A Summer of Changes and Distancing
This year, the Spanish royal family has experienced a summer season marked by absence and independence. With only two days of coincidence between King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia, the summer has made evident the growing distance between the two.
Commitments and Separate Trips
While Felipe VI was busy with his usual participation in the America’s Cup, Letizia opted for a trip to Paris to support the Spanish athletes at the Olympic Games. Their reunion was brief, just a family dinner, before the king left for France to replace his wife on the same mission.
Holidays in Greece
Queen Letizia, along with her daughters Leonor and Sofia, embarked on a trip to Greece aboard the family yacht. This year, the King was unable to join them due to an official trip to the Dominican Republic, where he attended the inauguration ceremony of the new president.
The Solitude of the Queen and the Independence of the King
Letizia found herself alone with her daughters in a holiday setting, while Felipe VI opted for a personal itinerary that included a visit to his father in the United Arab Emirates. This situation reflects a significant change in the family dynamic, this being the first summer in which both have taken such different paths.
Rumors and the New Reality of Royal Marriage
The atmosphere this summer has been overshadowed by the controversial statements made by Jaime del Burgo, who claimed to have had an extramarital affair with Queen Letizia. This revelation has impacted the couple’s public image, leading them to adopt more distant and less affectionate attitudes in their appearances.
Impact on the Family
Since the controversy, the moments shared between Felipe and Letizia have become rare, limited mostly to family obligations. Felipe has been absent during the weekends, and the absence of his daughters has allowed both to behave more freely.
Upcoming Meetings and New Beginnings
The royal family is scheduled to meet next week at the Naval School in Marín, where Leonor will begin her training. In addition, both parents are expected to accompany Sofia on her trip to Wales, which could offer a new opportunity for family unity.
This summer, rather than a time of rest, has been a period of reflection and change in the Royal Family, marking a new chapter in their personal and public relations.
