The Spanish Royal Family are currently on holiday in Mallorca. It has been announced that King Felipe and his family will accompany the rest of the SRF on August 4, where they will be staying with them for a few days:
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QuoteThe Spanish Royal Family Enjoy a holiday in Mallorca.
by Trine Bregstein | Mallorca Reporter | published: 30th Jul, 2014
The Spanish Royal family are on holidays in Mallorca and what better thing to do on a Sunday than visit one of the many markets that you can find dotted about the island. Queen Sofia came to the market in Artà on Sunday...
Read more:
The Spanish Royal Family Enjoy a holiday in Mallorca | SeeMallorca.com (http://www.seemallorca.com/events/news/the-spanish-royal-family-enjoy-a-holiday-in-mallorca-676220)
QuoteQueen Sofia of Spain arrives at the Calanova Sailing School on August 01, 2014 in Palma de Mallorca, Spain.
Queen Sofia Photos - Zimbio (http://www.zimbio.com/photos/Queen+Sofia/Spanish+Royals+Calanova+Nautic+Club/13oXv1q8QyY)
Thanks for sharing Jennifer. :) I like it when the whole family gets together at the Copa del Rey. I love how little Irene Urdangarin seems to be so attached to her grandmother. Due to Cristina and Inaki's corruption scandal, life must be harder for them, so I can imagine that this is a much needed holiday. I'll be looking forward to the time when King Felipe and his family join their grandparents, siblings, cousins and nieces and nephews in Mallorca.
Yesterday, King Felipe and his family arrived in Palma de Mallorca to begin their annual summer holiday. I read elsewhere that they will take part in a photoshoot at Marivent Palace which will be held tonight at 8:00pm. Some photos from their arrival:
King Felipe and Queen Letizia | MYROYALS &HOLLYWOOD FASH?ON (http://www.newmyroyals.com/2014/08/king-felipe-and-queen-letizia.html)
Where did each depart from? They are driving separate cars...I like the suave smile and wave of Letizia to the paparazzi.
She's so different too when in her private time, her dress sense seems to be that of a modern and cool lady. I almost see her in a motorcycle with those highway patrol sunglasses.
Wannable-I believe that the Queen and the girls arrived earlier yesterday and the King came after returning from Belgium. Another forum pointed out that Felipe and Lenor need to travel separately now just like JC and Felipe used to do.
:teehee: Just had a flashback to the old police drama/comedy "CHiPs" about the California Highway Patrol when you mentioned Letizia's sunglasses.
QuoteSpanish royal family touch down in Mallorca for summer holiday
06 AUGUST 2014
King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia of Spain have arrived on the island of Mallorca for their first summer holiday as the country's reigning monarchs.
The royal couple, who ascended the throne in June, brought along their two beautiful daughters – Leonor, Princess of Asturias and younger sister Princess Sofía – for the family trip.
The royals headed straight to the Marivent Palace where they usually stay and undertook their first engagement – an official photocall in the lavish grounds.
Read more:
King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia of Spain on Mallorca holiday - hellomagazine.com (http://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/2014080620295/king-felipe-queen-letizia-summer-holiday/)
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QuoteKing Felipe VI of Spain, Queen Letizia of Spain and their daugthers Princess Leonor of Spain and Princess Sofia of Spain pose for the photographers at the Marivent Palace on August 5, 2014 in Palma de Mallorca, Spain.
Spanish Royals Arrive at Palma de Mallorca - Pictures - Zimbio (http://www.zimbio.com/pictures/wfMB54KeUN1/Spanish+Royals+Arrive+Palma+de+Mallorca/VsZPe040XA7)
Quote05-08-2014 Majorca King Felipe and Queen Letizia and Princess Leonor and Princess Sofia pose for the media at the start of the summerholiday at palace Marivent on Palma de Mallorca.
