In a ceremony held in Madrid, Queen Sofía presented the prestigious Fundación MAPFRE 2023 Social Awards. These awards were designed to honour individuals, organizations, and projects that strive towards fostering a fairer and more equal society through their work.
Fundación MAPFRE awards hold international significance, offering a total prize fund of 90,000 euros, along with the…
Are Infantas Elena and Cristina travelling to Abu Dhabi for King Juan Carlos' birthday?
29th December 2021
While over the past few weeks speculation was set on King Juan Carlos I of Spain spending the Christmas season and his birthday in Spain, it seems like plans may have changed.
Spanish magazine Semana reports that Infantas Elena and Cristina, the two daughters of King…
Queen Sofía of Spain reunites with daughter Elena at social inclusion awards ceremony
8th October 2021
Dressed in a bubblegum pink floral jacket that slightly resembled a croupier’s outfit, Queen Sofía of Spain arrived at Madrid’s Casino on Wednesday, 6 October, to hand out the MAPFRE Foundation’s prizes.
Upon arrival, Her Majesty was reunited with her…
The Spanish Royal Household has announced that Infanta Elena, the oldest sister to King Felipe, will preside over her first official engagement in approximately two years.
When King Juan Carlos I abdicated in 2014, The Royal Family was reduced to just the King and Queen, their daughters and the former King and Queen, Juan Carlos and Sofìa, meaning that Infanta Elena was no longer considered…
Royals from three nations gathered in The Hague in the Netherlands to attend the Volvo Ocean Race this past weekend. Swedish Prince Carl Philip, Dutch King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands, Infanta Elena of Spain and her father, King Juan Carlos of Spain were all present…
Infanta Elena of Spain taken to hospital after fall
2nd September 2016
Her Royal Highness Infanta Elena, Duchess of Lugo was taken to hospital yesterday after falling from her horse during an afternoon practice on the grounds of Zarzuela Palace.
After the incident, she was treated on scene by a team of doctors for an injury to her wrist. The…