Doña Letizia was at a book signing in Madrid (in Callao) this weekend. her great friend Sonsoles Onega. Theoretically, she stood in line for forty minutes with the rest of the public, although there are no images of her during this time. A Relentless Show of Support which confirms the relationship that exists between these two women, whose relationship dates back more than twenty years.

It’s no secret that Queen Letizia changed her image to appear more approachable. We have already collected all the samples of this change of address for his birthday. It is therefore not surprising that the king’s wife Philippa turned to Callao to support her friend and former colleague.

Sonsoles Onega should have been in full celebration because his book Maid’s Daughters, signed yesterday, received the Planet Award. However, very harsh criticism signed by Jordi Gracia García in A country The moment went bad. Therefore, the appearance of Doña Letizia at this very public moment, so far from the general trend, was like a balm for the journalist.

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How do Queen Letizia and Sonsoles Onega know each other?

Two young journalists who They worked for CNN+ in the late 90s. They became friends. This is how the relationship between Leticia Ortiz and Sonsoles Onega began in 1999. long before any of them received name and fame what they have now. And over time, the two communicators maintained this connection.

In fact, Sonsoles Ónega recently reported that She was one of the few who knew about the obligations between King Felipe and Doña Letizia before it became public knowledge. She was also one of 34 witnesses present at the royal wedding on May 22, 2004.

“She’s a good friend”, said Sonsoles Onega in Joaquin’s program, despite the passing of the years and the institutional nature of Leticia, which could alienate them. In fact, it feels like their relationship has become more and more public over the years.

Queen Letizia with Sonsoles Onega and Alfonso Goizueta at an autograph session.
Queen Letizia with Sonsoles Onega and Alfonso Goizueta at an autograph session. EUROPE PRESS

Leticia’s winks to Sonsoles and vice versa

But Queen Letizia’s appearance at the autograph session of the Sonsoles book is not the first time. they publicly show their support. Although it is true that over the past twenty years their friendship has become much more reserved.

That same year, Felipe VI’s wife sent a video message from Zarzuela on the occasion of the anniversary of Informe Semanal. He did this in front of the library where he called attention to the book of her journalist friend, A thousand forbidden kissesYes.

In addition, Sonsoles made it clear that the Spanish royal family must develop the communication talent of its queen. He said this in his program, where asked to publish Ms. Letizia’s speeches on her website and shared on social networks. The proof is that some of what he has said in recent months has gone particularly viral.