In the Royal Household, discretion has always been an essential value to keep institutional stability. Queen Letizia's family, marked by a reserved profile, has played a essential role in this silence that protects the Crown.
Telma Ortiz, the queen's sister, is making headlines again after several moves that have caused media interest. Two recent decisions in her life have sparked a debate that makes the Palace uncomfortable.
The relationship between Queen Letizia and her sister Telma
Queen Letizia and her sister Telma Ortiz have always kept a close bond that goes beyond protocol. Although their professional and personal paths have been different, the family closeness has been kept with discretion.
Telma has often been an invisible support for the queen. Without seeking the spotlight, she has accompanied Letizia at family events and in situations that required unity. That presence, although not widely covered by the media, has been interpreted as a sign of mutual trust.
At Zarzuela, they acknowledge that the relationship between the sisters is solid and grows stronger over the years. The differences in character haven't been an obstacle, but rather a way to complement each other. In an environment marked by public pressure, the family becomes the safest refuge.
Queen Letizia faces her sister Telma's changes
In recent months, Telma Ortiz has made decisions that have surprised both the media and the Royal Household itself. The first was leaving her residence in La Moraleja, a move that aimed to keep her daughters' routine, although it didn't go unnoticed. That seemingly simple move caused rumors and comments in different circles.
The second change came in her professional life, with a new stage at the Development Bank of Latin America. There, Telma took on the role of senior advisor in global alliances, a position that strengthens her international profile. The news was seen as an important step in her career, but also as a factor that drew unwanted attention.
The press have described these changes as a real "problem" for Queen Letizia, as they put her sister in the public spotlight. At Zarzuela, they acknowledge that Telma acts with full freedom, although they don't hide a certain discomfort about the repercussions. The image of instability projected by her moves doesn't fit with the serenity the institution wishes to convey.
A prestige that goes beyond family ties
Telma Ortiz is not only the queen's sister, but also a professional with a solid career. Her commitment to international cooperation has been constant, from her time at the Business Council Alliance for Ibero-America to her current role at the Development Bank of Latin America. That line of work has allowed her to build her own profile beyond her connection to the Crown.
Nevertheless, every public appearance puts her back in the spotlight. The most recent took place during the opening of the Centroamérica Cuenta festival, where she praised Princess Leonor and Infanta Sofía. A few simple words were enough to draw attention, confirming that, although she cultivates discretion, she will never be able to fully escape media interest.