In recent times, the Spanish Royal House has been giving some twists in the script that were not in anyone’s mind. King Felipe VI (56 years old) has designed a very well-defined strategy to try to bring the Spanish monarchy closer to all spheres and even give the corresponding prominence to the heir, Princess Leonor (18 years old). But the unwritten rules that they have carried out related to the health field also draw attention, since they have become very hermetic when it comes to talking about their illnesses.
For some time now we have been able to see monarchs in situations that were previously totally unexpected. In addition to the important role that they are giving to the Princess of Asturias as the future Queen of Spain, we must add the different gestures of affection that they show in some of her appearances together. This spontaneity is being highly valued both in our country and outside our borders. But an important question arises when it comes to the health issues that have lately plagued the Spanish Crown. Why so much secrecy and so little information?
The strategy of the Kings when dealing with their illnesses
Everyone knows the ailment that Queen Letizia (51 years old) suffers from in her foot. Morton’s neuroma is causing him to prefer to wear sneakers in his latest appearances, leaving aside the impossible heels that he used to wear at his various official events. In fact, on the last state trip to the Netherlands, it was striking that Infanta Sofía’s mother appeared sitting on the kisser due to severe pain from wearing heels.
In any case, the news that has been coming from Casa Real for this reason has been quite scarce, something that draws enormous attention. However, it seems that this secrecy has nothing to do with short distances, since as Belén Esteban herself commented, Letizia confessed that I would have to undergo surgerysomething that has not been confirmed from the official source.
On the other hand, King Felipe VI also suffered an ailment in his hand, about which not much was known. At first he appeared with a splint on his hand to alleviate the pain he suffered. In his subsequent public appearances, the splint was state-of-the-art, so much so that there were even various sources that confirmed that Queen Sofia’s son had undergone an operation. However, after seeing the light of the different information, Zarzuela denied that said surgical intervention would have occurred, at least for the moment.
But after that, again nothing was reported regarding his hand ailment, although he was not seen in his subsequent actions with said splint. In this way, the current heads of state designed a very clear strategy that included not reveal anything related to their illnesses, something that contrasts with his current way of appearing spontaneously at his official and unofficial events. Furthermore, it also clearly differs from the attitude that has been carried throughout the history of the Spanish monarchy.
The different strategy of King Juan Carlos I and Queen Sofia
This situation is totally opposite to what has happened over the years with the emeritus kings. On the one hand, Juan Carlos I has submitted to different operations that have been communicated by the Royal House, both when he was actively part of the institution and since he changed his residence to Abu Dhabi. In addition, it is also known that from time to time the emeritus returns to our country to undergo a medical check-up and confirm that everything is in order as far as his health is concerned.
Practically the same thing happens with Irene’s sister from Greece. A couple of months ago Sofía had to be admitted urgently for a urine infection. Her state of health worried many of her when she saw her in a Madrid hospital, but a statement was immediately issued informing her that she was out of danger. Therefore, with the emeritus this rule of thumb has continued. explain diseases to avoid speculationsomething that changes radically with Kings Felipe and Letizia and their two daughters.
The similarities of the Spanish Royal House and the British Royal House
These types of unwritten rules that Princess Leonor’s parents have used have a certain Similarity to what is happening in the UK. The British Royal House is not going through its best moment when it comes to health issues. King Charles III reported that he suffered from cancer after his prostate operation. Some time later it was Kate Middleton who announced through a video that she also suffered from cancer after having undergone abdominal surgery.
In any case, the way treating both diseases has also been very different. From the first moment, the operations of its members were informed. However, it must be remembered that while Queen Camilla’s husband left the hospital on his own feet and greeting all the media gathered there, no one could see Prince William’s wife leaving the London clinic where she was.
From there the strategy has followed the same line for them. Regarding the son of Queen Elizabeth II, messages have been sent all kinds of communications, both information about his evolution in the face of oncological treatment and his reintegration into official events. In contrast, nothing is known about the Princess of Wales. There is no news about the type of cancer she suffers from, nor about how she is responding to treatment, despite the many rumors in that country. Therefore, there is a similarity between the two Royal Houses when it comes to reporting matters relating to the illnesses of their members.
