Sources close to the Spanish Royal Household have revealed sad news related to Queen Letizia. According to reports, one of her closest employees has decided to leave her position and she can't do anything to solve it.
It was last Monday, June 2, when the monarch received a heavy blow: the unexpected resignation of her friend and right-hand woman, María Dolores Ocaña.
Until now, the head of Queen Letizia's Secretariat will leave her post just one year after her appointment. According to the Royal Household, her departure will become official in August.
During all this time, the complicity between the two has been evident at numerous events, both public and private. In fact, on more than one occasion, we've seen Ocaña accompanying the monarch in some of her personal matters.
That's why there's no doubt that her resignation has caused a deep sadness in Queen Letizia, as she loses one of her closest people.
Royal Household sources confirm how Queen Letizia is doing after learning of María Dolores Ocaña's decision
Apart from the deep sadness Queen Letizia feels, this news has come as a cold shower among supporters of the Spanish monarchy. Since Ocaña's arrival in the position, a close connection with the monarch has been evident.
Moreover, there's no doubt that the current head of Letizia's Secretariat has also stood out for her great professionalism. Proof of this was her role leading Infanta Sofía's schedule during her solo debut last summer.
However, although this news has caught more than one person by surprise, the truth is that there were some signs that had already raised suspicions in recent times. In fact, at several recent events, we've seen Queen Letizia without the usual company of María Dolores Ocaña.
Nevertheless, her current absence is due to a medical leave that has nothing to do with her decision to leave the position. This fact was confirmed last Monday by the head of the King's Household, Camilo Villarino.
Furthermore, as explained that day, her imminent resignation is due to "unexpected" personal and family circumstances. Although he didn't want to go into details, he emphasized that this is an unexpected decision, especially since she is a person of absolute trust for Queen Letizia.
Before this information became official, María Dolores Ocaña personally informed the monarch of her decision. Sources close to Zarzuela consulted by Vanitatis have assured that Felipe VI's wife is "very sad" after learning of her departure.
However, she also fully understands the reasons that led to this resignation. In any case, despite this loss, Queen Letizia has continued to fulfill her institutional schedule without altering her official commitments.
Now, this setback will pose a tough challenge for the queen consort, as she will have to find someone up to the task to fill such a responsible position.
Fortunately, there's still time for the transition, since Ocaña will remain in her position until August, the month when her departure will become effective. The last event where they're expected to be seen together will take place precisely in that month, in a location as representative as Mallorca.