PPE Agency (http://www.ppe-agency.com/show.php?zoektype=2&search=05-08-2014%20Majorca)
The photos of King Felipe and his family are lovely. :vday4: Leonor and Sofia are so adorable. I love how they're wearing the same dresses but in different colours, like they did for their father's coronation - IIRC the dresses they wore to that were pink and blue (but a different shade), like the ones they were wearing to the photoshoot.
Here are some more larger photos from MyRoyals:
Photo shoot at Marivent Palace | MYROYALS &HOLLYWOOD FASH?ON (http://www.newmyroyals.com/2014/08/photo-shoot-at-marivent-palace.html)
(The link also shows photos of the family on their way to dinner in Palma de Mallorca)
I was surprised to read that this was the first royal photo session at the palace since 2007. It's a really beautiful setting. The family is so lovely and for the first time in weeks, Letizia looks relaxed and truly happy. I like the way that the couple and the girls greeted the press afterwards.
Felipe, Letizia and Queen Sofia held a reception tonight in Mallorca with members of the community.
QuoteKing Felipe Takes to the Seas in Majorca
King Felipe took part in the King's Sailing Cup on Wednesday, for the first time since his coronation in June.
Felipe, who regularly took part in the annual challenge when he was the Prince of Asturias, took time out of his increasingly busy schedule to join in the third day of the regatta, which is now in its 33rd year.
Earlier in the day King Felipe hosted an audience with numerous dignitaries including the President of the Balariac Islands and the Mayor of Palma de Majorca, before hopping aboard a boat named Aifos to show off his sailing skills.
More: King Felipe of Spain took part in the King's Sailing Cup - hellomagazine.com (http://ca.hellomagazine.com/royalty/2014080720323/king-felipe-majorca-sailing-race/)
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Queen Letizia of Spain shows off her tan in flowing dress | Mail Online (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-2719671/Queen-Letizia-shows-summer-tan-flowing-dress-night-Palma-King-Felipe-mother-law-Sofia-Spain.html)
I don't follow the Spanish Royals all that closely, but I was shocked at how thin Letizia looks in these pictures. I'd read that she's struggled with an eating disorder in the past, I really hope that she's getting help with that again. I'm sure there's been a lot of stress over the past little while with JC stepping down and Felipe becoming King, but she really does not look well here. :no:
^^^ I don't think Letizia looks ill, but I do think she's very thin. I've noticed this in past photos as well. I do think she should start to put on more weight. I think I also remember reading about her having an eating disorder. Crown Princess Victoria also did (she doesn't any more), she had anorexia which she wrote a book about - or at least a book was published about her and anorexia - called "Victoria, Victoria!"
QuoteKing Felipe VI of Spain and Queen Letizia of Spain attend a official reception at the Almudaina Palace on August 7, 2014 in Palma de Mallorca, Spain.
Spanish Royals Attend Official Dinner - Pictures - Zimbio (http://www.zimbio.com/pictures/tlZbXcDyXle/Spanish+Royals+Attend+Official+Dinner/Xd01CGVUxXY)
QuoteKing Felipe VI of Spain and Queen Letizia of Spain attend a Reception to the authorities of the Balearic Islands and a representation of the Balearic society at Palacio de la Almudaina on August 7, 2014 in Palma de Mallorca, Spain.
080714 Spanish Royals attend a Reception to the authorities of the Balearic Islands - Images | jose gegundez | photographer (http://josepgegundez.photoshelter.com/gallery/080714-Spanish-Royals-attend-a-Reception-to-the-authorities-of-the-Balearic-Islands/G00005RDh3.nvZf4/C000068aKG.mLQJ0)
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Videos:
The King, Queen, Princess of Asturias and the Infanta Sofia, at the Palace of Marivent:
Los Reyes, la Princesa de Asturias y la Infanta Sofia, en el Palacio de Marivent - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TEKI_c7KTgk)
The King and Queen offer a welcome to authorities and representatives of the Balearic society in Mallorca:
Los Reyes ofrecen una recepción a autoridades y representantes de la sociedad balear en Mallorca - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3yxm5CkXklI)
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QuoteKing Felipe VI of Spain receives Spanish President Mariano Rajoy at Marivent Palace on August 8, 2014 in Palma de Mallorca, Spain.
