Princess Kalina of Bulgaria surprised everyone when she appeared in public with her husband and son in Sofia. The 52-year-old royal, usually known for avoiding the public eye, showcased her extremely toned arms, a result of years of dedicated training.
According to Sloboden Pečat, her arm muscles were not always so well-defined. The photos were reportedly taken at the funeral ceremony of Tsar Ferdinand I on May 29, where the remains of Bulgaria’s first tsar after centuries of Ottoman rule were returned to the country for burial, 76 years after his death.
Princess Kalina of Bulgaria was born in Madrid in 1972 as the fifth child and only daughter of Simeon II, the last tsar of Bulgaria, and his wife Margaret. In 2002, she married Antonio José “Kitín” Muñoz, a Spanish navigator and UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador. The couple has one son, named Simeon Hassan Muñoz, after the princess’s father. At the age of 52, Princess Kalina reportedly exercises daily and follows a balanced diet to maintain her physical fitness and appearance.
Speculation surrounded Princess Kalina’s nose, with some suggesting plastic surgery. However, her husband dispelled these rumors in 2018, revealing that her physical transformation stemmed from a personal health issue. When she was eight years old, the princess broke both of her front teeth at school.
In 1999, while studying art in London, she underwent dental procedures to get caps, but the dentist drilled too much into the bone base, causing her nose to change shape. Despite the ongoing attention to her appearance, Princess Kalina is also known for her experimentation with outfits and makeup to create unique looks.
According to her husband, Antonio José “Kitín” Muñoz, Princess Kalina of Bulgaria underwent additional surgery due to an infection resulting from a dentist’s error while getting dental caps in London in 1999. The infection spread to her eye, requiring immediate intervention to prevent further damage to her eye and nose. While this intervention caused some aesthetic changes, preserving her eye and nose was the primary concern at the time.
Muñoz dismisses conspiracy theories about his wife’s appearance and credits her toned physique to her healthy lifestyle, regular exercise regimen, and balanced diet. Princess Kalina has previously received acclaim for her dedication to physical fitness.