The scandal of alleged infidelities
At first, as a result of Jaime del Burgo’s statements, a scandal arose around Letizia and Felipe’s relationship. According to the lawyer, Letizia would have been unfaithful to Felipe for several years. However, these claims have been widely debunked and are seen as part of a smear campaign against the queen. Del Burgo, who was supposedly Letizia’s past love, has declared himself a monarchist but not a Bourbon, and seeks to end a dynasty of some 300 years that, according to him, has impoverished the country.
Marriage as a farce
According to Maica Vasco, the marriage between Letizia and Felipe is a farce. Vasco claims that Philip was looking for an ambitious woman who wanted to become queen in exchange for economic benefits and privileges. Letizia, known for her professional ambition, would have accepted this proposal and was allowed to maintain relationships away from the media spotlight. In this way, marriage between kings became a strategy to ensure succession to the throne.
The role of Telma Ortiz
To avoid a possible scandal, Letizia would have turned to her sister Telma Ortiz. As it has been discovered, Telma posed as the partner of Jaime del Burgo, who was a friend of the kings. This ploy allowed Letizia to keep her relationship with Felipe a secret and avoid any rumors of infidelity. In exchange, Letizia would have paid Telma a considerable sum of money and would have guaranteed her a good job position.
The current life of Telma Ortiz
Currently, Telma Ortiz works as Associate Manager of external relations and strategy at Concordia, an NGO that collaborates with the United Nations. Her professional profile highlights her passion for humanitarian work and social responsibility. Telma has built solid and lasting relationships in her field and has proven to be a committed professional. After graduating from the University of Barcelona, she obtained a postgraduate degree in International Economics and a Master’s degree in Business Administration and Marketing in Rome, Mexico and Barcelona.
