Spanish Royal Family Gather for First Communions

The House of Bourbon came together Saturday for the first communions of two of King Juan Carlos’ grandchildren.

: noticias.terra.es

Juan and Pablo Urdangarin made the Roman Catholic rite at a church in Barcelona, where their mother, Infanta Cristina is based.

The King and Queen Sofia, the Crown Princely couple and their two young daughters, Leonor and Sofia, as well as Infanta Elena, joined the Urdangarins’ for the ceremony.

This is one of the last chances the royal family gets to be with Infanta Cristina and her family. This summer, they are transferring to the United States due to husband Inaki’s job.

Also making her first communion is Infanta Elena’s daughter, Victoria de Marichalar. She will be making the rite this coming Wednesday.

One of the reasons why it would be a big event is because it may be the first time Infanta Elena appears with her estranged husband, Jaime de Marichalar, since announcing their separation back in November 2007.