the birth, led by Dr. Luis Recasens

Authorities and personnel from the House of His Majesty the King

[planetcher]

Originally Posted by avrilo

Dont get me wrong, but I found Leonor a bit bratty, (Christian remained quiet on his sister's christening and they are about the sam age, im not comparing just making a point here) of course it was not the time for Letizia to correct her.

I'm glad to see the Ortiz Rocasolano family smiling after they terrible tragedy

Hmmm, not too long ago she was called strange, emotionless, deaf, etc. I guess like her mother she will never win. Would you call Amalia and Ingrid or any toddler bratty too?

[mapian]

Another funny pic : http://www.hola.com/casasreales/2007...leonor-11a.jpg