Queen Letizia of Spain steps out with her daughters and mother-in-law Queen Sofía as they continue their annual summer trip to Mallorca READ MORE: Queen Letizia and King Felipe put on a united front with their daughters and extended family By Gina Kalsi For Mailonline Published: 22:27, 6 August 2024 | Updated: 22:38, 6 August 2024 e-mail View comments Queen Letizia of Spain went on a shopping spree with her mother-in-law and her two daughters, Princess Leonor and Infanta Sofia, today. The royal, 51, channelled summer by putting on a colourful display as she donned a sleeveless pink and red tie-dye patterned frock, which showed off her toned arms and slender figure. She paired the outfit with a white patterned crochet bag, which she elegantly slung over her shoulder and opted for a pair of brown sandals.
Letizia looked fresh-faced and wore her chestnut tresses down, stylishly placing her sunglasses on top of her head. The four royals made the most of the 31-degree weather in Mallorca today by stepping out for a spot of shopping in Palma de Mallorca. Queen Letizia of Spain went on a shopping spree with her mother-in-law and her two daughters, Princess Leonor and Infanta Sofia, today Walking through the quaint, picturesque streets for their annual summer holiday, Letizia looked in high spirits as she took in the views.
Princess Leonor, he eldest of child of King Felipe and Letizia, drove her family into the town centre in her humble Seat Ateca SUV. She was snapped behind the wheel of the grey car, with her sister, Infanta Sofia, in the passenger seat and her mother, Queen Letizia, in the back along with her grandmother, Queen Sofia. Looking typically stylish, Leonor kept her ensemble casual yet chic with a button-up blue floral strapless top.
The heir to the Spanish throne, 18, paired the top with white linen trousers, hoop earrings, a blue crochet bag - similar to her mother's - and wedges. Leonor opted for natural makeup with just a hint of mascara and lipstick and wore her brown tresses down in a straightened blow-dry. Her younger sister, Infanta Sofia, went for more of a light and airy ensemble, sporting a black cropped t-shirt, white midi skirt and brown espadrilles.
The 17-year-old paired her simple look with a clutch bag and also opted for basic makeup, wearing her long locks down. The royal, 51, channelled summer by putting on a colourful display as she donned a sleeveless pink and red tie-dye patterned frock, which showed off her toned arms and slender figure Princess Leonor drove her family into the town centre in her humble Seat Ateca SUV Letizia paired the outfit with a white patterned crochet bag, which she elegantly slung over her shoulder and opted for a pair of brown sandals Letizia looked fresh-faced and wore her chestnut tresses down, stylishly placing her sunglasses on top of her head Queen Letizia's mother-in-law, Queen Sofia, 85, oozed elegance in a blue tunic top and white linen trousers, similar to Leonor's, her granddaughter. Queen Sofia paired this look by stacking multiple beaded necklaces, varying in length, on top of each other, along with some navy wedges.
The foursome posed for snaps during their day out as they browsed clothes, with Princess Leonor flicking through the clothing rack to see if any garments caught her eye. In one sweet snap, Leonor is seen placing her hand on her mother's shoulder as they explore Palma de Mallorca. Yesterday evening, the family was seen dining out, along with King Felipe and aunt - Princess Irene of Greece and Denmark - at Mia restaurant in Palma, along with Tatiana Radziwill - Sofia's second cousin - and her husband Dr Jean Henri Fruchaud.
It's not the first time the diner has enjoyed a royal presence, with the family visiting the same place in September as well. The regal relatives appeared to be in good spirits as they enjoyed their evening together while on their Mallorcan getaway. And Mia appears to be the spot for VIP guests - as actress Teri Hatcher, 59, was pictured enjoying dinner with her daughter at the same restaurant.
The united display comes after a challenging few months for the monarchs - after bombshell claims made by the Queen's ex-brother-in-law, who alleges that he had an 'affair' with the royal after her marriage to King Felipe. The Spanish Royal Family was rocked by outlandish claims from Jaime Del Burgo - who in July caused shockwaves again when he claimed that he is still in contact with the mother-of-two in an interview with Argentinian newspaper Clarín . Walking through the quaint, picturesque streets for their annual summer holiday, Letizia looked in high spirits as she took in the views The four royals made the most of the 31-degree weather on the island today by stepping out for a spot of shopping Looking typically stylish, Leonor kept her ensemble casual yet chic with a button-up blue floral strapless top The Household has since put on a strong united front - with Letizia having not been pictured undertaking a solo outing before since June 25 - but recently making the leap to appear on her own again last month.
Instead, the glamorous Queen was surrounded by her supportive family during engagements, appearing alongside her lookalike daughters, Infanta Sofia and Princess Leonor , or clinging onto her husband's arm. Del Burgo dated Queen Letizia in the late 1990s when she was still working as a newsreader, before going on to marry her sister, Telma, from 2012 until 2014. However, in a bombshell book released in November 2023, called Letizia y Yo and written by 91-year-old journalist Jaime Penafiel, Del Burgo alleged he and the Spanish Queen carried on their romantic affair even as she was about to walk down the aisle to marry King Felipe.
