Macron's Toast to Absent Spanish Heirs Steals Spotlight at Madrid State Dinner
French President Emmanuel Macron highlighted the absence of Spain's future monarchs at a Madrid state dinner by explicitly naming Princess Leonor and Infanta Sofia in his closing toast. Although the sisters did not attend the gala hosted by King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia, Macron's gesture drew praise from the Spanish royal couple. Their absence was due to academic commitments: Leonor is starting a political science degree in Madrid, while Sofia is studying in Paris. The event underscored the historical ties between the Spanish Bourbon dynasty and France, as Sofia currently resides in the French capital.