Jesús Ortiz, father of Queen Letizia, and his second wife Ana Togores have always preferred to stay out of the spotlight, carefully guarding their private life from the persistent attention of the press. The couple deliberately avoids publicity, which is understandable given the unceasing media interest in anything related to the Spanish crown. Over the past two decades, Ortiz has given only one interview, and even that was exclusively on a professional topic. Although he has officially stepped away from journalism, he occasionally publishes articles in the magazine ‘Escritura Pública.’ The publication is managed by his wife Ana and is directly connected to her main position as Director of Communications at the General Council of Notaries of Spain.
Ana Togores is a figure known primarily for her own successful career. Like Queen Letizia, she graduated from the Faculty of Information Sciences at Universidad Complutense. Her professional background includes working at National Radio of Spain (RNE), where she hosted several programs, and ten years of experience at the consulting firm ‘Estudios de Comunicación.’ However, her biography is not only a story of career achievements but also an example of personal resilience. As a mother of a daughter from her first marriage, she has faced serious life challenges that have strengthened her character.
Ana is the only one in her family who chose a civilian career. Her older brother, Juan Antonio, held high-ranking positions in the police before retiring last summer, having been appointed by Interior Minister Grande-Marlaska. Her younger brother, Patricio, also dedicated his life to military service. All three Togores siblings are known for their work ethic and discipline—qualities shaped by a difficult event that forever changed their lives.
The early death of their father, Patricio Togores y Franco Romero, was not only a devastating emotional blow for the family, but also forced them to completely rebuild their lives. His widow, María Julia Gisasola, had to raise three children on her own. She found a job at a jewelry store in Madrid to support the family. Thanks to her devotion and the unity of her children, they managed to get through this challenging period. The siblings always supported each other and their mother along this difficult path.
Ana’s father, who passed away in 1979 before reaching 50, held the rank of colonel and was highly respected by his colleagues. His biography is closely tied to the Franco era: he served as a quartermaster commander in the army and was a Knight of the Royal and Military Order of Saint Hermenegild. His death cut short a promising career. It’s also worth noting that both of his brothers, Ana’s uncles, were military officers even before democracy was established. One of them, Eugenio, who also died young, was married to María Dolores Sánchez, who came from a military family. The other uncle, Jaime, attained the rank of lieutenant colonel.
