Awards in the Spanish capital
Recently, the kings of Spain, Felipe VI and Letizia, attended an important event in Madrid, where the delivery of the renowned ABC awards took place, which bear the names of ‘Mariano de Cavia’, ‘Luca de Tena’ and ‘Mingote’. ‘. Among the winners was the filmmaker Rodrigo Cortés and the renowned journalist Rosa María Calaf, who has dedicated a large part of her career to Spanish public television.
A journalist with great opinions
However, it was not Rosa María Calaf who shared surprising anecdotes about the monarch. The one who decided to open up was Rosa Villacastín, a journalist with a long career whose face was familiar in the media, especially on issues of the heart. In a recent interview with a media outlet, Villacastín did not hesitate to make some shocking confessions about her interactions with Felipe VI, revealing two significant pieces of advice that she personally offered to the king.
Knowing Felipe since childhood
Rosa Villacastín, who has known Felipe VI since her childhood, recalled that she used to visit the family residence in Palma to have breakfast with them when the current king had not even reached his teens. She commented: ‘Since I was a child, I have watched him grow up. He went to Palma to have breakfast with the royal family when he was barely 13 years old. I will never perceive him as a king in the traditional sense.’ Villacastín added that she believes that Felipe should get closer to the people.
Unexpected advice to the king
In one of his last conversations at a business event, Villacastín dared to say a forceful phrase to the king: ‘You have a problem.’ Felipe, surprised, asked him why. Villacastín explained that because of his height, it is difficult to make genuine eye contact, which can distance him from people: ‘You need to lower your gaze a little, or I will have to get up to talk to you directly.’ To which the king responded that he had never considered it before.
A moment of sincerity
This was not the only criticism he made. On another occasion, after a dinner, he mentioned that the king had made some mistakes when speaking, describing how he had made a mistake during his speech. Villacastín, with a mixture of insolence and friendliness, suggested that his wife, Letizia, should help him improve his diction. To this, Felipe confessed that Letizia had told him the same thing.
Assessment of the work of the kings
Despite these challenges, Rosa Villacastín also expressed her admiration for the work that Felipe and Letizia are currently carrying out. In her opinion, the king is performing effectively, and his wife has a deep understanding of the daily life and sacrifices of the working class, as she has experienced what it is like to have to get up early to perform. with her responsibilities.
The future of the monarchy
Finally, when the topic of Princess Leonor was brought up, the future of the monarchy generated curiosity. Villacastín allowed himself to reflect that it is not clear whether Leonor will ever be queen, hinting that her destiny could depend on her willingness to work hard from an early age.
