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Princess Leonor returns to Spain as future queen starts the last leg of naval training

The future queen of Spain arrived back in the country following three weeks of training aboard the Blas de Lezo frigate. Princess Leonor now begins the final leg of naval training with her shipmates. Having disembarked from Spanish waters in mid-January for six months of practical training aboard the naval training ship Juan Sebastián de Elcano, Princess Leonor sailed the seas and stopped at…
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Pope Leo XIV says he's grateful for King Felipe and Queen Letizia's papal inauguration attendance as he receives invite to Spain

Though Pope Leo XIV will be stateside this weekend in his hometown of Chicago, he might soon find himself in Spain if he accepts King Felipe’s invitation. A Holy See press readout shows that the recently-elected Pontiff held a phone call with Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and “expressed his gratitude that King Felipe and Queen Letizia came to Rome” for his papal…
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Spain's royals get lucky as careful planning leaves them looking good at tricky moment

It’s not often that Spain’s royals have been on the right side of trouble in recent years. However, as they marked a milestone birthday for one member of the ruling dynasty, a key decision taken months ago worked perfectly in their favour. King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia’s younger daughter, Infanta Sofia, turned 18 on April 29 2025 and, as planned for quite some time, kept…
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Queen Letizia follows in footsteps of Queen Elizabeth II as she receives important gift

The Queen of Spain has been following the lead of Queen Elizabeth II as she received a very important gift. Queen Letizia was formally presented with her own official portrait and the artist behind it is her big connection to Elizabeth II. Letizia’s portrait is photographic and was taken by renowned US artist, Annie Leibowitz. Casa de S.M. el Rey The star photographer was on hand…
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