Infanta Sofia debuts beautiful new hair transformation in birthday photos

Infanta Sofia turned 18 on Tuesday and to mark the occasion, a selection of dazzling new photos were shared by the Spanish royal household.

The previously unpublished snaps showed the young royal beaming from the sprawling grounds of Zarzuela Palace. One thing that couldn’t go unnoticed in the beautiful milestone photos were Sofia’s new sunkissed tresses, her brunette locks now featuring blonde highlights.

Sofia’s newly blonde locks were styled in immaculate waves, her camera-ready makeup comprised of fluttery lashes, warm bronzer and glossy lips.

As for her outfit, Sofia kept it low-key wearing a pair of navy blue trousers and a light blue shirt.

Despite the location of the photos being in her homeland the Princess will be spending her birthday in Wales in England where she is studying for her International Baccalaureate at at UWC Atlantic College.

As it is a school day, Sofia isn’t expected to be having lavish celebrations. 

Sofia’s future

When it comes to her future, Sofia, who is second in line throne is “not considering military training,” the royal household confirmed earlier this month. 

The palace added: “Regarding next year, several options are still being considered.”

It’s possible that Infanta Sofia has applied to different universities, and once she has made her decision, it will be announced publicly.

The teenager is set to graduate from UWC Atlantic College on 24 May, where she has been studying for two-years.

Infanta Sofia has slightly more freedom with her future, unlike her elder sister Princess Leonor, who is destined to become a monarch.

When she ascends the throne as expected, she will be Spain’s first queen regnant since her fourth great-grandmother Isabella II, who reigned from 1833 to 1868.

Leonore graduated from UWC Atlantic College in May 2023, and then enrolled in a three-year military training program.

She began her first year at the General Military Academy in Zaragoza, and now, in her second year, she has started her naval training at the Naval Military Academy in Marín.

Leonor is currently in the middle of a five-month voyage on board the training ship, Juan Sebastián de Elcan.

In her final year, she will enrol at the General Air Academy in Murcia.

Following her military training, Leonor will then complete her higher education at university – the same path taken as her father, King Felipe.