Spain

What is the Order of the Golden Fleece?

While the Princess of Asturias may only be 18-years-old, she was admitted to one of the oldest chivalric orders at only ten. She is the newest member of the Order of the Golden Fleece.  The Order of the Golden Fleece was founded in 1430 by the Duke of Burgundy, Philip the Good, to celebrate his marriage. The Catholic order was initially limited to 24 member knights, but by 1516, there could be…
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The line of succession to the Spanish throne

Spain’s line of succession is governed by male-preference cognatic primogeniture, meaning a younger brother would take precedence over an older sister in the line of succession. This was the case for the current monarch, King Felipe VI, who has two older sisters, Infantas Elena and Cristina. He has two daughters, but if he and his wife, Queen Letizia, were to have a son, Princess Leonor…
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King Felipe and Queen Letizia open International Contemporary Art Fair

King Felipe and Queen Letizia of Spain have attended the opening of ARCOMadrid, Spain’s International Contemporary Art Fair, by embarking on a tour of the halls. They were also welcomed by the First Lady of Argentina, Fabiola Yáñez, and the Argentine Republic’s Ambassador to Spain, before commencing their journey through “Never the Same,” the section featuring Latin…
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Spain's royal Christmas greetings revealed

The Spanish Royal Family has revealed their 2022 Christmas cards. Casa Real released the card of King Felipe and Queen Letizia with their two daughters, Princess Leonor and Infanta Sofía, as well as the card for his parents, King Juan Carlos and Queen Sofía. The card chosen by King Felipe and Queen Letizia this year features Princess Leonor, 17, and Infanta Sofía, 15, at Zarzuela Palace…
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