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Queen Letizia visits the National Library of Spain

Her Majesty Queen of Letizia of Spain made a visit to the National Library of Spain on Tuesday of this week. The Queen visited the library to inaugurate two of the newly renovated reading rooms, the general hall, which now goes on to be called María Moliner, and the press and magazines room named Larra. Accompanied by the Minister of Culture and Sports, José Guirao, and the director of the…
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Behind the scenes at this year's Order of the Garter

As the crowds began to take their places in Windsor ahead of the 2019 Order of the Garter procession and ceremony, the royals involved in this year’s event took to social media to share some behind the scenes details. From the stunning setting for a very regal meeting to an ancient garter itself, this year’s ceremony has been told in sparkling detail. The Royal Collection Trust opened…
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King Felipe opens 19th annual Assembly of the Ibero-American Forum

His Majesty King Felipe of Spain presided over the 19th annual Ibero-American Forum in Madrid this week, gathering together with politicians, intellectuals and social leaders from the more than 20 countries which comprise the Ibero-American area to “promote reflection and debate on the most important challenges that are common to Latin America, the Portuguese-speaking community in the United…
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King Felipe will visit Catalonia next week following protests

On Monday, His Majesty King Felipe of Spain will travel to Barcelona in Catalonia. This is happening following an increased activity by the separatists in the region. There are rumoured messages that the King also will talk to representatives from the rebellious separatist movement on Monday. However, this is not confirmed. When the King visits Barcelona next week, this marks the fifth visit of…
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