Spain

When family and duty mix: a difficult October on the horizon for King Felipe of Spain

Another crucial milestone in Princess Leonor’s military career is fast approaching, and this time her parents will be present for it. On 7th October, Princess Leonor and her fellow cadets at the General Military Academy in Zaragoza will swear allegiance to the flag – an act traditionally presided over by either the monarch or consort. This time, both King Felipe and Queen…
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Spain

King Felipe presides over a National Day parade tainted by criticism of Prime Minister

On 12 October, Spain celebrated its National Day. Tradition mandates a military parade in the city centre of the capital Madrid, an event that normally catches the public’s attention for the tribute to the fallen or the smiles provoked by the regiments’ mascots. But on this day, the parade was tainted by a protocol mishap and a public voicing their dissent towards the government…
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Monaco

Monaco's Princely Family ends National Day celebrations with gala

The tiny Principality of Monaco concluded its National Day celebration on Friday, November, with the traditional gala evening.  Once again, Prince Albert was surrounded by his family throughout the evening, as he was all through the day’s events, in the absence of Princess Charlene. By his side were Princess Caroline, and her children Charlotte and Andrea, the latter accompanied by…
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Spain

Leonor misses National Day celebration for the first time since becoming Princess of Asturias

Every year on October 12, Spain celebrates their National Day – an event which composes of a military parade and a reception at the Royal Palace.  This year, King Felipe, Queen Letizia and Infanta Sofía made the journey to Lima Square in Madrid to watch the military parade.  For the first time since 2014, when Felipe became King, the heir to the throne was not present. Princess…
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