Letizia, Princess of Asturias, is expecting a girl. The baby, due in the spring, will be Prince Felipe's Letizia's second child.

With the mounting pressure for Prince William to marry Kate Middleton, comes increasing interest into the life of young woman who could one day be Queen.

It's fair to say that very little is known about Kate, except that she has been an important part of William's life for at least 4 years. However, it's only been during the past 3 years that her role as girlfriend to the future king has been firmly stamped by an ever adoring media. Most scribes wax lyrical about her stunning good looks and her discreet nature, but little is said about her personal role in life.

The guests at the wedding of the Prince Felipe and Letizia Ortiz included King Carlos Gustavo of Sweden, Princess Victoria and Princess Madeleine of Sweden, King Harald of Norway, Queen Rania and Q

Letizia Ortiz becomes the Princess of Asturias

Letizia Ortiz had commissioned a marble-coloured wedding dress designed by Manuel Pertegaz. Letizia prepared in the Royal Palace, also known as the Palacio de Oriente or the National Palace, right opposite the cathedral.

The Spanish crown prince marries TV news presenter

On 1st November 2003 the Zarzuela Palace in Madrid announced the engagement of Spain's most eligible bachelor, Prince Felipe de Borbón y Grecia, 35, and Letizia Ortiz, 31. The wedding took place at 11am Madrid time on 22nd May at Nuestra Seńora de La Almudena cathedral.