Queen Letizia was in spring colours for the start of the Spanish State Visit to the Netherlands. But the colour she chose, bright green, also has another meaning for some supporters of the Spanish royal family.
The colour green has been seen as a sign of support for the monarchy for decades now. In Spanish, it is ‘verde’ which is taken to mean ”Viva el Rey de…
Queen Sofia has been discharged from hospital after treatment for an infeciton.
The queen, 85, left the Ruber International Clinic in Madrid on the afternoon of April 13th 2024 after four days of treatment.
She smiled and waved to reporters and photographers and…
Queen Sofia starts Easter stay in Palma at special concert
26th March 2024
Queen Sofia has begun her Easter stay in Mallorca at a concert for an important cause.
At the start of her time in Palma, Queen Sofia attended the annual musical celebration for Home Balears which supports people with addictions.
Her younger sister, Princess Irene of…
The tiara bought by a billionaire for a future queen
5th March 2024
The only ruby tiara in the Spanish Royal Family’s collection is the Niarchos Ruby Bandeau and its accompanying parure.
Princess Sophia of Greece and Denmark received a treasure trove of jewels on her wedding day in 1962. In addition to the Prussian Tiara, a gift from her parents (King Paul and Queen Frederica of Greece); the Mellerio Shell Tiara, a gift from her in-laws (Infante Juan and…
Queen Sofia of Spain presented with prestigious award
1st March 2024
Queen Sofia has been given a prestigious award of her support for a Spanish community.
The queen was presented with the Gold Medal of the Balearic Islands at a ceremony in Palma de Mallorca.
The award was given in recognition of her long and widespread work in the…
Queen Sofia celebrated with important prize
16th February 2024
Queen Sofia of Spain has been awarded a special honour.
The queen, who remains one of the most popular members of her royal family, will be given the Gold Medal of the Balearic Islands, the highest award that autonomous community can present.
It is a recognition of the…
Queen Letizia wears long hidden jewellery with a romantic history
31st January 2024
Queen Letizia has worn a very special but rarely seen set of jewellery for an important royal event.
The diamond and sapphire necklace was a wedding gift from her parents in law, King Juan Carlos and Queen Sofia, but it hasn’t been worn publicly for almost twenty years.
The last time it was seen was at the glittering reception held in Madrid on the eve of the wedding of the then Prince…
It's back to a very special school for King Felipe and Queen Letizia
12th January 2024
King Felipe and Queen Letizia have gone back to school after the Christmas break to visit an institute that got a pretty special recognition.
On 10th January, Their Majesties travelled to the city of León, 330kms north-west of Madrid, where they visited the…
Queen Letizia highlights worthy cause with her fashion choice on first solo engagement of 2024
9th January 2024
Queen Letizia has resumed her solo agenda for 2024 after proudly watching her daughter debut in the most important military ceremony in the Spanish calendar. And she has done so by once again making headlines for her choice of clothing.
On 9th January, as Madrid is…
Princess Leonor attends Pascua Militar for the first time
7th January 2024
The Princess of Asturias marked another milestone over the weekend: attending her first Pascua Militar alongside her parents, King Felipe and Queen Letizia.
The traditional military event—which translates to ‘Military Easter’ in English—marks the solemn beginning of the military’s new year and is attended annually by the King and Queen.
It coincides with the…