Spain

Hot weather, a very warm welcome for King Juan Carlos and a new dilemma for King Felipe

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21st May 2022
Temperatures in some parts of Spain are hitting record levels and the heat seems to be spreading. As he set foot on Spanish soil for the first time in almost two years, King Juan Carlos found himself the star of a very warm welcome indeed. Even the man at the centre of the celebrations seemed somewhat surprised by them. Large crowds and loud cheers greeted him as he made his way to the sailing…
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Spain

King Juan Carlos returns to Spain from exile

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19th May 2022
King Juan Carlos has set foot again in Spain, returning home after almost two years in exile. The former monarch touched down in Vigo in Galicia in the early evening of May 19th 2022. On hand to greet him was his elder daughter, Infanta Elena, who hugged him warmly as he stepped off the plane before curtseying. As he was driven away from the airport he had the windows of his car lowered so…
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British Royals

A cuddle for the Countess on a moving day of memories

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18th May 2022
The Countess of Wessex found herself on the end of an enthusiastic bear hug as she carried out a day of engagements in Oxfordshire. As she visited Charlbury Community Centre, near Chipping Norton, one of the children who had come to meet her jumped across to offer her a big cuddle. The Countess looked delighted as several youngsters hugged her tightly. The embrace came as Sophie visited the…
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British Royals

The royals who will lead the Platinum Jubilee celebrations - what we know so far

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17th May 2022
The Platinum Jubilee celebrations are well and truly under way as The Queen took part in festivities at the Royal Windsor Horse Show. The main events of the long weekend marking her 70 year reign start on June 2nd 2022 and details of which royals will be leading the different parts of the celebrations are already being revealed. The first big event of the Jubilee weekend is Trooping the Colour…
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