King Juan Carlos I Meets with Mariano Rajoy - Pictures - Zimbio (http://www.zimbio.com/pictures/Fq1yFnpQxeG/King+Juan+Carlos+Meets+Mariano+Rajoy)
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Quote06-08-2014 Majorca King Felipe on the 'Aifos' sailing boat as he takes part in the 33rd Copa del Rey (King's Cup) Mapfre sailing race in Palma de Mallorca, Spain.
The regatta runs until 09 August.
PPE Agency (http://www.ppe-agency.com/show.php?zoektype=2&search=06-08-2014%20Majorca)
Quote07-08-2014 Majorca King Felipe and Queen Letizia and Queen Sofia during an audience with local authorities at the Almudaina's Palace in Palma Mallorca.
PPE Agency (http://www.ppe-agency.com/show.php?zoektype=2&search=07-08-2014%20Majorca)
Quote08-08-2014 King Felipe with Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy before their meeting at the Marivent Palace in Palma de Mallorca.
PPE Agency (http://www.ppe-agency.com/show.php?zoektype=2&search=08-08-2014%20King)
QuoteRajoy Meets King Felipe VI in Mallorcan Palace
The Spanish President, Mariano Rajoy, arrived at Marivent Palace earlier today for what will be his first meeting with King Felipe VI at his summer residence.
The pair are expected to discuss Spain's current political situation and the economy as well as worldwide affairs, including the treatment of Spaniards affected by the Ebola virus.
The head of state was waiting to meet Rajoy in front of the palace, where they exchanged a few words before posing for photographs.
The president arrived in Palma after spending a few days in Doñana National Park, and after the meeting, is expected to stay for a lunch hosted by the King before going on to join his family on holiday in Ribadumia, Pontevedra.
More: Rajoy meets King Felipe VI in Mallorcan palace - Euro Weekly News Spain (https://www.euroweeklynews.com/news/spanish-news/item/121949-rajoy-meets-king-felipe-vi-in-mallorcan-palace)
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QuoteKing Felipe VI of Spain, Queen Letizia of Spain and their daugthers Princess Leonor of Spain and Princess Sofia of Spain visit "Sierra de Tramuntana" (Tramuntana Mountains) declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, on August 11, 2014 in Palma de Mallorca, Spain.
Spanish Roylas Visit "Sierra de Tramuntana" in Palma de Mallorca, Spain - Pictures - Zimbio (http://www.zimbio.com/pictures/WDOsAqyjwgX/Spanish+Roylas+Visit+Sierra+de+Tramuntana/M64hoetoXmp)
Quote11-08-2014 Majorca King Felipe and Queen Letizia and Princess Leonor and Princess Sofia visiting the Raixa country house in Bunyola on the Sierra de Tramuntana mountain at Palma de Mallorca, Spain.
PPE Agency (http://www.ppe-agency.com/show.php?zoektype=2&search=11-08-2014%20Majorca)
I like how Felipe and Letizia typically highlight a place of interest when doing their summer photo session with the girls. They've been on a train and visited a farm located on Mallorca in the past. The Belgian King and Queen do something similar with their four children.
Agreed, TLLK. A nice way to highlight local attractions or points of interest. For the same reason, I liked seeing Will and Kate do George's first birthday photos at one of Kate's patronages.
I agree. It's a nice way for the royals to highlight unique places for families to visit while they're touring the area. The mother in me wants to laugh when I see the carefully styled hair, clean and coordinated outfits and shoes. Once this has ended I believe that they go back to being typical kids.
