When we think of the word royal, it’s safe to say thatQueenElizabeth frequently comes to mind.

Her plethora of family members no doubt solidify the United Kingdom’s petite yet powerful monarch.

Spain’s Queen Letizia might be giving the British royals a run for their money.

Queen Letizia young

Queen Letizia is a powerhouse all her own.

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Here’s the stunning transformation of Queen Letizia of Spain.

young Queen Letizia

Talk about a legacy!

While she originally expressed interest in pursuing professional paths indanceand literature, perHello!

Clearly, Letizia made a name for herself at the daily publications her career absolutely took off.

young Queen Letizia

From there, she made her way over to CNN Plus, a 24-hour news channel in Spain.

As perAdWeek, Letizia stayed with CNN Plus for over a decade.

Clearly, she was meant to be a journalist.

young Queen Letizia

As perReuters, one of Letizia’s first big stories came when she covered the horrifying events of 9/11.

Magazine, the Madrid Press Association took notice of Letizia and honored her with its Larra Award.

However, head-turning affairs and private lives aren’t exclusive to the British royal family.

young Queen Letizia

So how did the initial meeting go?

The monarchy may have also been vetting Letizia, as she was a divorcee and commoner to boot.

Of course with any engagement, we have to talk about the ring.

young Queen Letizia

Thanks toExpress, we have the info.

We don’t think so, and Queen Letizia’s wedding to King Felipe was certainly no exception.

She makes him aware of everyday issues, everyday problems."

young Felipe and Letizia

Letizia and King Felipe certainly do their best to keep their daughters' lives private.

Harnessing her time as a commoner, Letizia has also shown her daughters what hands-on parenting looks like.

As per the succession to the crown, Prince Felipe became king, and Letizia queen, respectively.

young Felipe and Letizia

In actuality, it couldn’t have been further from that.

As such, Letizia chose a white skirt and jacket look that was absolutely stunning.

In part, it resulted in the European Union’s “bailout of Spain’s financial sector.”

Queen Letizia on her wedding day

Overall, not a good look.

So what did the texts say?

“We know who you are and you know who we are.

Queen Letizia with her newborn

We know each other, like each other, respect each other,” Letizia wrote.

“To hell with the rest.

Kisses yoga mate (miss you!!!)”

Queen Letizia posing

“We do indeed!”

In a speech that took place in partnership with the Caixa Foundation, Letizia did not mince her words.

She implored supporters to make conscious efforts toward change.

Queen Letizia with the pope

“In what kind of society do we want to live?”

she asked during her impassioned speech.

Queen Letizia posing

Queen Letizia in a mask

Queen Letizia giving a speech