Queen’s relatives to declare in court

A COURT in Cangas de Onis, Asturias, has confirmed that three of Queen Letizia of Spain’s relatives will be called to declare in a hearing.

The queen’s father Jesus Ortiz Alvarez, aunt Henar Ortiz Alvarez and grandmother Maria del Carmen Alvarez del Valle will face charges of concealing assets.

The Asturias Supreme Court has informed that no appeals against the hearing being held will be accepted.

The private prosecution has requested two and a half year jail sentences for the three and fines of €10 per day for 16 months, while the Public Prosecutor’s Office has made no requests for the case, which will look into a €22,600 debt left unpaid by a decorating company Henar Ortiz owned.