Some more photos from MyRoyals:
Summer Holiday in Mallorca | MYROYALS &HOLLYWOOD FASH?ON (http://www.newmyroyals.com/2014/08/summer-holiday-in-mallorca.html)
And an article from the Daily Fail Mail: Queen Letizia of Spain joins King Felipe and daughters for family day out | Mail Online (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-2721859/Shes-right-royal-yummy-mummy-A-stylish-Queen-Letizia-joins-King-Felipe-adorable-daughters-family-day-out.html)
Leonor and Sofia are adorable little girls. They are getting so tall now! Sofia is catching up with Leonor in regards to height, although I have a feeling that she will stay smaller than her as the younger sister. I agree TLLK and Canuck, it is nice of the family to raise more interest in less well known places of interests. Last year it was La Granja in Esporles, which I visited the year before that.
I read elsewhere that Leonor and Sofia joined their parents and grandmother at a sailing event in Mallorca after their visit to Raixa.
Quote from: Canuck on August 11, 2014, 02:21:32 PM
Agreed, TLLK. A nice way to highlight local attractions or points of interest. For the same reason, I liked seeing Will and Kate do George's first birthday photos at one of Kate's patronages.
They don't holiday in the UK though...
They're actually holidaying in the UK right now. As all of the BRF does in August.
No, they are not working for the month of August. It seems they prefer to tan their bottoms off abroad.
You might..they won't....they'll be off to somewhere hot.
Edit : Do you really believe this is their holiday for the year? I don't :flower:
Exactly! Seaside towns are dieing a death....time to holiday in Skegness, Bournemouth, Blackpool and the like. Just like the common folk do...what with the "Kate effect" and all... :orchid:
Quote from: Canuck on August 11, 2014, 09:08:04 PM
I mentioned in passing W&K, but rather than continue this here perhaps we should get back on topic since this is a thread about the Spanish Royals? We've already had many discussions about W&K's schedule in the BRF forums. :thumbsup:
Yep, you're right. Just for reference, we can continue it here : William and Kate to Clear Their Calendars for August (Threads Merged) (http://www.royalinsight.net/forum/index.php?topic=71310.msg1296783#msg1296783)
QuoteShe's a Right Royal Yummy Mummy! Stylish Queen Letizia Joins King Felipe and Their Two Adorable Daughters for a Family Day Out
She might have been spending the day in the mountains but that certainly didn't mean letting her sartorial standards slip.
Spain's Queen Letizia was with her husband King Felipe and two adorable daughters and managed to look every inch the yummy mummy in a pair of casual chinos and a pretty printed T-shirt.
The royal couple and their daughters are currently on their annual holiday to the Balearic party isle, and have been spending much of their time relaxing in the Marivent Palace just outside capital Palma.
More: Queen Letizia of Spain joins King Felipe and daughters for family day out | Mail Online (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-2721859/Shes-right-royal-yummy-mummy-A-stylish-Queen-Letizia-joins-King-Felipe-adorable-daughters-family-day-out.html)
Cindy
QuoteKing Felipe VI and Queen Letizia of Spain explore Majorca's mountain range with daughters
11 AUGUST 2014
King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia of Spain took their two daughters out to explore the local surroundings while on holiday in Majorca.
The royal couple, who returned to the Balearic island for the first time as king and queen since they ascended the throne in June, headed to the beautiful Serra de Tramuntana mountain range – a UNESCO world heritage site.
Taking a guided tour around the Raixa country mansion, which has parts dating back to the 13th century and is set in the foothills of the mountains, Leonor, Princess of Asturias and her younger sister Princess Sofía showed great interest in the visit.
Read more:
King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia in Majorca with Leonor and Sofia - hellomagazine.com (http://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/2014081120391/king-felipe-queen-letizia-daughters-tour-majorca/)
I love how close the cousins are!
Quote from: cinrit on August 12, 2014, 12:23:12 PM
QuoteShe's a Right Royal Yummy Mummy! Stylish Queen Letizia Joins King Felipe and Their Two Adorable Daughters for a Family Day Out
She might have been spending the day in the mountains but that certainly didn't mean letting her sartorial standards slip.
Spain's Queen Letizia was with her husband King Felipe and two adorable daughters and managed to look every inch the yummy mummy in a pair of casual chinos and a pretty printed T-shirt.
