Queen Letizia has already started her private vacation, but before that, she gave us a historic image in Mallorca. The annual reception at Marivent Palace is always a highlight on the Spanish royal calendar. This year, not only did the guest list generate excitement, but also what the queen did with a deaf-mute woman.
It was one of those moments that don't appear in every report, but that convey warmth. It also showed closeness and Queen Letizia's feeling of including everyone in society, no matter who they are.
Queen Letizia makes history in Mallorca with a simple gesture
To talk about Mallorca in summer is to talk about the quintessential vacation retreat for Queen Letizia and the royal family. From Marivent Palace they offer us a close and natural view of all its members. The gesture the queen had with a deaf-mute person was just as close and natural.
It happened during the traditional reception for the most representative and influential Balearic society of the islands. During the hand-kissing ceremony, Queen Letizia had the unforgettable gesture of speaking in sign language with one of the deaf-mute guests. The queen, without an interpreter, decided to intervene using sign language, showing that she masters it perfectly.
It wasn't a planned action, but a natural and empathetic reaction. The guest showed her name in sign language to the queen, who reproduced it precisely. Afterwards, it was Letizia who said hers using the same language. Leonor and Sofía also joined in, showing that inclusion doesn't understand status.
At that moment, it became clear that Queen Letizia possesses practical knowledge of this language. In a world often focused on image and protocol, Doña Letizia's gesture in Mallorca stands out for its authenticity. There was no need for grand statements or a need to attract attention, just a fluid conversation between two people.
The queen, without a doubt, understood the importance of communicating with her guest effectively and respectfully, breaking down communication barriers and creating a bond. Without a doubt, it was a gesture that goes beyond image: it's a message of inclusion.
Queen Letizia, example of inclusion in Mallorca
While this gesture with her guest in Mallorca has drawn attention, it wasn't an isolated event. It's not the first time we've seen Queen Letizia speak in sign language. In March 2024, during an audience with the Spanish Committee of Representatives of People with Disabilities (CERMI), she replied to a farewell in that language.
In 2012, while still a princess, she already used it at an award event of the State Confederation of Deaf People. What marked this act in Mallorca was its naturalness and fluidity. The spontaneity of the moment, far from cameras and spotlights, makes this gesture even more meaningful.
When all eyes were on Felipe talking with Nadal, Queen Letizia was starring in another, much more emotional scene. Her relaxed conversation with her deaf-mute guest inevitably drew attention. The queen, with her naturalness and closeness, showed that communication has no barriers and was a true example of inclusion.
It was also an example for her daughters, Leonor and Sofía, who not only kept alert to the conversation. They also took part in it with respect and kindness. That night in Mallorca, amid greetings and official photos, there was a moment for inclusion and solidarity.
That of a queen who breaks down barriers and serves as an example, not only for her daughters, but also for the rest of Spanish society.