U-turn After Felipe and Letizia's New Statement About Mario Vargas Llosa

The Kings of Spain have taken a step further after the death of the writer Mario Vargas Llosa, and the situation has taken a turn. Although they had already expressed their sorrow with an official statement, a much more intimate gesture has now been revealed. Felipe and Letizia sent a private letter to the children of the Peruvian Nobel laureate, and it has moved everyone.

The content of that letter has been revealed by Álvaro Vargas Llosa, Mario's eldest son. He described the message as "moving" and wanted to share it publicly. The text has surprised with its closeness, sensitivity, and admiration for the writer.

The letter begins in a direct and affectionate manner. "Dear Morgana, Gonzalo, and Álvaro, we are deeply saddened by the passing of your father, Mario..." write the Kings. They also express their desire to convey to the family "our closeness and our deepest feelings of sorrow."

These words come at a time of profound mourning for the writer's family. Mario Vargas Llosa passed away at the age of 89 after a life dedicated to literature and thought. His children announced his death through a statement detailing his last wishes.

The author requested to be cremated and desired an intimate funeral, away from the media spotlight. A wish that his family has respected to the letter. In those days of seclusion, the gesture of the Kings has been especially significant.

Felipe and Letizia did not limit themselves to sending their condolences as heads of state. In the letter, they also highlighted Vargas Llosa's intellectual career and legacy. A recognition that has come filled with admiration and respect.

The Kings Felipe and Letizia Have Spoken

The Kings emphasize their constant defense of individual freedom. In their words, they recall that Mario explored that value through democracy. And that his work has been essential to modern thought.

They even quote another great of literature, Carlos Fuentes. "He is a writer who has given us the best of two traditions," said Fuentes, as the Kings recall. "The dramatic intensity of the Latin American novel and the constructive rigor of the European."

These lines not only show literary culture. They also demonstrate that Felipe and Letizia have understood the heart of Vargas Llosa's legacy. This further reinforces the impact of their message on the author's family.

The letter ends with a personal and close tone. "With the memory of all the occasions we had the opportunity to share, we send you a warm embrace." And the text is signed by the Kings of Spain themselves, without intermediaries.

This gesture has been interpreted as a U-turn in their public attitude toward the figure of Mario Vargas Llosa. It is no longer just an institutional farewell. It is a heartfelt, human, and very sincere farewell.

King Felipe and Queen Letizia Are Affected

For years, the Kings coincided with Vargas Llosa at numerous events. Receptions at the Palace, gala dinners, and cultural meetings brought them together on several occasions. Always with mutual respect and genuine interest in the author's work.

Letizia, a great lover of reading, always showed affinity with great writers. On many occasions, she has spoken of her passion for literature. Therefore, it is not surprising that this message is so personal and profound.

It is possible that several of his works are found in the Royal Palace library. From The Time of the Hero to Conversation in the Cathedral, Vargas Llosa was part of the Spanish cultural imagination. And this is also reflected in the words of the Kings.

This message has moved many sectors. Not only the writer's family but also the literary and political world. The letter shows that Vargas Llosa's figure has transcended borders and left a mark on institutions.

Álvaro's emotion in revealing the letter makes clear the impact it has had. It was not a formal obligation but a voluntary gesture full of humanity. A way to accompany in the pain, not as monarchs, but as people.

This episode reveals an unusual side of Felipe and Letizia. Kings who not only fulfill institutional functions but also engage on a human level. And who know when a private gesture can be more valuable than a thousand public words.

With this letter, an elegant, respectful, and very heartfelt farewell has been sealed. A tribute that has gone beyond protocol. And that has shown that, for the Kings, Mario Vargas Llosa was not just a universal writer but also a man they truly admired.