Victoria Federica de Marechalar on his grandfather, King Juan Carlos: ‘He is my greatest inspiration’

A few months ago, especially since it has your public Instagram account, Victoria Federica Todos los Santos de Marichalar y Borbón, son of Infanta Elena and her ex-husband, Jaime de MarechalarShe continued to lay the red carpet for many major events, having been recently Paris fashion weekWhere he attended shows of prominent brands such as Dior, Lowe or Chanel.

Now a niece Philip VI He takes another step in his life (increasingly) in public, giving the first major interview of your life. At the age of 21, Vic, as he indicated to be treated by those close to him, spoke to the Spanish version of ELLE about various aspects of his life, from his admiration by both his grandparents and his grandfather to his mother the King. Juan Carloswhich turned out to be her “The world’s favorite person”Even the characteristics that define your personality, ensure that a person is “Very disciplined.” “I like to do things well and what we suggest, can”He said.

Victoria emphasized that they are key pillars of loyalty, empathy and responsibility in your life, three qualities she claims to have learned from her two grandmothers, the Queen Sophia And the Concepcion Sainz de TejadaMother, Infanta Elenawhich is referred to as “woman [sua] life”. She also shared a moment she lived with the honorary queen during her adolescence and is thinking about dazzling. “One summer he took the whole family to Greece, and although we always go on vacation together, it was very special for what it meant for her to show us their roots”She revealed, explaining that Athena owes you “Conveys a lot of feelings” and found her with her grandmother who was born in the Greek capital, “I will be engraved forever [sua] memory”.

Victoria’s grandmothers ensured that this gained the idea of ​​the importance of social commitment. “Throughout their lives they have shown a great sensitivity to time to engage in charitable work and give them a voice. In the future, I would like to follow in his footsteps and implement such important projects that they have supported”He said.

But he was talking about her grandfather, King Juan Carlos, who lived in Abu Dhabi for more than a year and a half, that Victoria could not contain her emotions. “Since I was young I admired him, I have always seen him as a dedicated man and I hope that all the work and effort you have put in during your life will be appreciated and appreciated.”He said indicating that this is for you “The world’s favorite person”And that, although they have not been together for a long time, spoke often. “He remains my greatest inspiration and will remain until I die.”

In the same conversation she also revealed that the interest in bullfighting goes back to grandfather and the best memories I have together are “This afternoon in the arena [de touros]”It is part of the most special moments in my memories, which I treasure with infinite affection.”

To prove the importance that family attaches in her life, Victoria has done some tattoos in honor of not only grandparents but also parents and brother, Felipe Froelan. One of the legumes has a rind, named after the paternal grandmother, and three other dots, symbolizing parents and brother. The ankle already has another drawing, this one in honor of King Juan Carlos: a sailboat, copied from a photo taken by the last boat on which the king sailed.