Spain

A birthday surprise for Queen Sofia of Spain

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’ to her. From the royal box, Queen Sofia heard a fulsome tribute to her led by the singer and TV presenter, Alaska, who…
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Queen Sofia flies the flag for Spain in Washington D.C.

Queen Sofia of Spain has visited the United States for a special event marking two and a half centuries of history between Spain and the US.  While King Felipe and Queen Letizia were in Egypt for a State Visit (complete with a visit to the pyramids), Queen Sofia attended the America&Spain250 Symposium in Washington D.C. The conference explored the relationship between the US and Spain…
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Queen Sofia of Spain makes major appearance as King Juan Carlos prepares to tell all

Queen Sofia has officially named one of the most important ships in Spain’s fleet as she made a major appearance just as her husband, King Juan Carlos, confirmed he’ll be telling all in a brand new memoir. Sofia, 86, was in Ferrol in Galicia for the ceremony at which she was accompanied by another controversial figure, Spain’s Prime Minister. Pedro Sanchez has been sharply…
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Spain's forgotten queen gets the TV movie treatment but it comes with controversy

One of the most fascinating yet largely forgotten queens of the 20th century has been given the TV movie treatment. Queen Victoria Eugenia of Spain, great grandmother of King Felipe, will have her story brought to life in a drama series. However, it’s taken two years for Spain’s national broadcaster, RTVE, to put on the show which it commissioned and that’s led to…
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