Queen Letizia of Spain
Queen and former journalist
Born
September 15th, 1972
52 years ago
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Spain
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Born in 1972, she worked as a journalist and news anchor before marrying the heir to the Spanish throne. Following the wedding in 2004, she took on various royal duties, focusing on issues related to education, culture, and social progress. She represented Spain on numerous state visits and participated in many international events, advocating for various social causes.
Served as Queen of Spain since 2014
Worked as a journalist and news anchor
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