What is Infanta Cristina's Net Worth?
Infanta Cristina, Duchess of Palma de Mallorca, is a member of the Spanish royal family with a net worth of $10 million. Born in June 1965 in Madrid, Spain, she is the youngest daughter of King Juan Carlos and Queen Sofia of Spain.
Early Life and Education
Cristina graduated from the Universidad Complutense de Madrid in 1989 and pursued a master's degree from New York University in 1990. She began her professional journey at UNESCO headquarters in Paris in 1991.
Personal Life
In 1997, Cristina married professional handball player Inaki Urdangarin, and the couple has four children. In 2013, she relocated to Switzerland to take on a role with the Caixa Foundation.
Controversies
Her husband, the Duke of Palma de Mallorca, was involved in a corruption scandal in 2011, accused of diverting public funds for personal gain. Cristina herself was named as a suspect in 2013 and could face up to 11 years in jail if found guilty.
Achievements
Infanta Cristina has had notable achievements as a sportswoman. She was a member of the Spanish Olympic sailing team in the 1988 Seoul Games, where she also served as the flag bearer in the opening parade. As of 2014, she stands sixth in the line of succession to the Spanish throne.
