This summer has been an unusual season for the Spanish royal family, as King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia have not been able to enjoy their vacations together as in previous years.
Traditionally, they spent their time off at the palace of Marivent, located in Palma de Mallorca, where they shared family moments and were seen on walks around the island.
However, the pace of the royal schedule has had a significant impact on their time together this year.
King Felipe’s summer vacations
King Felipe’s institutional commitments have been the main cause of this temporary separation.
The king participated in important trips, such as his presence in Paris to support the Spanish delegation at the Olympic Games and his subsequent visit to the Dominican Republic for the inauguration of the new president.
These responsibilities have limited the time he has been able to spend with Queen Letizia and his daughters, Princess Leonor and Infanta Sofia.
Compared to past summers, where the royal family enjoyed their time together, this year they have only been photographed on a couple of occasions in the surroundings of Marivent.
The influence of this atypical situation has fueled rumors of a possible crisis in the marriage of the king and queen.
The absence of the traditional family pose, which is usually held every year at the palace, has increased such speculation.
However, it is important to note that there is no evidence to support these claims. The reality is that the King and Queen’s obligations have altered their usual summer routine.
Queen Letizia’s Vacation in Greece
On the other hand, it has been reported that Queen Letizia and her daughters have chosen an additional getaway in Greece this summer.
What started as a short trip has been extended longer than expected. Although it was thought that the queen and princesses would return to Madrid while the king fulfilled his schedule in the Dominican Republic, they have continued to enjoy their stay in Greece.
This change of plans has led the press to speculate about the whereabouts of the Queen, who had been inconspicuous since she was seen in Mallorca with her daughters and mother-in-law.
According to Royal Household expert José Moreno, Queen Letizia and her daughters will remain in Greece until next week.
This break is especially relevant, since Princess Leonor must return to her military duties at the end of the month, and Infanta Sofia must also return to Wales.
Therefore, King Felipe and Queen Letizia’s desire to make up for lost time together becomes more crucial in this context of responsibilities and obligations.