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Queen Letizia follows in footsteps of Queen Elizabeth II as she receives important gift

The Queen of Spain has been following the lead of Queen Elizabeth II as she received a very important gift. Queen Letizia was formally presented with her own official portrait and the artist behind it is her big connection to Elizabeth II. Letizia’s portrait is photographic and was taken by renowned US artist, Annie Leibowitz. Casa de S.M. el Rey The star photographer was on hand…
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King Felipe's reaction to modern art is priceless and pretty hard to hide

The King of Spain has seen some of the most elaborate modern art on show in his country – and his face was a picture. As Felipe VI was shown an extravagantly decorated piano, he seemed rather unsure of the overall effect. He looked equally surprised, if not a little confused, by another installation featuring pink glass. The pieces are part of a brand new display at the Liria Palace in…
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King Felipe and Queen Letizia host glittering reception as Princess Leonor leaves for sea

King Felipe and Queen Letizia of Spain have kicked off the new year with multiple diplomatic engagements while the new star of their royal family has headed out of the spotlight for almost half a year. As Princess Leonor, heir to the throne, packed up and shipped out of Madrid to start a new phase in her military training, her father was at the Royal Palace in Madrid to receive the credentials…
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Princess Leonor sets sail on next part of military training

There’s a future queen heading out to sea! On Wednesday, Princess Leonor, the future queen of Spain, set sail aboard the naval training ship Juan Sebastián de Elcano for several months of practical training. Midshipman Leonor attended a special ceremony at the Port…
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A year of turbulence for Spain's royals - again

Another year, another moment to stop and say that it’s been a turbulent time for the royal family of Spain. While 2024 brought moments of celebration and success that seemed to start to turn a corner for the somewhat beleaguered Bourbons, it also brought difficult times that once more raised questions about whether this most modern of monarchies can manage to navigate the nuances of 21st…
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