Why is Sofia called Infanta?

Infanta Sophia of Spain is the younger daughter of King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia. She has an older sister, Leonor, who she follows in the line of succession to the Spanish throne.

She was named after her paternal grandmother, Queen Sofia of Spain. She was christened on July 15 by the Archbishop of Madrid, Antonio Maria Rouco Varela. She is a student at the Santa Maria de los Rosales school in Madrid.

Since birth, Sofia has been a princess with the style of Her Royal Highness.

Why is Sofia called Infanta?

Sofia is called Infanta because is a royal title normally granted at birth to sons and daughters of reigning and past Spanish monarchs, and to sons and daughters of the heir to the Crown. Individuals holding the title of Infante also enjoy the style of Royal Highness.