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King Felipe and Queen Letizia's State Visit to Italy mixes politics, degrees and glitz

King Felipe and Queen Letizia of Spain have completed a high profile State Visit to Italy. And amidst the formal and constitutional events, there was glitz as they attended a gala dinner. On the start of day one of the State Visit, the Spanish King and Queen accompanied PresidentSergio Mattarella to a wreath-laying ceremony at the Victor Emmanuel II National Monument. A solemn wreath…
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Olympic celebrations for King Felipe and Queen Letizia

King Felipe and Queen Letizia of Spain had a celebratory Wednesday as they welcomed Spanish Olympians and Paralympians to a reception. The Spanish King and Queen hosted the reception at the Palace of El Pardo, a palace that was once a royal hunting lodge. They invited the Olympians and Paralympians who represented Spain at the Paris games this summer. Both Felipe and Letizia were happy…
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Spanish government minister questions timing of King Felipe's visit to flood areas

A Spanish government minister has questioned whether the timing of the King and Queen of Spain’s visit to a flood hit part of the country was right. King Felipe and Queen Letizia went to Paiporta in Valencia on November 3rd 2024 to meet some of those affected by the extreme weather which led to horrific torrents that have claimed over 200 lives across the country. However, along with…
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Princess Leonor receives a new title

Add a new title to the long list attached to Princess Leonor’s name: she’s now the honorary mayor of Oviedo. In a ceremony ahead of the annual Princess of Asturias Awards, the future queen of Spain received the title to highlight her connection to the city that hosts…
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Princess Leonor in naval uniform on day of historic first

For the second year, Princess Leonor attended the National Day military parade in her military uniform. Last year saw the Princess sport the gala uniform for cadets of the Zaragoza General Military Academy, in the recognisable army green colour. She wore her Toison de Oro collar, together with the ordinance tie.  This year, she wore the gala uniform for cadets of the Naval Academy in…
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