Queen's gay marriage comments ignite flap in Spain

By DANIEL WOOLLS, Associated Press MADRID, Spain â€" A journalist on Friday defended the accuracy of his book that quotes Queen Sofia criticizing gay marriage. The book has irked the royal palace. Spain's king and queen are largely respected as figurehead representatives of the state, and rarely speak out on political or social issues. Veteran journalist Pilar Urbano released the book â€" "La Reina muy de cerca," or "The Queen, very close up," â€" this week to mark the queen's 70th birthday on Su