Origin and family:
Spanish Queen Letizia was born on September 15, 1972 in Oviedo. Her parents worked as a nurse and a journalist. Letizia has two sisters, Telma and Erika.
Curious wardrobe:
The queen’s wardrobe includes a pair of slippers with the inscription in English: «God save the Queen», although their origin remains unknown.
White color privilege:
As a Catholic, Letizia is allowed to wear white clothing at audiences with the Pope, bypassing the general protocol that dictates wearing black clothing, similar to Queen Mathilde of Belgium.
Independence in speeches:
Letizia, who has a journalism education, always writes her own speeches. She often also writes speeches for her husband, King Felipe VI.
Incident before the wedding:
Before the announcement of their engagement, Letizia was involved in a car accident that could have been fatal. This incident occurred just a few days before the announcement of her engagement to Prince Felipe.
Love for art:
Letizia practiced ballet in her childhood, and this love for art was inherited by her daughters.
Preference for yoga:
The queen is passionate about Iyengar yoga and approaches this form of art very disciplined.
Everyday shopping habits:
Letizia visits organic supermarkets and health food stores, often going shopping by herself.
Hairstyle and footwear:
The queen never wears glasses at public events and avoids high heels due to chronic metatarsalgia.
