Cristina lives in Geneva, at least in theory and for tax purposes, in an apartment with all the luxuries but she moves around Spain and the world with a frequency typical of a VIP: she constantly takes planes to visit her family: she visits London, where three of his children are there (Juan, Irene and Miguel), Barcelona, where Pablo and his girlfriend are, Madrid, where his sister, his mother and many of his friends are, and Abu Dhabi, where his father is and where he will travel at the end of the year with his sister to see the New Year arrive with the Emeritus and possibly with his son Juan and his nephews Victoria Federica and Froilán, settled in the Persian Gulf.
The rest of Infanta Cristina’s children will spend New Year’s Eve in Vitoria with their paternal grandmother. On Christmas Eve and Christmas Cristina will be in Spain, “probably between Barcelona and Madrid”, since for the infanta it is important to share those days with her mother Queen Sofia, she explains. a close friend of Infanta Elena. Urdangarin’s ex-wife, let us remember, has been away from the Royal House for years but remains subject to the dictates of Zarzuela and the rapprochement with her brother since her divorce was confirmed seems evident.
Cristina de Borbón has spent years moving between the weight of her last name and the search for personal balance. Formally separated from the Royal House after the scandals that marked her marriage to Iñaki Urdangarin, her life now does not take place as far from Zarzuela as before, when she was with Iñaki. The roots that connect her to her family remain intact. She lives in Geneva, in a luxurious apartment that reflects her status, but her days are far from sedentary: her rhythm is that of a true global citizen.
Cristina frequently moves between the main cities where her loved ones reside. In London, where his eldest son, Juan, lives, he dedicates time to learning about his professional projects linked to sustainability. In Barcelona, he maintains contact with Pablo, the most media figure of his children, who alternates his sports management studies with his career as a handball player. Madrid, for its part, is the refuge where he visits his mother, Queen Sofia, and his sister Elena, who continue to be fundamental pillars in his life.
But his itinerary is not limited to Europe. Abu Dhabi, the enclave that now welcomes King Emeritus Juan Carlos I, is another key stop on Cristina’s calendar. There, he plans to say goodbye to 2024 with his sister Elena and possibly in the company of his son Juan and his nephews, Victoria Federica and Froilán, the latter installed in the Persian Gulf. Meanwhile, the infanta’s other three children will spend New Year’s Eve in Vitoria, in the company of their paternal grandmother and Iñaki Urdangarin himself, who will celebrate these dates with Ainhoa Armentia, as Vanitatis advances.
For Christmas Eve and Christmas, Cristina will be in Spain, in a smaller but significant circle. Probably between Madrid and Barcelona, these dates are an opportunity to share with Queen Sofia, a gesture that underlines the importance that the infanta gives to family ties. The approach to his brother, King Felipe VI, has become more visible and his mother’s age reminds him that visiting her is increasingly logical, frequent and convenient.
A life change after divorce
Since her marriage ended, Cristina has learned to move between media noise and discretion. She lives away from the public exposure that marked a good part of her life, but without giving up the privileges and comforts that her position allows her. In Geneva, he found the necessary refuge to overcome the scandal of the Nóos Case and rebuild a more serene daily life. Her work commitments, linked to the La Caixa Foundation and international projects such as Isglobal, keep her busy and offer her renewed purpose. These activities also allow him to continue traveling the world, participating in global initiatives that reflect his interest in international cooperation and social causes.
Although his life has changed profoundly, the past is still present in many aspects of his daily life. Cristina avoids meeting Iñaki Urdangarin, especially when he appears with his girlfriend. However, both maintain a cordial relationship for the sake of their children, an unbreakable bond that continues to influence their decisions. The infanta has managed to forge a support network that includes her sister Elena, her children and a close circle of friends who have accompanied her in the most difficult moments. This network supports her as she moves through a life that, although still marked by the scars of the past, allows her to look toward the future with a serenity that seemed unattainable just a few years ago.
The end of 2024 will be a metaphor for the moment that Cristina is experiencing. Between family reunions in Abu Dhabi and more intimate gatherings in Spain, his life is torn between the luxury of his travels and the simplicity of everyday gestures. She is no longer the infanta who shone at gala dinners and covers, but neither is she a figure defeated by circumstances. Cristina de Borbón will always be close to what is left of her family, which is a lot. She seems to have found a new way to inhabit her world: discreet, free and aware of her place in a story she continues to write.
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