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King Felipe returns to Barcelona's Mobile World Congress

King Felipe of Spain travelled from Madrid to Barcelona to take part in the annual opening of the Mobile World Congress hosted by the Catalonian capital.  His Majesty’s agenda began with the inaugural dinner, which was held at the Catalonian National Museum of Art. The King was accompanied by State and local authorities, including the Prime Minister, the Minister of Economic Affairs and…
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Felipe de Marichalar joins his grandfather King Juan Carlos in exile

King Juan Carlos of Spain’s 24-year-old grandson, Felipe Juan Froilán de Marichalar y Borbón, has been at the centre of a number of scandals in the recent months. He has been involved in nightclub brawls, police interrogations and has been linked to right-wing figures. Felipe, who is fourth-in-line to the throne, has now discreetly left Spain to join his grandfather, Juan Carlos, in exile…
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Infanta Sofía to relocate to the Vale of Glamorgan in Wales

Infanta Sofía of Spain has announced that she will follow in her elder sister’s footsteps in the autumn when she heads to a new school. The Spanish Royal Family has announced that Infanta Sofía will attend UWC Atlantic College in the Vale of Glamorgan in Wales for the International Baccalaureate program. She completed the entire required selection process through the Spanish Committee…
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King Felipe and Queen Letizia inaugurate tourism fair

King Felipe and Queen Letizia of Spain are continuing a hectic week of official engagements. When reunited in Madrid, they opened FITUR, the tourism fair that constitutes an annual appointment for the couple.  Upon their arrival at the IFEMA complex where the fair is hosted, the King and Queen, who were accompanied by many state and local authorities, including the President of the House of…
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