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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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Infanta Sofía shares new snaps from Portugal as she begins university studies

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20th September 2025
Infanta Sofía moved to Lisbon, Portugal, earlier this week ahead of beginning her studies at Forward College this week, and the Spanish Royal Court released photos of the young royal to mark the occasion. The young royal was snapped at landmarks around Lisbon to commemorate the beginning of her university career. Infanta Sofía is reading for a degree in Politics & International…
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King Felipe and Queen Letizia continue visits to areas hit by wildfires in Spain

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28th August 2025
King Felipe and Queen Letizia have continued their visits to communities hit by wildfires across Spain. They are undertaking three days of trips to the regions most impacted by the blazes. They are spending time with firefighters and emergency workers as well as people who have been forced to leave their homes. The second day of their trips saw King Felipe and Queen Letizia in Verin to…
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