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King Felipe resumes agenda after summer break

King Felipe has resumed his agenda of activities after the summer break, and after saying goodbye to his elder daughter, who went back to the UK for her second year of study at UW Atlantic.  Dressed in his uniform, with the Commander in Chief sash, the Spanish King welcomed two groups of military personnel; the first was composed of Lieutenants General and an Admiral reserve. The second was…
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Rare appearance for Queen Sofia of Spain as she hosts traditional reception in Mallorca

Queen Sofia of Spain has hosted a reception for officials in Mallorca as she makes as a rare public appearance. Queen Sofia accompanied her son, King Felipe VI, and his wife, Queen Letizia, at the annual evening event for local dignitaries and representatives from across the island. The Spanish royals traditionally stay on Mallorca at the start of August and the reception is part of their…
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Queen Letizia attends Atlàntida Mallorca Film Fest

Queen Letizia attended the closing ceremony of the Atlàntida Mallorca Film Festival, celebrating Spanish cinema. Queen Letizia arrived at the La Misericordia Cultural Centre on the closing night of the film festival and was accompanied by the President of the Balearic Islands, Francina Armengol, as well as other cultural and governmental dignitaries, along with Jaume Ripoll, the Director of…
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All eyes on Leonor's hands as Spain's royals visit Girona

All eyes have been on Princess Leonor’s hands as the Spanish royals are visiting Girona. The Princess of Asturias and her sister, Infanta Sofía, have undertaken several engagements in the city, but what has caught the Spanish media’s attention is the heir to the throne’s hands, which appear to have burns on them. Leonor, 16, has what appears to be burn injuries to three…
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