Pilar Jr.
Identity
Pilar Jr. is one of David Irving's daughters, living in Madrid, Spain. She is a professional involved in fashion and business, distinct from her sister
Paloma Irving who also lives in Madrid.
Family
Professional Life
Pilar Jr. appears to be involved in the fashion industry, maintaining a professional stand at the Fashion Show trade fair in Madrid (Feria de Madrid) as of September 2007.
Key Events in 2007
Dinner Party Incident (2007-05-09)
A significant family conflict occurred when Pilar Jr. invited DI to dinner with "all her relations and Miguel's" at her home. The incident demonstrates family communication and cultural differences:
The Incident:
- Pilar Jr. invited DI for dinner at 8 or 8:30 PM, suggesting he arrive "a bit earlier"
- DI arrived at 7:40 PM as planned
- No one answered the door despite 15 minutes of ringing the doorbell
- Pilar Jr. had "just stepped out to buy some things"
- Her maid claimed she "answered the door and there was nobody there"
DI's Response:
"I reply that in all my years I have never been invited to a dinner and found nobody there when I arrived at the appointed time, and I do not intend returning again this evening"
Family Fallout:
- Paloma Irving became "very loud" and started "screaming" at DI for "letting the family down"
- DI commented to Adam Irving that "no man will stand for her behaving like this"
- DI viewed Pilar Jr.'s behavior as "unforgivable" Spanish sloppiness
Fashion Business (2007-08-31)
By late 2007, Pilar Jr. was successfully operating in the fashion industry:
- Maintained a professional stand at Feria de Madrid Fashion Show
- DI noted it was "very professional, and she is doing well"
- Business appeared to be thriving
Family Visits to Cubas (2007-05-13)
Pilar Jr. participated in family gatherings including visits to Cubas with extended family members, indicating she maintains connections with the broader Irving family network.
Personality and Cultural Context
Spanish Cultural Elements
The 2007 diary entries suggest Pilar Jr. embodies certain Spanish cultural characteristics that sometimes clash with her father's British expectations:
- More relaxed approach to punctuality
- Different hospitality customs
- Integration into Spanish extended family networks (Miguel's relatives)
Family Position
Pilar Jr. appears to occupy a somewhat different position in the family dynamic compared to
Paloma Irving:
- Less frequently mentioned in daily diary entries
- Professional success in fashion rather than education
- Married with established family life in Spain
- Maintains connections but with more formal boundaries
Business Success
Unlike some family members struggling financially in 2007, Pilar Jr. appears to have achieved professional success:
- Professional fashion business operation
- Trade fair participation
- Financial independence from father
Relationship with Father
The relationship appears cordial but with some distance:
- Invites father to family gatherings
- Professional success earns his respect
- Cultural and communication differences create occasional tension
- Part of broader Spanish family support network
Cross-References
Notable Quotes
DI's reaction to dinner party incident (2007-05-09):
"Pilar's sloppiness is unforgivable."
About family dynamics (2007-05-09):
"I remarked quietly to Adam at one point, in her absence, that no man will stand for her behaving like this."
About her business success (2007-08-31):
"very professional, and she is doing well, I am pleased to see."
Notes
Pilar Jr. represents successful adaptation to Spanish life and business culture, though occasional cultural clashes with her British father's expectations create family tension. Her professional success in fashion distinguishes her from other family members facing financial struggles in 2007.