In contrast, Letizia’s parents worked in journalism and nursing.
Letizia followed in her father’s footsteps and studied journalism in college.
She even worked as a war correspondent in the second Gulf War.
Less than two years later,Infanta Sofiawas born on April 29, 2007.
Sofia is an enthusiastic grandmother, kissing and hugging her grandchildren at public outings.
However, Letizia allegedly wanted to curtail these visits as they disrupted the kids' schedules.
Things became more complicated when Letizia’s mom stepped in to help out and spend time with the girls.
Video of the incident shows Sofia putting her arms around her granddaughters' shoulders.
Some media viewed Letizia’s move as an attempt to sabotage the photo op.
“She worries who takes photos of [her daughter], she worries where they come from …
It’s a very motherly reaction,” Letizia’s friend Imma Aguilar explained on"El Circulo.
““Nothing has happened.”
Unfortunately, the uncomfortable incident between Queen Sofia and Queen Letizia on April 2018 went beyond photography concerns.
Additional video from that same Easter holiday showed Sofia giving Princess Leonor a kiss.
The fallout from the book marked a new reticence on Sofia’s part.
A week after Easter 2018, the two women posed for photos with Princess Leonor and Infanta Sofia.
In addition, Letizia smiled as she opened the car door for her mother-in-law that same day.
However, not everyone saw unity.
On October 31, 2023, Leonor celebrated her milestone 18th birthday.
As the heir to the Spanish throne, she took an oath of loyalty in the Spanish Parliament.
However, Sofia’s absence wasn’t due to discord between her and Letizia.
Instead, both Sofia and Juan Carlos got to spend time with their family at Leonor’s party.
