Spanish supermodel Eugenia Silva and businessman Alfonso de Borbón reunited on Monday, September 1, to accompany their two young sons on their first day back to school in Madrid. The former couple joined forces at the American School of Madrid as classes resumed for the new academic year.
Their joint appearance comes seven months after the high-profile couple announced the end of their nearly 20-year relationship. Despite their split, the pair have maintained a harmonious co-parenting relationship for the sake of their children.
Eugenia Silva is one of Spain's most prominent fashion models and businesswomen, having built an international career appearing on magazine covers and working with major global luxury fashion houses. Alfonso de Borbón is a well-known Spanish entrepreneur and member of an aristocratic family lineage closely tied to Spanish high society.
News of their separation first emerged in February when Silva spoke candidly in an interview with Spanish celebrity magazine ¡Hola! She revealed that de Borbón had moved out of the family residence weeks earlier following an insurmountable relationship crisis.
A Long History Together
The separation marked the end of a lengthy romance that spanned nearly two decades. The couple originally began dating in 2007, navigating an initial period with various ups and downs before briefly parting ways in 2009.
They later reconciled in 2013 and established a consolidated 13-year chapter together. Throughout their second period as a couple, both Silva and de Borbón prioritized maintaining financial independence, preserving a strict level of personal privacy, and safeguarding the well-being of their children.
Together, the former couple share two sons: Alfonso, who was born in 2014, and Jerónimo, who arrived in 2017.
Since ending their cohabitation earlier this year, both parents have remained committed to providing a unified front. They have continued to share regular family activities and outings together to support their sons.
First Day Back to School
That ongoing commitment to family unity was on full display as the new school term began on September 1. While the majority of students across the Madrid region do not return to their classrooms until next week, pupils attending the American School of Madrid were summoned back to the classroom early.
The American School of Madrid is a prestigious private international educational institution located in Pozuelo de Alarcón, just west of the Spanish capital. The institution follows an American curriculum and is widely known as a preferred school for international diplomats, corporate executives, and high-profile Spanish celebrities.
Both Silva and de Borbón chose to walk their children into the school grounds together to mark the special occasion. Observers noted the peaceful family atmosphere, which demonstrated that former partners can maintain a warm connection to support young children who benefit from having both parents present on milestones like the first day of school.
The joint appearance reflects comments Silva made to the press earlier this summer. Speaking to news agency Europa Press in June, Silva confirmed that her relationship with her former partner remained extremely positive. She stated that they were doing super well and described de Borbón as a great guy.
Celebrity Parents at the School Gates
Silva and de Borbón were not the only high-profile figures spotted at the American School of Madrid on Monday morning. Several other prominent Spanish celebrities and sports personalities arrived at the school gates to drop off their children.
Among those in attendance was model Carla Pereyra, who is married to Diego Simeone, the longtime manager of Madrid football club Atlético de Madrid.
Former professional footballer Fernando Torres was also seen at the campus alongside his wife, Olalla Domínguez. Torres, a former Spanish national team star and World Cup winner, currently works within the coaching structure at Atlético de Madrid.
Former NBA player and professional basketball star Rudy Fernández also attended the school drop-off alongside his wife, Helen Lindes, a model and former Miss Spain titleholder.
