When the then Prince Felipe of Spain
married Letizia Ortiz Rocosolano, in May 2004, it was not only a
historic day for the birth of a new family, or because it was the
wedding of the heir to the throne to one of Europe’s most ancient
dynasties. It also marked the first wedding in the Almudena
Cathedral in Madrid. Built between 1883 and 1993, it is one
of the most recent archdiocesan sees in…
Why Queen Letizia of Spain's famous engagement ring has disappeared from view
21st May 2024
Letizia Ortiz Rocasolano was not a name
familiar to royal watchers up until around 31 October 2003, and
even then, many had their doubts that the rumours—that her
engagement to Prince Felipe, the Prince of Asturias, was about to
be announced—were true. But on 1…
King Felipe and Queen Letizia were back
at the Royal Palace to celebrate the anniversary of one of the
country’s most important institutions: Spain’s National Police,
which is celebrating its bicentenary. On Wednesday, 8th May 2024,
Their Majesties were joined…
Queen Letizia puts spotlight on children's literature as she continues recovery from accident
8th May 2024
Queen Letizia enjoyed her annual
appointment with youth literature, at Madrid’s Real Casa de
Correos, as she handed out the “El Barco de Vapor” and “Gran
Angular” prizes. Her appearance came as she continues to
recover from an accident at home which left her with a broken bone.
Her Majesty arrived at the venue in the evening of Tuesday, 7th
May, and was welcomed by dignitaries…
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…
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 monarchy for decades now. In
Spanish, it is ‘verde’ which is taken to mean ”Viva el Rey de…
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…
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 her parents (King Paul and Queen
Frederica of Greece); the Mellerio Shell Tiara, a gift from her
in-laws (Infante Juan and…
