Beyond the protocols, they are united by this personal mourning.
Queen Letizia and Máxima of the Netherlands have demonstrated a unique connection during the Spanish monarch's recent state trip to the Netherlands. Both queens have shared heartbreaking confessions that reveal a sad tragedy that unites them beyond their royal roles.
The Argentine Máxima Zorreguieta and Letizia Ortiz share not only the language, but also the loss of their sisters in similar circumstances. Both queens, who did not belong to royalty before their marriage, have found in their friendship mutual support to overcome the pain of the loss of their sisters, Erika Ortiz and Inés Zorreguieta, sisters of Letizia and Máxima respectively, who died in tragic circumstances, leaving a deep void in the lives of the queens.
The queens have shown that beyond their responsibilities as monarchs, they are women who share difficult personal experiences. This connection has strengthened their relationship during the state trip, where they have had long conversations and found unique support and understanding in each other.
The tragedy of their sisters' suicide has marked the lives of both monarchs, who have shown courage by speaking openly about this painful issue. Their friendship has been strengthened through empathy and mutual understanding, making them an example of support and solidarity in difficult times.
In the midst of their responsibilities as representatives of their respective countries, Queen Letizia and Máxima of the Netherlands have found in their friendship a refuge where they can share their emotions and personal experiences. This union demonstrates that, beyond cultural and protocol differences, empathy and mutual support can transcend real borders and positions.