The royal couple and their daughters are currently on their annual holiday to the Balearic party isle, and have been spending much of their time relaxing in the Marivent Palace just outside capital Palma.
More: Queen Letizia of Spain joins King Felipe and daughters for family day out | Mail Online (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-2721859/Shes-right-royal-yummy-mummy-A-stylish-Queen-Letizia-joins-King-Felipe-adorable-daughters-family-day-out.html)
Cindy
If you had read my post, you would've noticed that I'd already posted this article... :hug::
Quote from: HereditaryPrincess on August 11, 2014, 03:22:13 PM
Some more photos from MyRoyals:
Summer Holiday in Mallorca | MYROYALS &HOLLYWOOD FASH?ON (http://www.newmyroyals.com/2014/08/summer-holiday-in-mallorca.html)
And an article from the Daily Fail Mail: Queen Letizia of Spain joins King Felipe and daughters for family day out | Mail Online (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-2721859/Shes-right-royal-yummy-mummy-A-stylish-Queen-Letizia-joins-King-Felipe-adorable-daughters-family-day-out.html)
Leonor and Sofia are adorable little girls. They are getting so tall now! Sofia is catching up with Leonor in regards to height, although I have a feeling that she will stay smaller than her as the younger sister. I agree TLLK and Canuck, it is nice of the family to raise more interest in less well known places of interests. Last year it was La Granja in Esporles, which I visited the year before that.
I read elsewhere that Leonor and Sofia joined their parents and grandmother at a sailing event in Mallorca after their visit to Raixa.
Quote from: HereditaryPrincess on August 15, 2014, 04:55:02 PM
If you had read my post, you would've noticed that I'd already posted this article... :hug::
Oh, tsk tsk on me ... it happens. People double-post articles sometimes. It's not such a big deal. :hug:
Cindy
Guys, we appreciate both your efforts to keep us informed with all the latest royal news. :flower:
Pretty sure I'd love to take a dip in the turquoise water there!
Quote from: Canuck on August 11, 2014, 09:08:04 PM
I mentioned in passing W&K, but rather than continue this here perhaps we should get back on topic since this is a thread about the Spanish Royals? We've already had many discussions about W&K's schedule in the BRF forums. :thumbsup:
Agreed! I'll be curious to see if Felipe and Letizia continue the family tradition of a summer holiday in Mallorca as the years go by.
They do seem to enjoy vacationing in Spain. :Jen:
They've been seen on holiday outside of the country as well ie: Portugal,Florida but the press tends to leave them alone when requested. I've also seen photos of them visiting W-A and Max and vice-versa. However the SRF much like many other royal families does understand that they have to be seen visiting sites at home much like the Windsors go to Balmoral and Sandringham or the Imperial Family visits mountain resorts in Japan. The Dutch royals will take short trips to the lakes in their homeland as well.
Yes, but the Spanish royals do seem to vacation in their country frequently, of course, they do have nice beaches, I am sure that helps. :happy15:
Agreed.
Quote from: cinrit on August 15, 2014, 05:50:50 PMOh, tsk tsk on me ... it happens. People double-post articles sometimes. It's not such a big deal. :hug:
Cindy
My apologies – I didn't mean to sound harsh. I'll try not to bother you with this again, since I agree now after having thought about it, at the end of the day, it's not that big a deal. :flower: I must admit that I've double-posted before – there are lots of articles being posted here (which is a good thing, don't get me wrong), so the original posting of a certain article, particularly if it was posted on an earlier page of the thread, will get overlooked at times.
Quote from: Lady Adams on August 15, 2014, 06:24:14 PM
Guys, we appreciate both your efforts to keep us informed with all the latest royal news. :flower:
Pretty sure I'd love to take a dip in the turquoise water there!
Aw, thanks Lady Adams. :flower: I agree about that water, it looks so lovely and calm. I'd much rather swim in that than English sea, any day.
Quote from: Limabeany on August 17, 2014, 06:35:14 AM
Yes, but the Spanish royals do seem to vacation in their country frequently, of course, they do have nice beaches, I am sure that helps. :happy15:
Yes that is true - and they also have the Balearic Islands which includes Ibiza and Formentera (which is like heaven on earth, especially Es Caló), so they're spoilt for choice!
