Queen Letizia has surprised everyone once again, but this time by remaining firm in a decision she made some time ago. Her arrival in Palma de Mallorca is as notable as it is every year, but not her free time.
Casa Real knows that Letizia has her preferences, and she herself has shown this recently. Moreover, with her attitude, she leaves no options for those voices that have risen against her and her family.
Queen Letizia Keeps Firm in Her Stance in Casa Real
Summer, with its bright sun and sea breezes, has always been a perfect time for rest. Meanwhile, for Casa Real, the ideal place to disconnect from the weight of the Crown is Palma de Mallorca. Queen Letizia traveled there along with the core of the Royal Family.
In these days, they have barely been seen, but Felipe hasn't missed his traditional appointment with the yacht club and the regattas. It is at this event where Queen Letizia has kept her word not to go see her husband participate in the competition. The queen hasn't traveled to Palma de Mallorca to see King Felipe participate in the traditional summer regattas, but to enjoy herself.
With her absence, she makes it clear that her priorities haven't changed and that her word, as usual, is serious. Instead of accompanying her husband, Letizia chose a much quieter plan by going to the movies with her daughters.
In recent weeks, there had been speculation about whether Letizia would be present in Mallorca, accompanying the king in his nautical commitments. Her absence not only confirms that she never intended to do so. It also proves that she doesn't need to release appearances with Felipe to reaffirm their relationship.
A relationship that has always been surrounded by rumors of separation, but Queen Letizia has managed to dismantle them. Because from her gestures with Felipe, one can sense the harmony and affection that reign in the halls of Casa Real.
Queen Letizia Breaks with the Rumors About Casa Real
In previous summers, the expectation to see the royals together was high. Every photograph of both sharing public events or informal moments was analyzed in detail. However, this year has been different; Letizia had already announced that she wouldn't attend the regattas, and she has kept her word.
Her decision has a clear message: she doesn't give in to media pressure or showcase strategies. Instead, she opts for a coherent and realistic image of Casa Real, far from posturing and more focused on naturalness.
With this attitude, Queen Letizia leaves no arguments for those who claimed that the marriage was going through a crisis or that estrangement was imminent. In fact, they have been seen together recently at institutional events, projecting an image of unity without needing to resort to summer getaways.
Their joint appearances haven't taken place in Mallorca, but they have where it really matters: in fulfilling their duties. It is there where protocol has given way to knowing gestures and affectionate glances that dismantle the attacks and leave malicious rumors powerless.
Queen Letizia's absence from the regattas was, for many, the confirmation of those suspicions. However, the reality is that she confirms, with her decision, that she doesn't need to participate in public events to show her support for her husband.
Queen Letizia hasn't been at the regattas, but that doesn't mean estrangement or conflict. On the contrary, it reinforces the idea that the monarchy can also evolve and adapt to new times. Times where independence isn't incompatible with unity.