Spain

The hidden meaning in the colour of dress chosen by Princess Leonor for important event

The Princess of Asturias has attended the opening of the Spanish parliament for the first time and sparked a debate about whether her choice of dress carries an important message. Princess Leonor wore a green dress for the event at the Cortes where she listed to her father, King Felipe, give a speech. The colour green has been seen as a sign of support for the monarchy for decades now. In…
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King Felipe sees Spain's Prime Minister sworn in after controversy and protests

King Felipe has overseen the swearing in of Spain’s Prime Minister, Pedro Sanchez, for a new term but the appointment follows a time of controversy which has led to division across the country. Pedro Sanchez was officially appointed to the role again at the Zarzuela Palace in Madrid on the morning of November 17th 2023 with Spain’s King in attendance. Felipe VI looked solemn as the PSOE…
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From one queen to another- a trio of royal jewels on loan for an important visit

The Queen of Denmark is hosting The King and Queen of Spain for the first official Spanish visit to Denmark in nearly half a century. Queen Letizia turned to some of her mother-in-law’s favourite jewels for the occasion.  Casa de S.M. el Rey For their arrival, Queen Letizia wore a pair ruby and diamond earrings; these distinctive earrings are shaped like a dove holding a wreath. They are…
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The princess who left her home for a throne that didn't yet exist: the life of Queen Sofia of Spain

As Queen Sofía of Spain marks her 85th birthday, we take a look at her life, from the Kingdom of Greece to the Kingdom of Spain. The person who we now know as Queen Sofía of Spain was born on 2 November 1938 in Athens, Greece, as Princess Sophia Margarita Victoria Frederika of Greece and Denmark. Her parents were the then Prince Paul of Greece and Princess Frederica, a daughter of Ernest…
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