Quote from: TLLK on August 17, 2014, 06:31:43 AM
They've been seen on holiday outside of the country as well ie: Portugal,Florida but the press tends to leave them alone when requested. I've also seen photos of them visiting W-A and Max and vice-versa. However the SRF much like many other royal families does understand that they have to be seen visiting sites at home much like the Windsors go to Balmoral and Sandringham or the Imperial Family visits mountain resorts in Japan. The Dutch royals will take short trips to the lakes in their homeland as well.
I've read reports of them visiting WA and Maxima, but have never seen photos before - out of interest, can you remember where you saw them? I'd love to see them myself. :)
Quote from: HereditaryPrincess on August 17, 2014, 04:50:07 PM
My apologies – I didn't mean to sound harsh. I'll try not to bother you with this again, since I agree now after having thought about it, at the end of the day, it's not that big a deal. :flower: I must admit that I've double-posted before – there are lots of articles being posted here (which is a good thing, don't get me wrong), so the original posting of a certain article, particularly if it was posted on an earlier page of the thread, will get overlooked at times.
:hug:
Cindy
So glad you're back, HereditaryPrincess! :hug: :banana:
Hereditary Princess-I've seen photos of the Dutch royals with the couple a few years ago in Madrid. The AAA team went with them. Cristina might have been in the photos too. The families were walking down some stairs. It made sense to me that that Spanish royals would become friends with W-A and Max and that their children could all converse together. Even W-A has mentioned that his Spanish has improved a great deal over the years and they could all fall back on English.
The Dutch royal couple have reportedly invited other couples to visit and prior to W-A's ascension they had all of the other European CP couples over for a visit to Het Loo in the early spring and a group photo was taken. MM, Frederik, Charles and Camilla were not there, but the rest of the gang and their spouses came!!! :)
Quote from: Limabeany on August 17, 2014, 06:04:27 PM
So glad you're back, HereditaryPrincess! :hug: :banana:
Aw, thanks Limabeany! I probably won't be posting as much as I used to in the upcoming weeks/months as well as next year, since life is going to be quite busy for me. But (fingers crossed) I'll try to post whenever I have free time. :)
Quote from: TLLK on August 17, 2014, 06:05:44 PM
Hereditary Princess-I've seen photos of the Dutch royals with the couple a few years ago in Madrid. The AAA team went with them. Cristina might have been in the photos too. The families were walking down some stairs. It made sense to me that that Spanish royals would become friends with W-A and Max and that their children could all converse together. Even W-A has mentioned that his Spanish has improved a great deal over the years and they could all fall back on English.
The Dutch royal couple have reportedly invited other couples to visit and prior to W-A's ascension they had all of the other European CP couples over for a visit to Het Loo in the early spring and a group photo was taken. MM, Frederik, Charles and Camilla were not there, but the rest of the gang and their spouses came!!! :)
Thanks for the extra detail. I tried searching for the photos on Google Images, but it wasn't successful. I agree, it does make sense that the SRF and the DRF have become friends – I also seem to remember reading that when they see each other, Leonor and Sofia speak in Spanish to the AAA's, since Maxima is Argentinean and she must have passed Spanish onto the Princesses.
Going off-topic, I also know that Princess Beatrix (nearly typed in 'Queen' there!) is friends with HM, and that round about the time Diana passed away, she was at Balmoral, although apparently not on the actual day of Diana's death. I reckon that the Earl of Wessex is friends with Prince Joachim too, since he is a godfather to his son Nikolai.
Joining you in a brief off topic-I've read that the ladies speak on the phone about once a week. I saw some very sweet photos of QEII greeting Beatrix at her Jubilee luncheon for her fellow monarchs/ruling princes etc...I'd like to think that Elizabeth gave Beatrix and her family a great deal of behind the scenes support with Friso while he was in the UK and after he passed.
