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 of the military’s new year and is attended annually by the King and Queen.
It coincides with the…
A year of controversy, again, for Spain's royals but 'Leonormania' provides a path to the future
31st December 2023
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…
The King of Spain has urged his country to come together in a hard hitting Christmas speech.
Speaking from the Zarzuela Palace in Madrid on Christmas Eve, King Felipe said he wanted to use his address to defend the country’s Constitution which he said had given…
A special moment between a father and daughter caught at a royal birthday celebration
22nd December 2023
The unexpected returned of King Juan Carlos I to Spain captured headlines but the former monarch had another focus. Juan Carlos had come back to join a 60th birthday party for his eldest child, Infanta Elena, and as he left, the two shared a special gesture that has clearly united them over the years.
Elena accompanied her father to his car as her celebrations came to an end and said farewell…
King Felipe and King Juan Carlos together to mark special birthday for Infanta Elena
20th December 2023
They’ve rarely been seen together in recent years but King Felipe VI of Spain and his father, King Juan Carlos, were reunited in Madrid for a special occasion.
Infanta Elena, eldest of the three children of Juan Carlos and Queen Sofia, turned 60 on December 20th…
Spain's future queen leads the way for her royal family after turbulent week
15th December 2023
Princess Leonor has been placed firmly at the heart of Spain’s royal public image once again.
A brand new official portrait of the future queen has been released by the royals along with an image of her younger sister, Infanta Sofia.
Both official photos were…
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 her parents (King Paul and Queen Frederica of Greece); the Mellerio Shell Tiara, a gift from her in-laws (Infante Juan and…
A future queen's day of history takes centre stage on royal Christmas card
12th December 2023
It was an historic day for a future queen and it’s become the centrepiece of her family’s festive greeting.
An image of Princess Leonor from the day she came of age and swore her allegiance to the Spanish Constitution has been chosen for the Spanish royal…
King Felipe leaves troubles in Spain behind as he visits Argentina
11th December 2023
King Felipe has attended the inauguration of the President of Argentina in a political ceremony which proved far less controversial for the Spanish monarch that his more recent engagements at home.
Felipe VI stood alongside world leaders for the swearing in which…
Traditions and celebrations for a family reunited as Spain's royals get ready for a special Christmas
6th December 2023
Each family has its own Christmas tradition, and royal families are no exception.
The Spanish Royal Family starts Christmas festivities by releasing their Christmas cards early in December. They share the chards that they will be sending out to those who send them holiday greetings over the festive period.
The Christmas card sent by King Felipe and Queen Letizia in 2022 (© Casa de SM el…
