Among the various European monarchies, the relationship between King Felipe of Spain and his wife Letizia is one of the most cherished and even considered an example of love and commitment, in which they both gave birth to their two daughters, Leonor and Sofía.

But before Letizia, the heiress of Juan Carlos I had three famous romances with young people who, although they did not get the title of queen, have successful lives, reports Vanity Fair.

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Who were King Felipe’s exes?

Isabel Sartorius: an aristocrat with potential

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The first couple of the then Spanish prince is Isabel Sartorius, a woman who belongs to the aristocracy, has a degree in political science and many bet that she will be the future heir of Queen Sofia.

However, the relationship between them was short and did not take root, according to some media, because the young woman was not taken seriously by the kings. She currently has a daughter with the Count of Montalva, Javier Fitz-Jame Stuart y Soto, and also owns a fashion company.

Gigi Howard: “American Princess”

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Another one of Felipe VI’s girlfriends. it was Gigi Howard, a young American he met during his studies thanks to Marie-Chantal Miller, the current wife of his cousin Pablo from Greece, according to Terra.

Their relationship lasted for several months, and they were caught by the paparazzi on several occasions, which caused controversy and gave the young woman the nickname “American Princess”.

However, media pressure and distance ended the relationship. Today, Gigi is a successful business woman and the creator of the beauty brand SiO.

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Norwegian Eva Sannun

As reported by El Mundo, before he met Letizia, the heir to the throne had the longest and most hated romance with the Norwegian model and publicist Eva Sannun.

And it is true that, despite her beauty, education and talent, many Spaniards criticized her because of her foreign origin and some public photos in which she appeared without a blouse. After four years, Felipe announced the end of his relationship with his wife, who is now a communications consultant.

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