I've read before that JC, Albert and Beatrix are also close and used each other as advisers from time to time. Apparently Albert contacted JC and Beatrix after his brother's death to ask for advice on becoming the monarch.
JC and Sofia were also very supportive of Fabiola after Baudoin's unexpected death which happened at their villa in Spain.
Quote from: TLLK on August 18, 2014, 03:42:13 PM
Joining you in a brief off topic-I've read that the ladies speak on the phone about once a week. I saw some very sweet photos of QEII greeting Beatrix at her Jubilee luncheon for her fellow monarchs/ruling princes etc...I'd like to think that Elizabeth gave Beatrix and her family a great deal of behind the scenes support with Friso while he was in the UK and after he passed.
I've read before that JC, Albert and Beatrix are also close and used each other as advisers from time to time. Apparently Albert contacted JC and Beatrix after his brother's death to ask for advice on becoming the monarch.
JC and Sofia were also very supportive of Fabiola after Baudoin's unexpected death which happened at their villa in Spain.
Thanks for the extra information. :) I do believe that HM is also friends with Queen Margrethe of Denmark, in the
Our Queen documentary which was made for her Diamond Jubilee, you could see photos of her and Crown Prince Frederik on a chest of drawers/small table in the room where she usually holds audiences with David Cameron (the slightly crowded one with a large rug and fireplace, I can't remember it's name).
I agree. With Bea, Margrethe and QEII being a current/former reigning queen it gives them a unique position in a role that is usually dominated by men.
I've noticed that Sofia and Bea will often sit together at royal weddings and events especially since Prince Claus' death in 2002.
BTW do you know when the family will be returning to Madrid?
Queen Letizia of Spain Shows Off Casual Style As She Explores Majorca With Husband King Felipe And Daughters Leonor And Sofia : The Eye : Fashion & (http://www.fashionnstyle.com/articles/24021/20140814/queen-letizia-of-spain-shows-off-casual-style-as-she-explores-majorca-with-husband-king-felipe-and-daughters-leonor-and-sofia.htm)
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The family is currently on vacation in Majorca until mid-August...
August 30
King Felipe and Queen Letizia were spotted at a charity concert in Palma de Mallorca:
:King Felipe and Queen Letizia | MYROYALS &HOLLYWOOD FASH?ON (http://www.newmyroyals.com/2014/08/king-felipe-and-queen-letizia_31.html)
Hmm, the media said that they would return to Mainland Spain in mid-August, but it is now the end of August and they are still on holiday. Perhaps when Leonor and Sofia go back to school, they will return, so today should be round about their last day then.
Love this! :thanks:
Nice family!
the girls are so pretty and the entire family seems so loving I do think though that Letizia is too thin The off the shoulder dress really shows it -
My best friend is like Letizia and has been since we were kids. :Jen:
I agree, cate. Letizia has always been thin but there are periods of time where it becomes quite worrying. She has been looking very, very thin the past few months -- perhaps it's just the stress of Felipe becoming King, but I hope she puts on a bit of weight soon.
She won't put on weight, unless there is a huge hormonal change, my friend never has and is none thin as Letizia. She has had three kids and you couldn't tell the same day she gave birth...
I know a few women like Letizia, after three children they are skinny as a rail.
Letizia's mother and sisters are/were very slim as well. I think it runs in the family.
Oh, definitely agreed that Letizia is naturally slim. But she is much thinner now than she was before getting married, and at times it has gotten quite alarming. I think she is a very pretty woman, but between her weight and the nose job, I sometimes wonder if she feels the same way.
She looks just as thin, but all the pictures of her then are of her wearing suits and her hair framing her face. Give or take a few pounds, she seems naturally skinny.
http://www.meaus.com/first-meeting-oct-2002.JPEG
http://missowl.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Imagen-de-archivo-de-Letizia-Ortiz-cuando-presentaba-el-Telediario-en-TVE-.jpg
She doesn't look as skinny with her hair framing her face though, unless her arms show.
http://www.marieclaire.com/cm/marieclaire/images/qm/mcx-letizia-0614.jpg
But, that is her good fortune. :sigh:
Definitely naturally skinny. And that picture of her in the leopard print blouse is very flattering. She looks at a better weight there, and I do think her weight has gone up and down a bit since she got married.
