Montaje propio This is businesswoman Martina Jaúdenes: the 'close relationship' with her godfather Felipe VI
In 2017, the daughter of yachtsman Eugenio Jaúdenes celebrated her wedding, where she brought together the King and the Emeritus's friend, Marta Gayá
Six years have passed since businesswoman Martina Jaúdenes y Gómez de Diego (Madrid, 1991) was at the center of a high-profile encounter with her baptismal godfather, King Felipe VI (Madrid, 1968), which went viral within hours.
People say Felipe VI keeps a very close relationship with his goddaughter, who has just become a mother for the third time to a baby girl.
But who is Martina Jaúdenes, Felipe VI's most unknown goddaughter?
The Relationship Between Martina Jaúdenes and Felipe VI
As is tradition, in August 2019 the Spanish royal family traveled to Palma de Mallorca to spend their summer vacation. As every year, their arrival in the Mallorcan capital caused great media attention, which increased on August 2.
That day, Felipe VI boarded the ‘Aifos 500’, the sailboat on which the monarch competes in the Copa del Rey Mapfre de Vela. It was then that he had an encounter with an unknown young woman.
For a few minutes, Felipe VI and that blonde young woman—who was wearing a white bikini and a towel over her chest—chatted animatedly.
Well, the mysterious girl was none other than Martina Jaúdenes, King Felipe VI's goddaughter.
Their encounter made headlines. Later, several photographs of that moment were published. During that summer, Martina became one of the most sought-after women in Palma.
The good rapport they showed proved the close relationship Felipe VI keeps with his goddaughter.
In fact, Queen Sofía's son has been present at some of the most important moments in his goddaughter's life. One of them was her wedding to businessman Luis Abascal Alía. The ceremony was held at the Church of San Nicolás in Palma and brought together the elite of the Mallorcan capital.
This event left several anecdotes for posterity, as Felipe VI coincided with decorator Marta Gayá, one of Juan Carlos I's closest friends and also a friend of the Jaúdenes family.
The Origins of Martina Jaúdenes
Martina Jaúdenes has always been very close to the Spanish royal family. She is the daughter of retired Iberia pilot Eugenio Jaúdenes and one of King Felipe VI's closest friends. This close bond led Eugenio to choose Juan Carlos I's son as his daughter's baptismal godfather.
Martina's father and the king share a deep friendship and, likewise, a passion for sailing. In fact, Felipe VI and Eugenio Jaúdenes used to race together during their youth.
Her mother is Chusa Gómez de Diego, one of the most influential and discreet women in Spanish high society.
From Her Connection with Sara Carbonero to Her "Empire" of Natural Cosmetics
Regarding her professional career, Felipe VI's goddaughter studied bilingual Business Administration and Management at CUNEF. Throughout her career, she has worked at companies such as Slowlove, which was founded by journalists Sara Carbonero and Isabel Jiménez in 2015.
In 2019 Martina Jaúdenes partnered with Mariola Mellado Moleres and they launched Mumdose baby & kids, a natural cosmetics brand focused on skincare for young children.
In addition to being a businesswoman, Martina Jaúdenes has established herself as one of the most popular "influencers" on social media. Currently, her Instagram profile has 46,100 followers, including fellow creators María Fernández Frubíes or Sofía Paramio, two of her closest friends.
Martina has been an ambassador for prestigious brands such as Helena Rubinstein, Scalpers, or Rabat.
Her Life with Luis Abascal
Regarding her personal life, Martina Jaúdenes shares her life with businessman Luis Abascal Alía, who works at Singular Bank. They got married in September 2017 in Palma de Mallorca.
Two years after their wedding, the couple welcomed their first child. In 2021 Martina Jaúdenes and Luis Abascal expanded the family with the arrival of their second child, and two weeks ago, they became a large family after the birth of their first daughter.
Currently, the Alía Jaúdenes family lives in the Spanish capital. In Madrid, Martina keeps a low profile despite being King Felipe VI's goddaughter.
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