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Maximum happiness for the royal family: Queen Letizia has already acknowledged the rumor

The Royal House celebrates a happy moment after Letizia's words, who no longer hides what many had already suspected

Queen Letizia has finally acknowledged a memory that has been surrounded by mystery for years. In a recent conversation, she confirmed that she used to spend her childhood summers in a small village in Asturias. With emotion, she stated that she "always keeps that very special place in her heart."

Sardéu, that hidden Asturian paradise, has once again become the center of attention after the Queen's words. The place, barely known outside the local area, has been an emotional refuge for Letizia for decades. She spent long summer seasons there with her grandparents, in a house on a hill surrounded by nature and silence.

Image of Queen Letizia in summer
Letizia, Moved as She Recalls Her Childhood in Asturias | Europa Press

The village, part of the parish of Moro and located just a few kilometers (km) (a few miles) from Ribadesella, is a haven of peace with barely thirty residents. Its landscape, with green valleys and rolling hills, enchants those who visit for the first time. For the Queen, it's not just a beautiful place, but a corner full of memories that shaped her childhood.

An Asturian Childhood That Sealed Queen Letizia's Destiny in the Royal Family

In her statements, Letizia hasn't held back her affection when referring to this enclave in northern Spain. She confessed that, although she can't visit it often, she recalls it frequently and considers it a pillar of her identity. This confession has come at a time when closeness with the public is more valued than ever.

Back in 2007, during an official visit to Ribadesella, the Queen had nostalgically described her summers in Sardéu. At that time, she revealed that she "always kept it in her heart," reaffirming that personal connection with the place. Her words now only reinforce that: Letizia has never completely separated herself from her roots.

Felipe VI smiling with a black vest hugging Letizia from behind smiling with a green blazer and dressed in white in the sand
Felipe and Letizia, United by Memory and Commitment | Europa Press

The surroundings of Sardéu, with its pure air and slow pace, contrast greatly with the life she currently leads in Madrid. However, that contrast seems to have given even more value to those memories she treasures. The unhurried mornings, the walks through the meadows, and the afternoons at her grandparents' house remain alive in her memory.

Her grandfather, José Luis Ortiz, born in Ribadesella, and her grandmother, Menchu Álvarez del Valle, were essential figures in her childhood. The family home, far from the hustle and bustle, was the setting for the first happy summers of a girl who could never have imagined becoming queen. That humble, Asturian past remains an emotional reference point for her.

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Although time and distance have made visits less frequent, Letizia's relationship with Ribadesella and Sardéu remains intact. The local council itself proudly recalls that she was the town crier for the local festivities in 1999, a detail that confirms her emotional involvement with the area. She hasn't forgotten a single gesture of affection received in those years.

With the rumor now confirmed, the news has sparked a wave of pride among Asturians. Knowing that the Queen still values her origins with such affection has been a cause for celebration for many. In a world where protocol prevails, these kinds of deeply human confessions are what truly create closeness with the public.

Letizia with hand on chest while standing on a boat.
The Queen, warm and nostalgic when speaking about Sardéu | Europa Press

Ultimately, Letizia has done more than confirm a rumor: she has shared a piece of her soul. She has given voice to her memory, to her childhood in Sardéu, and has shown that royalty is also built on simple memories. It is precisely that authenticity that today fills the Royal Family with happiness.

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