Americans are obsessed with royalty.
Maybe it’s because we never had a royal family.
Maybe it’s becausePrince WilliamandPrince Harrywere everywhere growing up.
Honestly, it doesn’t matter.
Because at the end of the day, we will still be royally obsessed.
(See what we did there?)
You might not even know that Spain has a royal family.
Watch out, Princess Catherine,Queen Letiziais coming for your crown.
Figuratively, of course.
Let’s meet the Spanish royal family and take a look at their lavish lives!
Felipe obviously grew up as a prince, but Queen Letizia actually is a commoner.
The king and queen have two daughters, Princess Leonor and Infanta Sofia.
Although Juan Carlos left, his scandals have caused a direct impact on the new king.
The Spanish government passed a law in 2022 that the monarchy was to publish its finances every quarter.
This statement made it clear that King Felipe is ready for a new era in the Bourbon dynasty.
And of course, there is his yearly salary.
Queen Letizia also makes an income.
In 2023 she will be making 148,105, which equals roughly $161,000.
Sofia will be making 121,186, or about $131,500 annually.
This is a contrast to the monarchy in England, which does have salaries for its extended members.
You read that right.
The dress was designed by Spanish fashion designer Manuel Pertegaz.
Jokes aside, Letizia has stepped to the forefront as a true fashion icon.
Letizia paired this ensemble with Tous earrings.
Felipe Varela is another favorite designer of Letizia’s, according toPopsugar.
Their gowns can cost over $3,000.
Letizia has even been spotted in Zara at different points, perThe Zoe Report.
And that’s just barely scratching the surface of her closet.
The crown jewels, to be exact, are estimated to be worth over $50 million.
After all, they are a girl’s best friend.
According toHello, they were a gift from King Alfonso XIII to Victoria of Spain.
This tiara is estimated to be worth about $13 million.
Letizia is often spotted wearing the collection’s diamond cluster earrings, worth $7.8 million.
Our personal favorite is her more modern emerald necklace and earring set (viaThe Court Jeweller).
The palace was damaged in the Spanish Civil War and required significant repairs.
Tourists are welcome to visit Palacio Real de Madrid, the Royal Palace of Madrid.
Royals they’re just like us!
Obviously, they are not flying commercial.
They are flying in their two luxury private planes.
… Who pays for that?"
Okay, so maybe they aren’t that much like us.
And they are definitely uniting nations, as Princess Alexia of the Netherlands is one of Leonor’s classmates.
It’s no surprise that this boarding school does not come cheap.
Two years of tuition is estimated to be between $95,000 and $110,000 (perUWC).
And that’s multiplied times two now that Sofia will be there.
In addition to being royalty, Victoria is also an influencer.
(We bet the Bourbons didn’t have that on their bingo card.)
The only difference compared to other influencers is, well, she’s royalty.
(This feels very “House of the Dragon.")
So, yeah, she’s not like other influencers.
We get to come along as she goes on exotic trips and fancy parties.
