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King Felipe and Queen Letizia observe a minute of silence during cultural gala

King Felipe and Queen Letizia took part in the gala evening celebrating the opening of the “Nebrija 2022” Year. The Royals arrived at Teatro Real in Madrid in the evening of 21st February, and were welcomed by political and cultural authorities, before entering the Falla Hall, where they received authorities from the Nebrija Foundation. Once in the main event area, the King and Queen…
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Olympics and royal love stories: Infanta Cristina and Iñaki Urdangarin

Infanta Cristina of Spain is the middle child of the former King of Spain, Juan Carlos and his wife, Queen Sofia, who was a Greek princess by birth. She’s also the older sister to Spain’s current monarch, King Felipe. She was on the sailing team representing Spain at the 1988 Summer Olympic Games in Seoul, South Korea, and was given the honour of carrying the Spanish flag for the opening…
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Queen Letizia gives update on King Felipe's health

Queen Letizia of Spain has given an update on the health of her husband, King Felipe, after he tested positive for COVID-19 on 9 February. When the Queen was visiting a proton therapy centre on 11 February, she told the press that Felipe was doing well with a smile. Casa Real confirmed the King had tested positive on Wednesday and had mild symptoms. He went into quarantine for seven days…
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Queen Letizia visits proton therapy centre

Queen Letizia of Spain visited QuirónSalud, the first structure in Spain to offer proton therapy. The facility is located in Pozuelo de Alarcón, only a short distance away from Madrid.  In the only act remaining on the schedule following the positive COVID test for…
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King Felipe VI of Spain has Covid

King Felipe VI of Spain has gone into isolation after contracting for coronavirus. The Spanish monarch tested positive on February 8th 2022 after developing mild symptoms. His official engagements have been cancelled for the coming week and he will remain in…
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Queen Letizia presides over UNICEF Spain meeting with focus on mental health

Queen Letizia of Spain has taken part in a work meeting for UNICEF Spain, of which she is Honorary President, to recap the year that just concluded and take a look at the goals for the future.  Her Majesty arrived at the UNICEF Spain headquarters in the morning of Wednesday, 2 February, and was welcomed by the organisation’s authorities.  Once seated in the meeting room, the Queen…
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