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Important announcement from the Royal Household about Queen Letizia: the decision has been made

Zarzuela confirms that Marta Carazo will leave RTVE to join as Queen Letizia's secretary on September 1

Casa Real has put an end to the rumors with a firm announcement: journalist Marta Carazo will be the new secretary to Queen Letizia. The decision, made and confirmed by Zarzuela, establishes that Carazo will take on her new duties on September 1, after closing her professional chapter at TVE. Her appointment strengthens the team that accompanies the queen in her institutional commitments.

Last Friday, the journalist presented her final Telediario, saying an emotional farewell to a 26-year stage in TVE's news programs. At that moment, her departure from the public broadcaster was already official, although she avoided giving details about her next destination. What does this appointment mean for Letizia and what profile has been chosen to accompany her in this new stage?

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Queen Letizia restructures her team with a highly media-focused profile | Instagram, @casareal.es

Important announcement from Casa Real: Marta Carazo will be the new secretary to Queen Letizia

Marta Carazo's departure from RTVE was discreet but significant. A few hours ago, Casa Real issued an internal statement in which they shared the decision to appoint the journalist as secretary to Queen Letizia. However, on Friday, after finishing her last news program, she already delivered some farewell words that sounded like a chapter closing:

"For me, it's been a pleasure to tell you the news every night from this set, from different parts of Spain and the world. Thank you for continuing to trust Spanish Television's services. Thank you very much and see you soon."

Hours earlier, in the RTVE headquarters dining room, her colleagues said goodbye to her with applause and flowers. There, according to witnesses present, she confirmed that she was leaving for Casa Real, although she didn't specify the position she would hold. Discretion was absolute, but the rumors quickly took shape.

That same night, Carazo posted a revealing message on her social media: "Today was my last Telediario 2 at TVE and I want to thank you for the many messages of encouragement I'm receiving. It was my decision to change course after some tough months. Only I, and those who've been close to me these past months, know why."

"I'm happy, I'm fortunate to have been able to do so many things in my 26 years in TVE's News. I'm fortunate for the colleagues I've had. Thank you for the immense support I've felt as a TVE professional," she continued.

She concluded, hinting at her excitement for what's to come: "Many friends remain here, fighting as always for informative rigor. It's a privilege to be able to start new projects. I'm leaving with excitement."

Marta Carazo will take over María Ocaña's position as secretary to Queen Letizia

Marta Carazo will take over from María Ocaña, who has served as secretary to the queen for the past year. Ocaña, a State Attorney, was a key figure in Queen Letizia's working structure, with whom she kept a relationship of mutual trust. However, as confirmed by Zarzuela, her departure is due to "unexpected personal and family reasons."

Despite her resignation, Ocaña will remain in the position until August 4, coinciding with institutional activity in Palma de Mallorca. Her departure has been regarded with respect within the team and her professionalism has left a mark. It's a role that is expected to continue with Carazo's arrival.

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Royal House confirms the hiring of journalist Marta Carazo for Queen Letizia's team | RTVE

The role of the queen's secretary is key in planning her institutional agenda. During the years when José Zuleta held that role, the queen consolidated a roadmap focused on mental health, childhood, nutrition, and rare diseases. That agenda remains in force and defines much of Queen Letizia's public identity.

With Marta Carazo, a smooth transition is expected, but also a boost in communication, given her experience as a journalist. The rapport between the two, born in the professional sphere and strengthened over the years, could mark a closer stage in the approach to the queen's public image.

Marta Carazo, a journalist with history at Casa Real

Marta Carazo's recruitment is not the result of chance. The journalist knows Zarzuela's inner workings well and is not a stranger to Queen Letizia. Between 2009 and 2012, Carazo covered news about the monarchy for TVE's news programs, coinciding with the then Princess of Asturias.

With a degree in journalism from the Complutense University of Madrid, her career is solid and multifaceted. She has worked in media such as Telecinco, Telemadrid, Europa Press, and Agencia EFE, until establishing herself as a recognized figure at RTVE. Her last stage, as a correspondent in Brussels from 2020 to December 2023, allowed her to strengthen ties with key figures in the European institutional environment.

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This is Marta Carazo, the new personal secretary to Queen Letizia | RTVE

For all these reasons, Casa Real's announcement about Marta Carazo's recruitment seems to mark a new stage in the team surrounding Queen Letizia. The journalist joins the queen's closest circle with the experience and sensitivity the position demands. Her arrival not only strengthens Zarzuela's institutional apparatus, but also anticipates a phase with greater emphasis on communication and the monarchy's human approach.