Spain

King Felipe caught in controversy after refusing to stand for a sword

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10th August 2022
King Felipe VI of Spain has faced criticism from some politicians in Spain for choosing not to stand up when a sword belonging to a famous rebel against his country’s rule was paraded in front of him.The King of Spain kept his seat when a sword belonging to Simon Bolivar was brought into a ceremony marking the inauguration of the new President of Colombia.Other dignitaries attending…
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British Royals

Royal thanks flood in as the Commonwealth Games draw to a close

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8th August 2022
The Earl of Wessex has led the Royal Family in thanking all those involved in the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.The competition, which comes to an end on August 8th, has seen hundreds of thousands of people enjoy world class sport in a wide range of events over the past ten days.The Earl, who is Vice Patron of Commonwealth Sport, thanked volunteers and organisers in a series of meetings…
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Spain

King Felipe heads off on overseas visit while Princess Leonor remains star of Spain's royal summer

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8th August 2022
The King of Spain is in Colombia for the swearing in of the country’s president. Felipe VI is spending several days in Bogota as the new administration of Gustavo Petro commences.Meanwhile, his heir remains the star of Spain’s royal summer as she enjoys her continuing stay in Mallorca.Princess Leonor was seen supporting a local market on an evening outing with her mother…
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Spain

King Felipe takes off his tie - to protect the environment

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5th August 2022
The King of Spain ditched his tie, briefly, to try and cut down on energy use.Felipe VI removed his tie during an official lunch with the Spanish Prime Minister, Pedro Sanchez, in Mallorca, adhering to government advice. Pedro Sanchez did the same.As Spain continues to deal with hotter than usual temperatures, ministers have told workers to remove their ties in the office so that they stay…
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