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Queen Sofia all smiles as she leaves hospital after four day stay

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…
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The tiara bought by a billionaire for a future queen

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…
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Queen Sofia of Spain presented with prestigious award

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…
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Queen Sofia celebrated with important prize

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…
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It's back to a very special school for King Felipe and Queen Letizia

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…
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Princess Leonor attends Pascua Militar for the first time

The Princess of Asturias marked another milestone over the weekend: attending her first Pascua Militar alongside her parents, King Felipe and Queen Letizia. The traditional military event—which translates to ‘Military Easter’ in English—marks the solemn beginning…
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A year of controversy, again, for Spain's royals but 'Leonormania' provides a path to the future

The future queen of Spain has taken centre stage in her royal family’s life in 2023. In the year that Princess Leonor turned 18, and came of age, the heir to the throne has been the highest profile member of her dynasty. From military training to parliamentary promises, the Princess of Asturias has been a leading light for a royal family that has otherwise been mired in controversy. Again.
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