Princess Leonor has attended the opening
of Spain’s new legislative session for the first time as political
controversy continues to swirl. The heir to the throne, who swore
allegiance to the country’s constitution when she turned 18 at the
end of October, was at the Cortes in Madrid with her parents, King
Felipe VI and Queen Letizia. The opening session comes just days
after…
The fascinating tale of one of the most unusual royal tiaras of all
20th November 2023
While the Spanish Royal Family has many
impressive tiaras held in their family, the Mellerio Shell Tiara
certainly has to be the most interesting. Queen Isabella II of
Spain purchased this tiara from the French jeweller Mellerio dits
Meller in 1868 to give to her…
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…
King Felipe makes first appearance since political protests across Spain
15th November 2023
King Felipe and Queen Letizia have
carried out a series of engagements against a backdrop of protests
in Spain against the formation of a new government. They opened a
new art exhibition in Madrid together before Queen Letizia went on
to present journalism prizes. However, both events attracted debate
on social media and further afield about King Felipe’s role as a
coalition government…
Queen Sofia presides over Alzheimer's conference in Asturias
10th November 2023
Queen Sofía of Spain was back in Asturias
to preside over the official inauguration of a conference on
Alzheimer’s and the integration of sufferers in daily life. On 9th
November, Her Majesty arrived in the town of Gijón and, in front of
the Convention…
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…
Princess Leonor's 18th birthday is still being discussed - but why?
4th November 2023
Princess Leonor is now officially an
adult, and, following the pomp and pageantry of her swearing
ceremony, family and friends flocked to El Pardo Palace to
celebrate her big milestone. And so, on the evening of 31
October 2023, she was joined by King Juan Carlos, who flew
specifically for the occasion from Abu Dhabi, Infantas Elena and
Cristina, Queen Sofía (who was notably absent from the…
Is Spain's monarchy about to see a crucial member retire? A look at the future of Queen Sofia
4th November 2023
Queen Sofía of Spain celebrated her 85th
birthday just two days after her granddaughter turned 18-years-old.
The coincidence of these two milestones has many speculating over
the future of the Greek Princess who came to Spain with no throne.
Even after the…
The princess who left her home for a throne that didn't yet exist: the life of Queen Sofia of Spain
2nd November 2023
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…
Princess Leonor dedicates herself to Spain in emotional speech marking historic day
31st October 2023
Princess Leonor, heir to the throne of
Spain, has asked her country to trust her as she marked her coming
of age with an impressive speech. The Princess of Asturias spoke
powerfully at a reception at the Royal Palace in Madrid which
followed a series of historic events. After her solemn swearing of
allegiance to the Constitution in front of a joint session of
Parliament, which garnered her a…
