Queen Letizia starts September with major updates within her closest team. Two key additionswill arrive at Zarzuela in the coming hours, with palace sources already confirming that the change is significant. This is a strategic restructuring that comes at a particularly delicate moment for the institution.
After weeks of rumors about possible internal moves, sources close to the Royal Household have revealed the names of those who will take on key responsibilities alongside the queen. The new figures will immediately take on the challenge of strengthening Letizia's planning, communication, and public projection. The coming months will be decisive for the image of the Spanish monarchy.
New challenges for Zarzuela
Sources close to the Zarzuela have confirmed a new renewal in the queen's team. These additions come in a context full of institutional and personal challenges for the royal family.
Princess Leonor is starting her final year of military training, and Infanta Sofía is beginning her university studies. Both have gained public visibility in recent months, which requires more careful planning.
In addition, the publication of King Juan Carlos's memoirs is scheduled, a publishing event that could stir public debate. The new communications team will need to be prepared to manage any media repercussions. The strategy will be key to cushioning impacts and preserving the institution's image.
Renewal at Zarzuela for a new cycle
Starting September 1, Marta Carazo will take the position of chief of staff for Queen Letizia. The journalist, with a long career in public television, is coming to Zarzuela after a consolidated career in political and international coverage.
Carazo shared a newsroom with the queen during her years as a news anchor, which strengthens the personal and professional affinity between them. Her technical, rigorous, and discreet profile has been valued as an asset in the royal environment. She is expected to bring order and coherence to an increasingly busy agenda.
The new head will have among her tasks the coordination of the queen's daily activities, the organization of audiences, and communication with institutions. Her arrival symbolizes a clear commitment to the professionalization of the staff. All this in a context in which Letizia is taking on an increasingly visible role.
New key figures in the royal staff
Meanwhile, another key figure is joining Letizia's circle: Rosa Lerchundi, who will be the new communications director. With more than two decades of experience in television and national media, the journalist is taking on a strategic position within the royal structure. She replaces the person who had led this function for more than 30 years.
Lerchundi has been known for a sober and effective style, something that is especially valued at Zarzuela at a time of increasing exposure. Her television background reinforces the intention to precisely control the Royal Household's public narrative. She will be responsible for managing key messages, responding to current events, and supporting the queen's image.
Both Carazo and Lerchundi are women of the same generation as Letizia, with solid careers and complementary profiles. Their arrival marks a stage of trust and renewal that the queen has decided to lead personally. Letizia's professional environment is thus strengthened with figures she fully trusts.