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King Felipe and Queen Letizia open a project a century in the making

King Felipe and Queen Letizia have undertaken their last engagement in Madrid before their annual summer trip to Palma de Mallorca. They officially inaugurated the Royal Collection Gallery, a new art facility that will display parts of the royal collection held by the National Heritage.  And it proved to be a headline making moment in more ways than one as they stood shoulder to…
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The King of Spain starts a bizarre social media trend

The royals are no strangers to viral social media moments at Wimbledon, and this year, thanks to his tailoring, it was King Felipe’s turn. Usually it’s the Princess of Wales with the fashion trends at Centre Court, but King Felipe—who attended the final because of…
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A royal hug for the new Wimbledon champion as King Felipe of Spain greets Carlos Alcaraz after a famous win

He might just have written his name in the history books of the most famous tennis championship in the world but Carlos Alcaraz appeared overcome as royalty queued up to meet him and celebrate his success. As he made his way into the Player’s Lounge at Wimbledon, the King of Spain sprung forward to offer a congratulatory hug. King Felipe couldn’t stop smiling as he chatted with…
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King Felipe, Queen Letizia beam with pride as Princess Leonor talks about her future

Princess Leonor was joined by the rest of her family during the culmination of a full agenda during their two days in Girona. On Wednesday, 5 July, the Spanish royals handed out the Princess of Girona Awards to five young people who have excelled in their respective fields.  But before the awards ceremony, Princess Leonor and Infanta Sofía made a first stop at the Camiral Hotel to…
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King Juan Carlos and Queen Sofia reunite for family celebration

King Juan Carlos and Queen Sofia have come together to celebrate the graduation of their granddaughter, Irene Urdangarin. The eighteen year old, youngest child of Infanta Cristina, has now completed her secondary education. Embed from Getty Images She graduated from her school in Geneva in Switzerland with her family, including her grandparents, supporting her. King Juan Carlos made…
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