Overview
- The Royal Household confirmed the delay of two engagements scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.
- The events were the Premio Gorila 2024 at the Poema del Mar aquarium and an honorary doctorate ceremony at the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.
- Media report that Princess Irene, 83, has recently worsened from a longstanding cognitive illness, prompting the change in Queen Sofía’s plans.
- Queen Sofía is remaining at the Palacio de la Zarzuela to stay by her sister’s side, according to those reports.
- Princess Irene has lived at the Zarzuela for decades and was last seen publicly on February 7, 2025, in Athens at a family wedding.