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King Felipe and Queen Letizia set to leave funeral commemorations of princess early to return to Spain after train accident leaves dozens dead

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19th January 2026
King Felipe and Queen Letizia are cutting short their time in Greece and missing the reception events following the burial of his aunt, Princess Irene, to return to Spain after a terrible accident left dozens dead. Felipe and Letizia decided to leave the funeral ceremonies for Irene early after the full scale of a train crash at Adamuz in Andalucia became clear. At least 39 people have been…
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The ice blue stones of this striking aquamarine tiara passed down in the Spanish Royal Family are the perfect winter jewel fix

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1st January 2026
Queen Victoria Eugenie of Spain had a strong jewellery collection, many of which were included in the joyas de pasar– a collection of jewels now reserved for the Queen of Spain’s sole use. Her aquamarine parure tiara was not included in the collection and has passed down her family line; luckily for royal watchers, it is still worn publicly. Queen Victoria Eugenia (known as Ena)…
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King Juan Carlos of Spain makes unexpected statement about King Felipe on historic day

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20th November 2025
King Juan Carlos has surprised his son and successor, King Felipe, with an unexpected public statement about him on an historic day for Spain. The country is reflecting on the fiftieth anniversary of the death of the fascist dictator, Francisco Franco, and the restoration of the monarchy. A series of public events are planned to mark half a century of new Borbon rule but Juan Carlos, the…
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A birthday surprise for Queen Sofia of Spain

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4th November 2025
Queen Sofia of Spain appeared emotional as she received a surprise for her birthday. A day after turning 87, Queen Sofia attended a concert at the Theatre Royal in Madrid where where she found herself the star of the show as the audience sang ‘Happy Birthday&#8217…
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Queen Letizia comes in for criticism from her father in law, King Juan Carlos

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29th October 2025
King Juan Carlos appears to have taken a swipe at his daughter in law, Queen Letizia, in his new book. It’s long been rumoured that relations between the two were strained, even before his abdication and later self imposed exile. Now, the former monarch appears to confirm that with comments about Letizia. As he began interviews with the French press to promote his memoirs…
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