King Felipe and Queen Letizia presided over the 2025 King of Spain International Journalism Awards with all eyes on them. Above all, from the very beginning, the royals' attitude drew all the attention. The happy news was seeing the connection between Felipe and Letizia during the concert that was later held at Plaza Mayor in Madrid.
Their presence wasn't confirmed, and seeing them appear was a complete surprise for both attendees and organizers. It was an event in honor of their 10 years on the throne, and King Felipe and Queen Letizia didn't want to miss it.
King Felipe and Queen Letizia surprise in their latest public appearance
King Felipe and Queen Letizia started the week with a schedule full of official events and engagements. Everything was planned down to the last detail, leaving no room for anything outside the Royal Household's control. That's why what happened with the royals after the 2025 King of Spain International Journalism Awards was especially surprising.
At the end of the ceremony, Felipe and Letizia gave happy news to those present at Plaza Mayor in Madrid. There, a concert was taking place to commemorate the tenth anniversary of their proclamation as monarchs. Without prior notice, they attended the final concert, prompting a standing ovation and great excitement among attendees and passersby.
King Felipe and Queen Letizia showed warmth with the people and spoke with some of those present. Their naturalness and friendliness moved everyone, as did the connection they shared during the concert.
Their knowing glances and shared smiles reflected a certain tenderness and mutual connection that's rarely seen at official events. The royal couple, free from formalities, conveyed freshness and authenticity, showing they're able to enjoy themselves together even outside the official schedule.
The gestures, knowing glances, and natural smiles made it clear that Letizia and Felipe not only share official responsibilities, they also enjoy themselves as a couple. That exchange of smiles and spontaneous, natural caresses reflected their mutual admiration and affection.
King Felipe and Queen Letizia break protocol
No one expected King Felipe and Queen Letizia to appear by surprise at Plaza Mayor in Madrid. After leaving Casa América following the journalism awards ceremony, they decided to take a spontaneous walk to the square. Along the way, they greeted curious onlookers who crossed paths with the royal couple in a totally unexpected and unusual moment.
Once there, attendees at the "Ten Years, Ten Concerts" event welcomed them with a great ovation and excitement. Felipe and Letizia blended in with the crowd and, for a moment, set aside their official roles to show themselves as a couple in love.
The truth is, it's not the first time the royals have shown affectionate gestures in public. International media highlight precisely that ability to appear as "lovebirds" in public. The farewell of Felipe and Letizia to Princess Leonor when she boarded Elcano still resonates.
At that moment, they showed themselves as an emotional father and mother facing their daughter's departure. They hugged, got emotional, and captured her departure as any family would. It's clear there's a very deep emotional connection between them that also brings a new spirit to the monarchy.
King Felipe and Queen Letizia know how to balance the official with the human, giving the institution a sense of naturalness and closeness. These values are more necessary than ever in times as turbulent as these.