Day marked in red for Spanish culture. The Government distinguishes 37 cultural personalities and entities with the Gold Medal for Merit in Fine Arts. A list of professionals among which we find the name of María Teresa Campos, legend of communication died in September 2023. Her daughters are in charge of collecting this posthumous tribute to a pioneer, an emotional moment, full of memories and also sporting anecdotes. And this ceremony allows us to see Terelu’s reunion with the Kings two decades after revealing their relationship.
© Getty ImagesLet’s go back in time to Friday, October 31, 2003. At that time, Terelu Campos had been at the helm of With T in the afternoonbut that day marked a turning point in the program Telemadrid The reason? The presenter dropped an information bomb: the identity of Don Felipe’s fiancée. She was not expected to reveal that information nor was it part of the list, but María Teresa Campos ‘intervened’ and everything changed.
Terelu herself said that there was very confusing information and that some journalist friends with whom she spoke about the subject told her that Mrs. Letizia was just a friend. The director of the program proposed limiting himself to giving clues about the woman the heir to the throne had fallen in love with so that the public could draw their own conclusions. But in the middle of the broadcast, an assistant gave the presenter a sign that said, “Your mother says to say the name.” By not paying attention to the message, a second poster with the same message re-entered the scene.
© GTRESHe then gathered his courage and asked the collaborators who were piecing together clues: “Who are you talking about? Letizia Ortiz?” That information made all eyes fall on the then presenter of the Telediario de TVEa space he took charge of that same day for the last time. And everything changed for her as a result of the data offered by Terelu, which went viral in seconds, at a time when there was not so much immediacy on social networks.
The fact that the name of Don Felipe’s partner was in the public domain caused him to rush the announcement of their engagementwhich occurred the next day, November 1, 2003. And although Terelu knows that that program caused Doña Letizia logical discomfort because her life changed forever in milliseconds, the truth is that the passage of time He has made it clear that there is a cordial relationship and mutual admiration. And, from then on, the private meetings they have had have developed without tension.
© Getty ImagesVisit to Zarzuela and the advice of Doña Letizia
A year after the wedding, María Teresa Campos and Terelu were invited to a lunch in Zarzuela. Doña Letizia could not be present because there were only a few days left until the birth of Princess Leonor, but she did speak with the presenter on the phone “in a super pleasant tone.” In fact, heand gave advice to Tereluwho at that time was going through a delicate professional moment. Some words that have been of great help to him throughout his life: “He told me: ‘I understand you perfectly, I have understood that not everyone can like you, but my job and my task is to please the great majority.’ most'”.
© Getty ImagesIn September 2023, the Campos once again felt the affection of the Royal Family. And the Kings sent their condolences upon learning of the death of María Teresa. “Of their majesties the Kings: We have sadly learned the news of María Teresa’s death and we want to convey our affection, closeness and support to the entire family at this very difficult time. With our recognition of her brilliant career, which made her a pioneer and reference for radio and television in our country, we send you a big hug and our best memories. Felipe R. and Letizia R”, the message said.
The coincidence of the Princess, the Infanta and Alejandra Rubio
Added to these situations is a coincidence: Alejandra Rubio was a student at Santa María de los Rosales schoolthe same one where Princess Leonor and Infanta Sofía have gone. Despite the age difference, Terelu’s only daughter has coincided with the daughters of the Kings for some years and said that the heir to the throne was very affectionate and approached her one day at recess to give her a kiss. “Alejandra was very embarrassing and told me that Leonor tried to kiss her, but she pulled away for fear of the bodyguards,” Terelu said with amusement. “I can’t believe you would leave a little girl without giving her a kiss,” he jokingly commented to his daughter, who in a few days she will become a mother for the first time.