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The confirmation of Infanta Sofia is a family celebration

Infanta Sofia of Spain has been confirmed at a ceremony in Madrid. The service was also the first public appearance for Sofia’s sister, Princess Leonor, since her return to Spain after completing her studies in Wales. Sofia, 16, and second in line to the Spanish throne, arrived with 17 year old Leonor, the heir, on a sunny morning in Madrid. [getty src=”1493146366&#8243…
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Queen Letizia travels to Croatia to fight childhood obesity

Queen Letizia has travelled to Zagreb, Croatia, to take part in the Congress on Prevention of Childhood Obesity, organised by the World Health Organisation (WHO) and the Government of Croatia.  Her Majesty arrived in the capital Zagreb with an afternoon flight from Madrid. Upon landing, she was welcomed at the airport by Croatian President Zoran Milanović and First Lady Sanja Musić…
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King Juan Carlos heads back to the UAE after second trip to Spain since exile

King Juan Carlos returned to Abu Dhabi after leaving Spain.  The former King of Spain travelled to Europe last week, first stopping in London and then moving on to the country he reigned over for 37 years. He was in Galicia to participate in the II Volvo Regatta, which took place in Sanxenxo over the past few days. However, despite taking part in training and trials, the King was…
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After three Oscars, Meryl Streep wins a Leonor

She’s one of the most critically lauded actresses of all time, and now Meryl Streep will add another award to her numerous trophies: a Princess of Asturias Award. The Princess of Asturias Foundation has announced that Streep is the recipient of this year’s Princess of…
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King Juan Carlos hits the headlines as he returns again to Spain

King Juan Carlos I has hit the headlines in Spain as he makes his second visit to the country since going into self imposed exile almost three years ago. His stay in the nation he ruled for almost forty years comes after a high profile couple of days in the UK where he was among the spectators at the Champions’ League quarter final which saw Real Madrid take a useful away lead. But his…
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