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On 1 November 2003, her engagement to King Felipe VI of Spain was announced. After their marriage in May 2004, she inherited the title Princess of Asturias, and upon his ascension to the Spanish throne in June 2014, Letizia became Queen of Spain.

Married Prince Felipe in a Roman Catholic wedding at Madrid's Almudena Cathedral.

First wedding was not a church ceremony and therefore is not valid in the eyes of Spain's influential Catholic authorities.

Former television journalist. After being hired by Bloomberg TV's Spanish division, she moved to CNN Plus and then the national channel Televisión Española, where she became the regular weekday news anchor.

Was named winner of the Madrid Press Association's Larra Award for most accomplished journalist under 30. [2000]

Proved herself professionally by reporting from some of the world's most hostile environments. During the invasion of Iraq, she flew out to the country and broadcast live from the frontlines. She has also tackled such complex and delicate stories as the US presidential elections in 2000 and the September 11, 2001 attacks.

Is the eldest daughter of Jesús Ortiz, a journalist and Paloma Rocasolano, a nurse and union official. Letizia has two sisters: Telma Ortiz Rocasolano and Erika Ortiz Rocasolano.

Graduated from the Complutense University of Madrid, where she majored in journalism. [1995]

After receiving a master's degree in audiovisual journalism, she started her doctor's degree in Mexico while she worked for the newspaper Siglo XXI. [1996]

Loves literature and music.

Daughter-in-law of Juan Carlos de Borbón and Sofía de Grecia. Her royal title is Queen of Spain.

Besides her title as Princess of Asturias, upon marrying Crown Prince Felipe, she also inherited the titles of Princesa de Gerona (Princess of Gerona), Princesa de Viana (Princess of Viana), Duquesa de Montblanc (Duchess of Montblanc), Condesa de Cervera (Countess of Cervera) and Señora de Balaguer (First Lady of Balaguer). After she was crowned Queen of Spain, all these titles went on to her daughter, Princess Leonor.

Gave birth to her first child, a daughter named Leonor on October 31, 2005. The birth occurred one day before the second anniversary of the announcement of her engagement to Crown Prince Felipe of Spain. The child had the title Infanta of Spain with the style Her Royal Highness. After his father was crowned King, Leonor inherited his title as Princesa de Asturias, which makes her the official heir of the throne of Spain.

Her sister Erika Ortiz Rocasolano, a literary agent, was found dead in her Madrid apartment at the age of 31 (7 February 2007). She left a daughter named Carla Vigo Ortiz (b. 2000).

Gave birth to her second child, a daughter named Sofía on April 29, 2007. The child bears the title Infanta of Spain.

Sister in law of Cristina de Borbón and Elena de Borbón.

Her sister Telma Ortiz Rocasolano gave birth to first child, Letizia's second niece Amanda, on March 2008.

Queen consort of Spain since 19 June 2014.