Spain

Princess Leonor's 18th birthday is still being discussed - but why?

Princess Leonor is now officially an adult, and, following the pomp and pageantry of her swearing ceremony, family and friends flocked to El Pardo Palace to celebrate her big milestone.  And so, on the evening of 31 October 2023, she was joined by King Juan Carlos, who flew specifically for the occasion from Abu Dhabi, Infantas Elena and Cristina, Queen Sofía (who was notably absent from the…
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Spain

The princess who left her home for a throne that didn't yet exist: the life of Queen Sofia of Spain

As Queen Sofía of Spain marks her 85th birthday, we take a look at her life, from the Kingdom of Greece to the Kingdom of Spain. The person who we now know as Queen Sofía of Spain was born on 2 November 1938 in Athens, Greece, as Princess Sophia Margarita Victoria Frederika of Greece and Denmark. Her parents were the then Prince Paul of Greece and Princess Frederica, a daughter of Ernest…
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European Royals

Gallery: Royals in costumes

In the Halloween spirit for today, we’ve compiled a gallery of royals in different costumes over the years – whether they be for Halloween, masked balls or plays! [getty src=”558647927″ width=”454″ height=”594″] [getty…
Spain

Princess Leonor swears allegiance to Spain's constitution in historic ceremony

Spain’s future queen has sworn allegiance to the country’s constitution in an historic ceremony. Princess Leonor took her solemn oath before the country’s parliament. Casa de S.M. el Rey/ X still/ fair use The ceremony took place on October 31st 2023, her 18th birthday. From this moment, she can reign by herself without a regency and can act as regent should her father…
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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…
Spain

Princess Leonor's sweet style nod to her mother, Queen Letizia, on historic day

The heir to the throne of Spain has sworn allegiance to her country’s constitution in an historic ceremony in Madrid and paid a style nod to her mother as she did it. Princess Leonor chose a white trouser suits for one of the most important moments of her royal life, an echo of the outfit famously worn by her mother, Letizia, for the formal ceremony that followed her engagement to the…
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