Infanta Cristina, Iñaki & Family, News & Events 16: Sep. 2017 - Jan. 2024

[Blog Real]

Iñaki Urdangarin and Cristina de Borbón-Dos Sicilias were photographed taking a walk in Milla de Oro, Madrid.

https://www.vanitatis.elconfidencia...borbon-dos-sicilias-tarde-de-compras_2961475/

 

[An Ard Ri]

The Duke of Calabria's sister has always been close to the Spanish RF.

 

[Mbruno]

The Duke of Calabria's sister has always been close to the Spanish RF.

Aren't they related? I believe she is a great-great-granddaughter of King Alfonso XII, which would make her Infanta Cristina's third cousin if I am counting it correctly.

 

[Blog Real]

Cristina de Borbón-Dos Sicilias is one of Infanta Cristina's best friends.

 

[An Ard Ri]

Aren't they related? I believe she is a great-great-granddaughter of King Alfonso XII, which would make her Infanta Cristina's third cousin if I am counting it correctly.

Yes they're cousins ,her late father the Infante Don Carlos, Duke of Calabria was a 1st cousin of King Juan Carlos.

 

[camelot23ca]

Isn’t her husband godfather to one of Cristina and Inaki’s children?

 

[An Ard Ri]

Isn’t her husband godfather to one of Cristina and Inaki’s children?

Yes Pedro López-Quesada (husband of Princess Cristina of Bourbon-Two Sicilies) is the godfather to Doña Irene Urdangarín.

 

[camelot23ca]

Yes Pedro López-Quesada (husband of Princess Cristina of Bourbon-Two Sicilies) is the godfather to Doña Irene Urdangarín.

Thanks! I knew I remembered seeing pictures of him at one of the baptisms.

 

[Blog Real]

The first images of Iñaki Urdangarin going to work in Vitoria.

https://www.vanitatis.elconfidencia...dangarin-nuevo-trabajo-vitoria-madre_2977144/

 

[iceflower]

Spanish hola has a video and some photos of his first day at work:


** hola: Iñaki Urdangarin acude en bici a su primer día de trabajo en un bufete de abogados de Vitoria **

 

[Duc_et_Pair]

In the magazine Vanitatis there is this picture in the framework of Queen Máxima's 50th birthday: the Orange-Nassaus in a family daytrip with the Urdangaríns. This means that the private relationship of the royals also stretches to "junior' royals we usally never think about:


https://www.ecestaticos.com/image/clipping/640/360/c8facd7e0a438e55ed294670264b805b/11-05-2008.jpg

 

[Duke of Marmalade]

In the magazine Vanitatis there is this picture in the framework of Queen Máxima's 50th birthday: the Orange-Nassaus in a family daytrip with the Urdangaríns. This means that the private relationship of the royals also stretches to "junior' royals we usally never think about:


https://www.ecestaticos.com/image/clipping/640/360/c8facd7e0a438e55ed294670264b805b/11-05-2008.jpg

I think this friendship is well known, I even remember a picture of Maxima and Cristina after the Noos scandal broke (IMO the picture above is before the scandal).

 

[Marengo]

I am not familiar with any photos of Queen Máxima and the infanta that date after the scandal, though they did both attend the funeral of Prince Kardam of Bulgaria. Although I would not be surprised if they meet in private, also considering the closeness with the Greek royals. The relations between Máxima and Letizia have appeared frosty to me for some time now, at Windsor they did not exchange a word nor a look. But that can be over-interpertation on my part of course, based on a short clip.

 

[Duc_et_Pair]

I am not familiar with any photos of Queen Máxima and the infanta that date after the scandal, though they did both attend the funeral of Prince Kardam of Bulgaria. Although I would not be surprised if they meet in private, also considering the closeness with the Greek royals. The relations between Máxima and Letizia have appeared frosty to me for some time now, at Windsor they did not exchange a word nor a look. But that can be over-interpertation on my part of course, based on a short clip.

Mwoah, remember the arrival at Barajas when the Prince and Princess of Asturias picked up the new King and Queen of the Netherlands? There was plenty of animation between the two couples.

Doña Letizia is maybe a bit more introvert. For an example: Máxima, Elena and Cristina have been seen in full Andalucian mode (lately also Elena's daughter Doña Victoria Frederica in a splendid carriage, dressed muy sevillana). Queen Máxima was seen singing and dancing in the casetas (pavillions) at the Feria in Sevilla.

For some reason I can not imagine Queen Letizia doing the same, but Elena and Cristina: yes. But I think the relationship between Felipe/Letizia and Willem-Alexander/Máxima is excellent.

