King Felipe and Queen Letizia of Spain have hosted author Luis Mateo Diez to present a literary prize.
On April 23rd, The King and Queen presented Diez with the 2023 Cervantes Prize. The Miguel de Cervantes Prize is the most significant literary prize in the Spanish language; it is given to an author to celebrate an author’s lifetime achievement in Spanish language…
A century ago, the woman who reigned as Spanish consort had more than her fair share of problems. She was Victoria Eugenie, known as Ena, and her first day as a queen began in a terrifying manner.
Ena perhaps realized the turbulence ahead of her just minutes after her…
Queen Letizia was in spring colours for the start of the Spanish State Visit to the Netherlands. But the colour she chose, bright green, also has another meaning for some supporters of the Spanish royal family.
The colour green has been seen as a sign of support for the…
Queen Sofia has been discharged from hospital after treatment for an infeciton.
The queen, 85, left the Ruber International Clinic in Madrid on the afternoon of April 13th 2024 after four days of treatment.
She smiled and waved to reporters and photographers and thanked them for their interest before returning to her home at the Zarzuela Palace in Madrid.
Queen Sofia was admitted to the…
Queen Sofia has begun her Easter stay in Mallorca at a concert for an important cause.
At the start of her time in Palma, Queen Sofia attended the annual musical celebration for Home Balears which supports people with addictions.
Her younger sister, Princess Irene of…
The only ruby tiara in the Spanish Royal Family’s collection is the Niarchos Ruby Bandeau and its accompanying parure.
Princess Sophia of Greece and Denmark received a treasure trove of jewels on her wedding day in 1962. In addition to the Prussian Tiara, a gift from…
Queen Sofia has been given a prestigious award of her support for a Spanish community.
The queen was presented with the Gold Medal of the Balearic Islands at a ceremony in Palma de Mallorca.
The award was given in recognition of her long and widespread work in the Balearic Islands and her dedication to social and welfare action. There was a special mention for her environmental campaigning…
Queen Sofia of Spain has been awarded a special honour.
The queen, who remains one of the most popular members of her royal family, will be given the Gold Medal of the Balearic Islands, the highest award that autonomous community can present.
It is a recognition of the…
Queen Letizia wears long hidden jewellery with a romantic history
31st January 2024
Queen Letizia has worn a very special but rarely seen set of jewellery for an important royal event.
The diamond and sapphire necklace was a wedding gift from her parents in law, King Juan Carlos and Queen Sofia, but it hasn’t been worn publicly for almost twenty…
It's back to a very special school for King Felipe and Queen Letizia
12th January 2024
King Felipe and Queen Letizia have gone back to school after the Christmas break to visit an institute that got a pretty special recognition.
On 10th January, Their Majesties travelled to the city of León, 330kms north-west of Madrid, where they visited the “Guzmerindo Azcárate” Childhood Education School and Primary School.
Upon their arrival, the King and Queen of Spain were…
