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 by State and local authorities,
including the Prime Minister, the Leader of the Opposition, the
Interior Minister and the…
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…
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 wedding. She walked into the Royal
Monastery of San Jeronimo in Madrid on May 21st 1906 as a princess
and left as a queen having…
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…
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 Greece, was at her side for the concert
which was held at the Cathedral in Palma. The evening featured
music by the…
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…
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 support she has given to the
islands over decades. Queen Sofia spends a lot of time in Mallorca
and the royal presence in…
