In recent years, the Infanta Sophia (17) Taking his first institutional steps, always with the royal family, but now approaching his age, a moment has come that marks a turning point: his first solo performance, without his parents or his sister. Devoted to the Crown, the youngest daughter of King Felipe VI and Letizia, she has a strong sense of duty and has been pursuing her own agenda since Dec. 13, which began with the awards ceremony. Heritage Objective, Infanta Sophia Photography Competition.
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© GTRESAll eyes were on the gallery of the Royal Collection, around which the anticipation was the highest because it was the scene of the solo debut of the Infanta Sophia, a work that began after 5:00 pm and gave us clues about your personal tastes and interests. And the second in line to the throne is passionate about the world of photography, as well as art, fashion and sports, apart from being an excellent student. As for her character, she is independent, compassionate and has an infectious joy.
© Europa PressWith a growing personal style, attentive to trends and adapting them, Infanta Sofía chose a white two-piece suit with a double-breasted jacket from the brand for this important event. woman of English courtA choice that links him directly to his mother, Dona Letizia, and his sister, the Princess of Asturias. She has combined it with black shoes with low heels and her long hair loose.
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© GTRESThe ceremony opened with words from Anna de la Cueva, President of National Heritage: “Thank you all for being here to support the youngest heritage competition, our country’s youngest museum and the youngest member of the royal family. And to demonstrate that the Crown continues to support the Royal Collection and our heritage. .
© Europa PressNext, photographer Sofia Moro took the stage as a representative of the jury. “I believe that there is no better way to encounter the world than through photography. For me, photography is also about understanding, because photographers have the privilege of seeing the world in a unique and different way, and that’s what they did. Winner,” more than three decades of pursuing the goal. Refers to this professional with experience
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© HM King’s HouseShortly before 5:30 p.m. the most anticipated moment happened: Infanta Sofia took the stage to present the awards. And to close the gala, which included family photos, there was a performance by singer Marina Ledo and violinist Delaney Stockley. The two created a medley that ended the song photographBy Juanes. At the end, they received congratulations from the daughters of the kings, who followed the ceremony from some armchairs with low tables, a different ‘sitter patio’ that gives a sense of closeness, closeness and warmth.
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© HM King’s HouseAt the museum, located a few steps from the Royal Palace and La Almudena Cathedral, the photography awards were presented, organized by national heritage and divided into three categories: Palaces and monasteries, natural place And artwork. In addition to these three recognitions, the top ten finalists in each category also receive a recognition diploma. And the jury highlighted the complexity of selecting winning images due to the high level of participants, who demonstrated great quality and technical diversity in their work.
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© GTRESAt the end of the event, Infanta Sofa visited with attention and curiosity the area where the photographs of the first edition of this award that bears her name are displayed, created to promote and share through rich historical images. , cultural and natural heritage of our country. It’s a call that has been very well received and has received more than 250 proposals by the time it opens on April 18, coinciding with Monuments and Sites Day until September 30. Among the requirements, participants must share the photo on the network with the hashtag #ObjetivoPatrimonio and one of the places managed or worked from the Royal Collection will appear in the photo.
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© HM King’s HouseIn June, coinciding with the tenth anniversary of Philip VI’s proclamation, it became clear that the future of the Crown lay with Leonor and Sophia de Bourbon. The youngest daughter of the Kings will have a very relevant role and is determined to train herself as best as possible to support the institution. You will be able to decide what you want to study (it is not yet known whether you will receive military training), but your choice will always be thought about in terms of how you can support the royal family. This Friday’s event is the best example of that commitment.
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Antonio Ferto Casado won the Palace and Monastery for his exceptional interpretation of the visit to the Monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial. through the window. Of this image, the jury highlighted “its symmetry, its aesthetics and its excellent handling of light” and pointed out that “the controlled distortion makes the photo more plastic.”
© GTRESViewpoint among the clouds This is Helena Rodriguez’s photo which won second prize in the category for her lens capturing the viewpoint of the Gallery of the Royal Collection. Meanwhile, the third prize is also gone global fragility, by Balázs Juhász, which shows a spherical view of the porcelain cabinet of the Royal Palace in Madrid.
© HM King’s HouseThe Natural Places category, which highlights the beauty and preservation of the natural environment, selected Emily Penn as the winner. Title of his work I say this from the envy of the trip to San Lorenzo, where I fear it must have been very cold. And surrounding the Monastery of El Escorial has fascinated with its ability to reflect the essence of winter. The jury highlighted “the harmony created between the majesty of the building and the vast nature of the landscape.”
© GTRESSecond place went to Santiago Mata Escribano Misty morning in the gardens of the Royal Palace of Aranjuez and Mariano Augusto Leyva became the third recipient Storm over paradiseIn this case in the gardens of the royal palace of La Granja.
In artwork, the winner is Teresa Dorado Jimenez, author of reflection of faith, An original snapshot taken inside the Royal Collection’s galleries, where he returned today to collect his prize. According to the jury, “it shows the visitor’s relationship with the work and manages to combine the architecture of the building with the subtleties of the pieces on display in a single perspective.”
© HM King’s HouseSecond prize goes to Ana del Castillo, whose creation The so-called Virgin of Mercy of the Strike Shows a painting of the same name exhibited under royal patronage. Finally, José Miguel Signes Borja was the third winner the hostTaken at the Royal Palace in Madrid.
His appearance is in the middle of the Christmas holidays
This awards day gave us the first look at the Infanta Sofia in nearly two months. Her last public appearance took place at the end of October, when she attended the Princess of Asturias Awards held in Oviedo. After this event, he resumed his duties at the UWC Atlantic College in Wales, a boarding school which ended on 11 December and will continue with the academic calendar on 6 January, the day it welcomes students again. Therefore, Infanta has just started the Christmas holidays, which she will spend with her family.
