Spanish Prince appeared with television presenter fiancee
( 2003-11-04 15:11) (Agencies)
Spain's heir-to-the-throne Prince Felipe appeared
for the first time in public with his new television presenter fiancee amid a
media frenzy and widespread approval of future queen Letizia Ortiz.
 The Royal Palace announced the engagement on Saturday, surprising nearly
everyone in Spain and plunging the media into a royal wedding whirl.
Even financial dailies carried the photogenic Ortiz on their covers.
"I am very happy to be able to show how happy our engagement has made me and
how in love I am with Letizia," the 35-year-old prince told reporters.
"We present ourselves here in love, committed, with conviction and full of
hope and, of course, devoted to serving Spain."
The elegant blond Ortiz became a household face in Spain by presenting the
evening news. Despite being a divorcee, the 31-year-old appears to have won the
hearts of Spaniards.
Felipe had previously been linked with Norwegian model Eva Sannum but she was
considered inappropriate for having worked as an underwear model. The prince
will propose formally on Thursday.
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