Prince George had a recent encounter with Infanta Sofía of Spain that went viral on social media
Seated next to their fathers, George and Sofía watched the thrilling match that concluded with Spain’s victory over England. The final score was 2-1.
Meanwhile, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis were watching England’s Euro 2024 final clash against Spain on TV wearing matching t-shirts, according to a picture shared by the Prince and Princess of Wales’ social media account.
“England, your teamwork, grit and determination were an inspiration to all of us, young and old. Congratulations to Spain. W & C,” read their message.
Clips of 10-year-old Prince George’s interaction with Infanta Sofía were widely shared on social media.
The footage showed both of them greeting each other with a polite handshake, a moment that quickly went viral.
The young royals met while attending the Euro 2024 final between England and Spain this month with their fathers
The brief but charming exchange between the youngsters added a touch of royal elegance to the sports event.
“They finally met,” one said following the encounter.
“Wow the Infanta Sofia must be the only young European royal that’s met Prince George,” another wrote, while a third comment said, “I love that Sofia was the first to move towards George to greet him. She is wonderful.”
One social media said of their encounter, “Shes so sweet. how she 
was the first who move towards George”
The interaction between the young royals has a historical significance, as the British and Spanish royal families share a distant connection through King Felipe’s great-grandmother, Queen Victoria Eugenie (Ena) of Spain. Ena, born in England, was a granddaughter of Queen Victoria.
King Felipe VI was crowned king on June 19, 2014. He succeeded to the Spanish throne in 2014 following the abdication of his father, King Juan Carlos I.
Born on January 30, 1968, King Felipe VI is married to Queen Letizia, a former journalist born on September 15, 1972. Together, they have two daughters: Princess Leonor, the heir presumptive, and Infanta Sofía. The family is known for their modern approach to royal duties, with Queen Letizia being actively involved in social issues and King Felipe VI focusing on upholding democratic values in Spain.
Princess Leonor and Princess Sofia grew from being young girls to teenagers in the public eye.
Seated next to their fathers, George and Sofía watched the thrilling match that concluded with Spain’s victory over England, with a final score of 2-1
King Juan Carlos I abdicated the Spanish throne on June 19, 2014, after a reign of nearly 39 years. His decision came amid declining popularity due to scandals and health issues, paving the way for his son, King Felipe VI, to modernize the monarchy and restore public trust.
Currently, King Felipe VI and his wife, Queen Letizia, are surrounded by allegations of infidelity.
Journalist Jaime Peñafiel claimed that the Spanish monarch was “crushed and destroyed” over Queen Letizia’s alleged affair, according to his book titled Letizia’s Silences.
The king of Spain was “aware that Letizia was cheating on him in real time” with her rumored “lover” Jaime del Burgo, her ex-brother-in-law.
Her bodyguards are required to report on her whereabouts, and they allegedly joined her on a trip to New York in 2011, during which Jaime accompanied her, according to the claims in the book.