Infanta Pilar of Spain, Duchess of Badajoz has died. She was 83. The infanta, sister of King Juan Carlos and aunt of King Felipe VI, passed away in Madrid on Wednesday.
Infanta Pilar had been admitted to hospital in the Spanish capital earlier this week. Although details of her condition weren’t confirmed, she had been receiving treatment for cancer for several months.
Maria del Pilar…
King Felipe urges courage in the face of uncertainty at the 2020 Pascua Militar
7th January 2020
King Felipe spoke of courage in the face of adversity in a speech to Spanish soldiers on Monday at the Pascua Militar in Madrid.
The Pascua Militar is an important Spanish military holiday that
recognises the recovery of Menorca for Spain in 1782, created by King…
Infanta Pilar, the older sister of King Juan Carlos of
Spain, has been hospitalised again in Madrid following health problems.
The Spanish princess was admitted to the Ruber International
Hospital on Monday according to several Spanish news outlets.
Her health…
At the end of each year, we can study and comment on the work of the British Royal Family. The UFO No More team decided to look at the work of the Scandinavian and Spanish royal families which is something that is not always done.
Before diving into the data, a small disclaimer is needed. These numbers represent the days worked by each member of the royal families based on their official…
Every year in Spain on the 6th of January, the Spanish Royal Family commemorates Pascua Militar, a military ceremony at the Royal Palace of Madrid.
At the Pascua Militar, King Felipe receives the “Prime Minister, the Minister of Defence, the Chief of the Defence…
The Royal 2010s: looking back at the accession of King Felipe VI of Spain
28th December 2019
The past decade has been filled with some major royal moments including the ending of one era in Spain and the start of another. The decision by King Juan Carlos I to stand aside in favour of his son surprised many but the reign of King Felipe VI, which began on June 19th…
Video: King Felipe during his Christmas Eve address: Let's believe in ourselves, let's believe in Spain
25th December 2019
Ahead of King Felipe’s Christmas Eve speech, Casa Real played a video of highlights from the royal year.
Then, His Majesty took to the screen to deliver his annual address from Zarzuela Palace.
The King reflected back that he gave his first address as King five years ago, and then he thanked Spaniards for letting him spend a few moments with them on the holiday.
“The first…
Iñaki Urdangarin gets Christmas reprieve to spend holiday out of prison and with family
23rd December 2019
Iñaki Urdangarin, the husband of Infanta Cristina of Spain and brother-in-law to King Felipe, has gotten a Christmas reprieve to spend the holiday out of prison with his family.
Urdangarin has been granted permission by the court, under Article 47.2 of the General…
The 2019 Christmas card of the Spanish Royal Family has been revealed by Casa Real.
King Felipe and Queen Letizia’s card features them in a photo with their two daughters, Princess Leonor, 14, and Infanta Sofía, 12, from a visit to the village of Asiegu. Their…
Each family has its own Christmas tradition, and royal families are no exception. As part of a new Christmas series, we are taking a look at how each royal family across Europe celebrates the holiday.
The Spanish Royal Family starts Christmas festivities by releasing their Christmas cards earlier in December that they will be sending out to those who send them holiday cards over the festive…