On the whole, though, there was a pretty noticeable change pre-marriage and post-marriage. I think it's most obvious when she had her old nose. Pre-marriage her face was much fuller and her nose looked lovely and not at all noticeably large. Post-marriage she lost weight, her face got very thin, and her nose became more prominent.
There aren't a lot of pictures of her out of a suit pre-marriage, but for example, I think she looked very naturally thin but healthy here:
Letizia Ortiz Rocasolano Attend TVE New Season Gala at Bunuel Studios... News Photo 93179739 | Getty Images (http://www.gettyimages.com/detail/news-photo/letizia-ortiz-rocasolano-attend-tve-new-season-gala-at-news-photo/93179739)
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa197/letiziarchive/20040424_bullirestaurant/757258_04.jpg
As compared to these, which really made me worried:
Skinny | Oddly Enough Blog (http://blogs.reuters.com/oddly-enough/tag/skinny/)
Queen Letizia of Spain shows off her tan in flowing dress | Mail Online (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-2719671/Queen-Letizia-shows-summer-tan-flowing-dress-night-Palma-King-Felipe-mother-law-Sofia-Spain.html)
Queen Letizia of Spain Cuff Bracelet - Queen Letizia of Spain Jewelry - StyleBistro (http://www.stylebistro.com/lookbook/Queen+Letizia+of+Spain/a7OL_TEzkYT/Jewelry)
And you can see a difference in her legs as well. From before:
as4.jpg Photo by letiziarchive | Photobucket (http://s200.photobucket.com/user/letiziarchive/media/20031219_visitingasturias/as4.jpg.html)
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa197/letiziarchive/20040322_fitting/755095_04.jpg
And after:
Queen Letizia of Spain Skinny Pants - Queen Letizia of Spain Clothes - StyleBistro (http://www.stylebistro.com/lookbook/Queen+Letizia+of+Spain/X-Uil7BjA73/Clothes)
Queen Letizia of Spain T-Shirt - Clothes Lookbook - StyleBistro (http://www.stylebistro.com/lookbook/Clothes/6i_hhlqyQ4k/Queen+Letizia+of+Spain)
Perhaps, like my friend, she sometimes tries to eat more to look better (to her) but tires of it and returns to her bony self.... As I said, she is naturally skinny and there are changes after one has kids and even in one's thirties and forties. But nothing as noticeable as the Duchess of Cambridge's pre-marriage and post-marriage bodies, so for Letizia, I would say that she is simply a woman who has gone through a decade or two in the public eye and remains skinny some years or months more than others. A tan and hair on her face do make a noticeable difference in Letizia. But, her bones are much more noticeable sometimes.
I think Kate's a good comparison, actually. Like Letizia, she's definitely naturally thin, but she noticeably lost weight before the wedding. I think she looks much better when she's not at her very skinniest, just as I do for Letizia.
IMHO Mary of Denmark and Kate are similar in body frame, muscle mass etc...the only real difference is their height. Both were athletic women who lost weight in their twenties prior to their royal engagements and weddings. Each has maintained their figures that they had prior to their pregnancies.
Letizia reminds me more of Rania as I believe both are close in height and body frames.
Quote from: Canuck on September 03, 2014, 08:51:44 PM
I think Kate's a good comparison, actually. Like Letizia, she's definitely naturally thin, but she noticeably lost weight before the wedding. I think she looks much better when she's not at her very skinniest, just as I do for Letizia.
I tend to agree with you here, Canuck. Some photos of Letizia and Kate now both look painfully thin, and I can't help but thinking of the idiom that the camera adds 10 pounds.
I think that only applies to normal to overweight people, my friend looks the same, or maybe she is so skinny, the pounds added don't change a thing... :happy15: