- Queen Letizia of Spain breaks a royal tradition
- It's all change in the Spanish royal household
- SHE becomes her right-hand woman
The Spanish royal family is all set to turn the page on history! For the first time ever, a woman, María Dolores Ocaña Madrid (51), a seasoned state lawyer, is stepping into the spotlight as the head honcho of the Queen's Secretariat. Talk about breaking the glass ceiling!
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María, who's been flexing her legal muscles as the Chief State Attorney at the Ministry of Education, is about to take on a role that's been male-dominated for decades. She's replacing José Manuel Zuleta, the Duke of Abrantes, who's been Queen Letizia's right arm for a solid ten years. Remember seeing María alongside the queen at the World Healthy Food Centre inauguration in Valencia back in 2019? Well, she's about to get a whole lot more screen time come 30 April!
José, on the other hand, is stepping down at 63. With a military background and a long history of serving the royal household, he's passing the baton in a year filled with milestones for the royals – King Felipe and Queen Letizia are gearing up to celebrate 20 years of marriage and a decade of Felipe's reign.
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And let's not forget about the royal kiddos! Princess Leonor (18) is knee-deep in military training, while Infanta Sofia (16) is hitting the books for her International Baccalaureate in Wales. After a cozy Easter break in Madrid, the royal couple is back to their regal duties, with Queen Letizia turning heads in her chic red leather trousers at the National Sports Awards.
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This appointment isn't just a win for María; it's a giant leap for womankind in the royal realm. As the Spanish royal family gears up for a year of celebrations, this historic change is a testament to the evolving face of monarchy in the modern world.