 

[BriarRose]

I am not familiar with any photos of Queen Máxima and the infanta that date after the scandal, though they did both attend the funeral of Prince Kardam of Bulgaria. Although I would not be surprised if they meet in private, also considering the closeness with the Greek royals. The relations between Máxima and Letizia have appeared frosty to me for some time now, at Windsor they did not exchange a word nor a look. But that can be over-interpertation on my part of course, based on a short clip.

I don't know if they are friendly, but I believe that all of the royals had already been together earlier that morning. I don't think it was Letizia's and Maz's first opportunity to talk while they were waiting for the Knights of the Garter to appear.

It was strange to me that Letizia was kind of by herself (figuratively- small area for everyone), while others were talking with Maxima. Then the Duchess of Glouchester then saved the day, IMHO, introduced Letizia to another woman, and began an animated conversation.

 

[JR76]

I don't know if they are friendly, but I believe that all of the royals had already been together earlier that morning. I don't think it was Letizia's and Maz's first opportunity to talk while they were waiting for the Knights of the Garter to appear.

It was strange to me that Letizia was kind of by herself (figuratively- small area for everyone), while others were talking with Maxima. Then the Duchess of Glouchester then saved the day, IMHO, introduced Letizia to another woman, and began an animated conversation.

As I remember it Letizia was having a long chat with Sophie Wessex when Brigitte approached them and introduced her to Zenouska Mowatt (the granddaughter of Princess Alexandra who often accompanies her grandmother to public functions).

 

[Blog Real]

Iñaki Urdangarin and his mother went to see The Jayhawks, a group that acted as part of the cultural programming of the city where he now lives with his mother.
https://www.vanitatis.elconfidencia...n-concierto-nueva-vida-vitoria-madre_3190944/

 

[iceflower]

Iñaki and his mother were seen on a walk in Vitoria on Monday:


** semana article: Iñaki Urdangarin, de paseo con su madre sin la Infanta Cristina tras su aniversario de boda **

 

[janelarn]

Pablo Urdangarin debuts at Barça with three goals
The son of Iñaki Urdangarin and Cristina de Borbón, present at the Palau, played his first match at Asobal in the clear victory against Huesca.
https://www.elmundo.es/deportes/balonmano/liga-asobal/2021/10/23/6174600121efa0a36f8b459d.html

 

[eya]

And Infanta Cristina with Iñaki Urdangarin as watch their son Pablo's debut as a Barcelona player

https://www.hola.com/actualidad/202...stina-inaki-urdangarin-debut-pablo-balonmano/

 

[maria-olivia]

Are they not invited to Weddings anymore ?

 

[An Ard Ri]

Are they not invited to Weddings anymore ?

I don't think we'll see either at any royal events for a very long time and even at that just Cristina.

 

[camelot23ca]

I’m sure Cristina and the children, at least, were invited and would have been genuinely welcome. The Greek and extended Borbon families have never shunned her. The Hola article says Inaki participated in some sort of commemorative event with the team in Barcelona over the weekend, and between that and Pablo playing his first game, I’m not surprised she chose to stay.

Anyway, well done to Pablo - that’s quite an achievement!

 

[iceflower]

Cristina and Iñaki were pictured leaving their hotel in Barcelona on October 24:


** gettyimages gallery **

 

[eya]

Infanta Cristina with Juan and Irene support Pablo in the last game of the year


https://www.hola.com/realeza/casa_e...cristina-pablo-urdangarin-balonmano-hermanos/

 

[iceflower]

The family was spotted in Vitoria:


** hola article: La infanta Cristina, en Vitoria con la familia de Iñaki Urdangarin tras sus vacaciones en la nieve **

 

[An Ard Ri]

Hopefully they had a peaceful and relaxing family holiday at Baqueira Beret over Christmas.

 

[iceflower]

Iñaki was pictured with his mother in Vitoria:


** Pics 1&2 ** Pic 3 ** hola article **

 

[iceflower]

Cristina watched a match of Pablo in Barcelona:


** hola article: La infanta Cristina, con su hijo Pablo en Barcelona tras su encuentro con Iñaki Urdangarin **

 

[iceflower]

Iñaki was pictured with his mother in Vitoria again:


** Pics 1&2 ** Pic 3 ** Pic 4 ** hola article **


And Iñaki and Pablo attended the 50th anniversary of Barça's first match today:


** ppe gallery **


** hola article: Iñaki Urdangarin, feliz y orgulloso de su hijo en su reaparición tras obtener la libertad condicional **