Spain

King Felipe and Queen Letizia depart Spain for historic State Visit to Sweden

Just one week after welcoming Italian President Mattarella for a State Visit to Spain, King Felipe and Queen Letizia are set to begin their own State Visit to Sweden. Around noon on Tuesday, 23 November, the King and Queen arrived at Adolfo Suárez-Madrid Barajas Airport, where they received the official goodbye, an act typical of outgoing State Visits in Spain.  Their Majesties are…
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Luxembourg

Grand Duchess Maria Teresa of Luxembourg receives medal from Principality of Asturias

Because her native land is a Spanish-speaking country, Grand Duchess Maria Teresa of Luxembourg has always maintained an excellent relationship with all Spanish-speaking countries around the world.  On Friday, 19 November, Her Royal Highness saw her efforts recognised with the medal “Protector Regio” of the Royal Nobility Corps of the Principality of Asturias. Protector Regio is Latin for…
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Monaco

Prince Jacques and Princess Gabriella send heartfelt message to their mum at National Day celebration

It was a bittersweet National Day celebration in the Principality of Monaco. The day, normally festive and cheery, has been tinged with sadness at the absence of Princess Charlene, who has retired from public life indefinitely to finish her recovery.  As usual, Prince Jacques and Princess Gabriella have taken part in multiple events connected to the festivity, only missing the traditional Te…
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GreeceHistory

What happened to the Greek monarchy?

Greece is a democratic republic that carefully balances a history that dates back to the 12th century BC and a push for modernisation. But if we take a look back about 55 years, we would see a much different picture. Following the tragedy that was World War II…
Spain

Queen Letizia pulls out jewellery with a history for Italian State Dinner

As most first days of any State Visit, the night brought a State Dinner for King Felipe, Queen Letizia and their Italian guests, President Sergio Mattarella and his daughter Laura. Shortly after 8:30pm Spanish time, the King, Queen, President and daughter entered the Throne Room of Madrid’s Royal Palace to pose for photos, before receiving the line of authorities also taking part in the…
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