The childhood of the Rocasolano family
According to David Rocasolano, Queen Letizia’s cousin, in his book ‘Adiós, Princesa’, the Ortiz Rocasolano family went through times of economic difficulties before Letizia became engaged to Felipe, the prince and heir to the Spanish crown. David describes a childhood marked by humility, with his cousins wrapped up in blankets and thick socks to combat the cold in a house without the resources to even light a brazier. Visits to the home of Jesús and Paloma Rocasolano were difficult, as the lack of resources was evident in all aspects of daily life.
The transformation of Paloma Rocasolano
However, Paloma Rocasolano’s life has changed drastically since then. She now enjoys luxury restaurants, walks along Madrid’s exclusive Golden Mile and undergoes expensive aesthetic treatments. She has left behind her modest attic in the center of Madrid and has adopted a more comfortable and ostentatious lifestyle, traveling frequently with her daughter Letizia, her granddaughters and her partner, Marcus Brandler.
The benefits of being the mother of the queen
Paloma Rocasolano’s connection to royalty has changed her life significantly. She does not hesitate to take advantage of her position as the queen’s mother. According to the chronicler Jaime Peñafiel in his book ‘Letizia’s Silences’, Paloma has used her relationship to avoid fines and other obligations, communicating with Letizia to intercede and use her influence. She has even used her daughter’s name to get out of fines, which has generated tensions between them.
The past and present of Paloma Rocasolano
Peñafiel’s book also recounts an incident in which Paloma was expelled from an exam for cheating and tried to use her relationship with Letizia to avoid the consequences. Although this occurred years ago, it illustrates how Paloma has attempted to use her connection to royalty to her own advantage. Despite the changes in her life, Paloma Rocasolano is still part of the royal family and has found a new way of living thanks to her connection with Queen Letizia.
