Menchu ​​Álvarez del Valle

,

Queen Letizia's

paternal grandmother

, has died at the age of 93 at her home in

Ribadesella

,

sources close to the family

have confirmed to

Semana

.

Mother of Jesús Ortiz, she had a very close relationship with her granddaughter, the Queen, who inherited her passion for journalism.

The magazine affirms that his death "has left

King Felipe's wife desolate"

, because "she was his great weakness, both had a great harmony."

Álvarez del Valle became very popular in Asturias as a radio host, but no name jumped onto the national scene as a result of the engagement of her granddaughter Letizia with the Prince of Asturias. A well-known radio host in Asturias, her name reached popularity as a result of her

marriage engagement. her granddaughter Letizia with the prince of Asturias,

whom she met when they were both escaping

to their home in Sardeu.

The relationship that united him with his granddaughter was also revealed on the wedding day, with the reading of the Letter of Saint Paul to the Corinthians, which impressed with his poise and professionalism.

José Luis Ortiz's widow, who was a representative of the Olivetti firm, and died in 2005 at the age of 82,

had three three children,

Jesús, father of the Queen, Henar and Cristina, who died.

Casa Real has not issued any statement, so far.

His death has coincided with King Felipe in Peru, where he has moved to attend the inauguration of the president, Pedro Castillo.

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