King Felipe's service staff take advantage of the Royal Family's stay in Marivent to get Zarzuela ready. Everything must be prepared for Their Majesties' return, and certain guidelines must be followed for this purpose.
However, the palace is not just any residence, and its upkeep requires special care. These care routines have just come to light and have left Queen Letizia marked by her rigidity and protocol.
Queen Letizia is pointed out after King Felipe's staff confession
King Felipe and Queen Letizia are now fully settled in their summer residence in Mallorca. The Royal Family will remain far from Zarzuela during August, and it will be the ideal time to keep the palace spotless. This is where King Felipe's service staff come into play.
Felipe's butler has left Queen Letizia marked by confessing how Zarzuela is thoroughly cleaned. Keeping a palace sparkling is no easy task, especially when it is the residence of the Spanish Royal Family. Not to mention that Zarzuela is the ultimate symbol of the institution.
It's not just about sweeping and mopping the floors. Everything is calculated so that cleaning doesn't interfere with King Felipe's routine or Queen Letizia's commitments. That's why, now that they are in Marivent, it's time for a much deeper cleaning.
As has become known, both Felipe and Letizia have given specific instructions for the upkeep of their residence. Cleaning is organized by zones, and each area has its own schedule and protocol; there is no room for improvisation. The tools, as well as cleaning products, must be suitable to protect and preserve the historical heritage represented by each room in the palace.
One of the most used tools is the vacuum cleaner with a telescopic tube, which reaches ceilings, high corners, and complex areas without moving furniture. Dust is one of the greatest enemies. Special dust catchers are used to trap it and remove it before it settles.
The cloths are not the common ones from the supermarket; in Zarzuela, professional non-abrasive cloths are used, applied very carefully to the most delicate objects. Each piece of furniture, each carpet, each curtain has a specific cleaning method. King Felipe and Queen Letizia have made sure to give the team the right instructions to carry out detailed cleaning.
Queen Letizia and King Felipe impose cleanliness in the palace
It has always been said that Queen Letizia is a perfectionist when it comes to order and cleanliness. In this context, the thorough upkeep of the palace goes far beyond just keeping their residence clean. It is about preserving a historical monument that hosts all kinds of authorities and representatives, both national and international, within its walls.
For this reason, both the queen and King Felipe are involved in making sure everything looks perfect. Everything is planned in advance. Moving furniture without authorization is not allowed, and each piece has its exact place, decided by protocol or by Queen Letizia's wishes.
The cleaning protocol in Zarzuela goes beyond simply removing dust and dirt. It is a task of conservation and upkeep that preserves the beauty and integrity of every element in the palace.
So much so that, according to the king's butler, the slightest speck of dust puts the institution's image at risk. The cleaning team not only cleans, but also cares for, preserves, and respects the heritage.
King Felipe and Queen Letizia, with their preferences and demands regarding cleaning, help keep Zarzuela as an impeccable place. It is a reflection of their commitment to tradition and excellence.