Years after ending her relationship with King Felipe, all the details about Gigi Howard's current life have come to light, as she decided to have a child on her own.
Decades ago, when the current Spanish monarch was still a young university student at Georgetown, he experienced a very special love story with an American woman named Gigi Howard.
According to what has emerged over all this time, theirs was a free, genuine relationship, far from the spotlight that now surrounds King Felipe and his wife, Queen Letizia. However, what nobody expected was that this romance would be vetoed by the emeritus kings, who did not look favorably on the young Georgian woman.
Just as happened with other partners of the current king, Gigi Howard was ultimately dismissed, but her presence left a deep mark on the then prince's life. Although their story ended, there is no doubt it was a very significant chapter in the monarch's youth.
After that stage, this young woman, born in 1972 in Statesboro, followed her own path. In fact, she moved to New York, where years later, at 42 years old, she made a decision that would transform her life: to become a single mother.
Gigi Howard's current life, King Felipe's ex-girlfriend, revolves around her only child
Gigi Howard chose to bring a child into the world on her own, using an anonymous donor. However, although it was a hopeful choice, she also had to face several moments of great difficulty.
In an interview with Vanity Fair, the former partner of King Felipe revealed that she suffered from severe postpartum depression after her son's birth. "It wasn't just depression, it was a mega dose," she said.
The situation was so tough that she decided to return to her homeland to seek family support. There, with the help of a doctor and the constant affection of her loved ones, Gigi Howard gradually managed to move forward.
Today, she has no qualms about stating that being a mother has been the best and most difficult thing that has happened to her. According to reports, her son has developmental problems, which has led her to devote herself completely to his upbringing.
Professionally, Gigi Howard has successfully reinvented herself and is currently a recognized entrepreneur in the cosmetics world, residing in New York. She also appears very close and active on social media.
In fact, a few months ago she surprised everyone by sharing a photo on Instagram with Pablo of Greece, King Felipe's cousin. In the image, they appeared hugging and with a heart, which sparked rumors about a possible relationship. The truth is that her connection with the monarch's family is still very strong.