Spain

King Felipe caught in controversy after refusing to stand for a sword

King Felipe VI of Spain has faced criticism from some politicians in Spain for choosing not to stand up when a sword belonging to a famous rebel against his country’s rule was paraded in front of him. The King of Spain kept his seat when a sword belonging to Simon Bolivar was brought into a ceremony marking the inauguration of the new President of Colombia. Other dignitaries attending…
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King Felipe takes off his tie - to protect the environment

The King of Spain ditched his tie, briefly, to try and cut down on energy use. Felipe VI removed his tie during an official lunch with the Spanish Prime Minister, Pedro Sanchez, in Mallorca, adhering to government advice. Pedro Sanchez did the same. As Spain continues to deal with hotter than usual temperatures, ministers have told workers to remove their ties in the office so that they stay…
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First family outing as Spain's royals begin traditional Mallorca stay

The Spanish Royal Family have begun their annual summer vacation to Mallorca and appeared together for the first time as they stepped out for a visit to the Cartuja de Valldemossa. King Felipe, Queen Letizia, Princess Leonor and Infanta Sofía posed for a family photo in the King Juan Carlos I gardens before greeting local dignitaries including President Francina Armengol, President of the…
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King Felipe and Queen Letizia welcome world leaders to Madrid for NATO summit

King Felipe and Queen Letizia welcomed guests as they arrived at Madrid’s Royal Palace to attend the opening dinner of the NATO Summit taking place in the Spanish capital on Wednesday and Thursday.  With the invitation-only requesting cocktail attire, Queen Letizia recycled her Magna Magnolia dress from The 2nd Skin Co which she debuted for the 2021 Princess of Asturias Awards. She paired it…
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