King Juan Carlos has set foot again in Spain, returning home after almost two years in exile.
The former monarch touched down in Vigo in Galicia in the early evening of May 19th 2022. On hand to greet him was his elder daughter, Infanta Elena, who hugged him warmly as he stepped off the plane before curtseying.
As he was driven away from the airport he had the windows of his car lowered so…
The Spanish Royal Household has confirmed that King Juan Carlos will return from exile for the first time in almost two years.
Officials issued a brief statement less than 24 hours before the former monarch was due to touch down in Spain for a brief visit.
Juan Carlos…
King Felipe and Queen Letizia are currently hosting a two-day state visit from the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani, and his wife, Sheikha Jawaher Bint Hamad Bin Suhaim Al Thani.
The official state visit began on Tuesday, 17 May, but the Sheikh arrived in…
King Juan Carlos seems set to return to Spain after almost two years in Abu Dhabi as a guest of the late Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed al Nahyan, former head of state of the United Arab Emirates.
Several newspapers have reported that the man who ruled Spain for almost forty years will be back in the country imminently.
The news comes as King Felipe made the trip to the UAE with the…
Abu Dhabi and the Spanish royal family have had a very public links in recent years since King Juan Carlos decided to go into self imposed exile there in 2020. Now, his son, King Felipe VI, has visited the country without stopping to see his father.
King Felipe visited…
The year was 1922 and Spain was under the rule of King Alfonso XIII. Las Hurdes was a small territory in the Extremadura province, that, aside from the name, shared little with the territory it is today.
His Majesty decided to explore the area, but was strongly…
King Felipe and Queen Letizia of Spain travelled to Pinofraqueado, in the Las Hurdes, to commemorate the centenary of King Alfonso XIII’s visit to the territory.
Queen Letizia joined her husband, who was already in the area, and were accompanied by the President of the Extremadura Parliament and the Minister of Territorial Policy. They received the welcome from local authorities and the…
King Felipe of Spain has opened the 26th edition of the Ages of Men Foundation exhibition, titled “Transitus” (“passage” or “transition” in English) in the St Mary Cathedral in Plasencia.
His Majesty toured the exhibition, which is divided in seven…
With its rich history and varied geography, Spain provides a stunning backdrop for feature films, commercials, and TV shows, and Queen Letizia attended an event on 9 May to learn more about attracting film crews to the country.
The Spanish Queen took part in several…
Queen Letizia presided over the ceremony for the Queen Letizia Awards, created by the Royal Patronage for Disabilities. Her Majesty is Honorary President of the Patronage’s Council.
The Spanish queen arrived in Mérida, a small town about 350kms south-east of Madrid, on the morning of Wednesday, 4th May, accompanied by the Minister of Social Rights and 2030 Agenda, Ione…