Since the explosive book was published, Jaime Penafiel has been sacked from his newspaper El Mundo. In the book, the businessman told the author that he met Letizia before 2000 and their relationship began on a romantic trip to Venice, years before she met King Felipe. Jaime - who is the son of the former politician Jaime Ignacio del Burgo - claims he was planning to propose to Letizia when she announced that she was dating a mysterious 'diplomat' over dinner at the Ritz hotel in Madrid in 2002.
Describing how 'serious and significant' their relationship was, Panafiel made the unlikely claim that Jaime was 'carrying an engagement ring his his pocket' that evening. Letizia reportedly told him that she had 'met someone who would oblige her to quit her profession', which Jaime said led him to deduce her mystery partner was Felipe. After the pair reportedly decided to just be friends, Jaime is said to have advised Letizia: 'Don't announce the romance, just the wedding.
' The heir to the Spanish throne, 18, paired the top with white linen trousers, hoop earrings, a blue crochet bag - similar to her mother's - and wedges Letizia looked effortlessly elegant as she enjoyed the day out with her daughters and mother-in-law Following their engagement announcement in 2003, Letizia - who had divorced her first husband in 1999 - reportedly asked Jaime to be a witness at their wedding. Jaime also made the incredible claim that the Queen asked to see him the night before the wedding at the exclusive El Latigazo restaurant in Madrid - where she asked him to 'never leave' her. He sensationally claimed: 'When we met, she took hold of my hand and asked me why I had never asked her to marry me.
Obviously I didn't reply. I encouraged her as best I could. The last thing she said to me before we said goodbye to each other in that restaurant was a request: "Never leave me.
"' Following the wedding, Jaime described how Letizia was like a 'fox in a chicken coop' as she was 'cleverer than any of them'. Del Burgo - who says the Queen nicknamed him her 'yogi pal' - claims he still had a romantic relationship with Letizia even after the wedding in 2004. He also claims he has kept 'photographs, videos, mobile phones' and text messages as evidence.
In the book, Jaime sensationally claims that Letizia whispered that she loved him when they were lying in a hammock by a pool at her home following Princess Leonor's birth. One of the most damaging claims Jaime reportedly makes is that Queen Letizia suggested they have a child together using a surrogate in Los Angeles. Penafiel goes on to write that when Sofia was born, Jaime del Burgo became uncle to both of the girls.
It then quotes him as saying: 'It was a beautiful period. I didn't have children, and those girls made me so happy. I was working in Brazil and suffered a pulmonary embolism.
'I was in intensive care for a fortnight. I managed to get the Albert Einstein Hospital to give me a telephone Letizia and I spoke to each other every day on [the phone]. 'During my visits to Madrid I would often go to the cinema with Felipe, Letizia and some friends.
Letizia and I would always sit together, holding hands. They were moments of happiness.' However in August 2011, Jaime alleges Letizia abruptly ended their relationship when she called him and said: 'We can't continue seeing each other.
' Following this, Jaime alleges that a female friend told him to get in touch with Telma - who he had met when he first started dating Letizia. The following year, the pair got engaged after just two months of dating. The Queen's sister already had her daughter Amanda from her relationship with ex-partner Enrique Martin Llop.
At this time, Jaime claims he was still close to Letizia and Felipe and he claimed he bonded with his future wife after the four of them went to the cinema in Madrid one day. After tying the knot in an intimate ceremony, the couple celebrated their marriage with a larger reception in Italy - which was attended by their family. Jaime del Burgo is quoted in the book as saying: 'When the guests congratulated us, Letizia’s turn came and kissing me on the cheek, she whispered into my ear, "We’ll be together again.
"' In 2012, the pair relocated to New York to start their married life - but Telma returned to Barcelona the same year before announcing their permanent separation in 2014. He then goes on to outrageously claim that Letizia 'didn't stop until she managed to make [Jaime's marriage fail' - citing it as the 'only battle he'd lost in his life'. In December, Jaime posted a selfie of Queen Letizia on X as 'evidence' of their relationship.
In the selfie, the royal can be seen wearing a black pashmina - which Jaime claims belonged to him - and he also typed out a message, supposedly sent to him by the Spanish Queen. It read: 'Love. I wear your pashmina.
It's like feeling you by my side. It takes care of me. It protects me.
I count the hours until we see each other again. Love you. Get out of here.
Yours,' After sharing the image, other X users questioned the validity of Jaime's claims - given there is no evidence that Letizia sent him the photo or accompanying message. A spokesperson for the Spanish Royal Family previously told FEMAIL: 'We have no comment to make about this.' Spain Queen Letizia of Spain Royals Share or comment on this article: Queen Letizia of Spain steps out with her daughters and mother-in-law Queen Sofía as they continue their annual summer trip to Mallorca e-mail Add comment.
