Queen Sofía of Spain had a close encounter of the ancient kind when she presided over the meeting of the board of the Atapuerca Foundation in her role as Honorary President.
Her Majesty arrived at the Foundation’s quarters in Ibeas, near Burgos, and was welcomed by the General Secretary for Research, the Mayor of Ibeas, and the Councilor for Culture, Tourism and Sports of the Castilla y…
Queen Letizia returns to her pre-royal duties as she and King Felipe attend Macael Awards
12th November 2022
King Felipe and Queen Letizia presided over the Macael Awards, organised by the Autonomic Province of Andalusia, to reward marble entrepreneurs and artists.
Their Majesties arrived at the Macael Multifunctional Building in Almería, accompanied by many state and local…
Queen Letizia made a headline grabbing appearance at the Ópera Prima film festival in Tudela with a very peculiar choice of fashion: a 2021 H&MxTOGA Archives skirt. The midi length skirt, sold for about 120 euros, features a Vichy squares pattern and, most importantly…
Gastroenteritis decimates the Spanish Royal family in the last event of the Princess of Asturias Awards
30th October 2022
A stomach bug threw a wrench in the plans of the Spanish Royal Family for their last day in the Principality of Asturias, where they arrived on Thursday to take part in the events for the Princess of Asturias Awards.
On Saturday, 29 October, King Felipe, Queen Letizia, Princess Leonor and Infanta Sofía were scheduled to visit Cadavéu (or Cadavedo in Castilian Spanish), a small village in…
Princess Leonor is surrounded by both of her grandmothers as Princess of Asturias Awards ceremony returns to its usual splendour
30th October 2022
King Felipe, Queen Letizia, Queen Sofía and Infanta Sofía accompanied Princess Leonor for the traditional Princess of Asturias Awards ceremony.
At 6:24 pm on Friday, 28th October, the royals departed the Reconquista Hotel and, at 6:31, made their way on the blue…
King Felipe of Spain opened the Central Act of the 7th edition of the “Global Youth Leadership Forum” in Santander.
King Felipe opened the forum after spending a few minutes with many of those who waited for him upon his arrival at La Magdalena; he greeted and…
Prince Albert II travels in the footsteps of his great-grandfather...and they led him to another monarch
21st October 2022
Shortly before he left for Germany, King Felipe met Prince Albert of Monaco for lunch at Zarzuela Palace.
On Saturday, 15 October, His Majesty welcomed His Serene Highness at his residence for a meal in the context of the Prince’s visit to Spain for the centenary of Prince Albert I’s death.
There was no transcript or summary of the conversation released to the public, so we…
Community, grief and glamour: King Felipe and Queen Letizia land in Germany for state visit
18th October 2022
King Felipe and Queen Letizia of Spain are undertaking a State Visit to Germany; they left Madrid on 16 October and will return on the evening of 19 October.
Their Majesties left Madrid’s main airport after receiving an official send-off, which always happens before…
King Felipe presides over a National Day parade tainted by criticism of Prime Minister
13th October 2022
On 12 October, Spain celebrated its National Day.
Tradition mandates a military parade in the city centre of the capital Madrid, an event that normally catches the public’s attention for the tribute to the fallen or the smiles provoked by the regiments’…
Queen Letizia of Spain took part in the institutional event that preceded the World Mental Health Day celebration on 10 October.
Her Majesty arrived at the Impact Hub Piamonte in Madrid and was welcomed by the Minister of Health, Carolina Darias, and the President of the Confederation for Mental Health Spain, Nel González Zapico.
The event began with a musical number by the band Nena…
