Why Queen Letizia Became Everyone's New Royal Obsession in 2014
Following King Felipe VI's coronation over the Summer, all eyes were on his other half, the queen. Since then, the world has been getting to know more about Queen Letizia, who's had more than a few memorable moments over the years. To celebrate the queen's big year, we're breaking down reasons she's captured international attention. Keep reading to learn why the commoner-turned-queen became yet another royal girl crush in 2014. Source: Getty / Andreas Rentz
She Was Kate Before Kate
A commoner-turned-princess with great hair? Sounds familiar! Years before Kate Middleton made headlines as Prince William's bride, Queen Letizia was a Spanish commoner who sparked plenty of buzz with her royal relationship. After Letizia divorced her first husband, a teacher and journalist, in 1999, she met King Felipe VI. It was 2002, and she met him while she was on assignment as a journalist, busy covering an oil spill. (And what do you think: Who wins the royal fashion faceoff?) Source: Getty / Carlos Alvarez, Max Mumby
She's Got the Brains
Queen Letizia has quite the résumé! Before she became a royal, the queen earned a bachelor's degree and a licentiate's degree in sciences of the information at the Complutense University of Madrid. Later, she also received her master's degree in audiovisual journalism. After working at a few different publications and networks, she eventually became a morning news anchor for one of Spain's most popular programs, reporting live from NYC following the 9/11 attacks. Source: Getty / Lalo Yasky
She's a Loving Mom
King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia tied the knot in May 2004 at the Cathedral Santa Maria la Real de la Almudena in Madrid. A year later, they welcomed their first daughter, Princess Leonor, and in 2007, Princess Sofía was born. Source: Getty / Handout
She's Got the Beauty
Is it just us, or does she bear a striking resemblance to Angelina Jolie? It's safe to say that if there's ever a movie about Queen Letizia, she could definitely be played by the A-list actress. Source: Getty / Carlos R. Alvarez, Dave J Hogan
Seriously, She Really Looks Like Angelina Jolie
Let's just drive that point home, shall we? Source: Getty / JUANJO MARTIN, Eamonn M. McCormack
She's Officially Spain's Queen
With King Felipe VI's coronation over the Summer, Queen Letizia became the first commoner to grace the Spanish throne. Source: Getty / Andreas Rentz