The Queen of Spain does not forget that she was once a journalist

Letizia Ortiz left active journalism on the eve of November 1, 2003, but journalism has never left her. The night before announcing her engagement to then-Prince Felipe, Letizia presented her last Telediario (TVE), but her curious and restless soul continues to accompany her in her day-to-day life, first as a princess and, since 2014, as a Queen. This week, three events organized by three journalism associations coincide on her agenda, appointments that Letizia never misses.

Her journalistic spirit was also evident last Tuesday upon her arrival in Chiva, where she, along with the King, began her second visit to the ground zero of the flood tragedy. Letizia encountered the microphone of Carlos Alsina, who was broadcasting his show Más de uno (Onda Cero) live, and as the journalist later said, she ended up interviewing him by asking about his mood and the media coverage.

On Monday, alongside the King, he attended the Francisco Cerecedo award ceremony, which this time was given to Carlos Franganillo, current head of the Information Services at T5 and presenter of the 9 p.m. edition. It is one of his favorite events, the reunion with former colleagues in the profession, whom he questions about all current issues. Yesterday, the Queen presided over the awards ceremony granted by the Madrid Press Association at the former Casa de Correos (current headquarters of the Community of Madrid), and once again she seemed to be in her element. The awardees were the retired journalists Pedro Piqueras and Jesús Duva, awarded for their professional trajectory; the program Madrid Directo (Telemadrid) and Santiago Cid (Antena 3), distinguished with the Young Journalist award. Letizia was also awarded in that category in 2000 when, at 28 years old, she was already a prominent figure in the field of television journalism. Three years later, she ended her career as a journalist, practicing professionally for just eight years, to embark on her path as a member of the royal family, where she has already been for twenty years. Letizia still counts among her best friends television colleagues such as Sonsoles Ónega and María Oña.

This Thursday, the Queen is expected to attend the presentation of the Luis Carandell award granted by the Senate to recognize the work of parliamentary journalists. On this occasion, the awardees are Juan Manuel Lamet Moya (El Mundo) in the Parliamentary category, and Pablo Rodríguez Lago (El Mundo de Castilla y León - Diario de Valladolid) in the Territoriality category.