Another princess and heir to the throne
is set to head to military school like her European counterparts.
Spain’s Princess Leonor, 16, will undergo military training after
leaving the Atlantic College in Wales. She will graduate from the
Welsh school in 2023. According to Spanish reports, the Princess of
Asturias will train in the army, air force and navy like her father
before her.
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…
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…
King Felipe heads off on overseas visit while Princess Leonor remains star of Spain's royal summer
8th August 2022
The King of Spain is in Colombia for the
swearing in of the country’s president. Felipe VI is spending
several days in Bogota as the new administration of Gustavo Petro
commences. Meanwhile, his heir remains the star of Spain’s royal
summer as she enjoys her continuing stay in Mallorca. Princess
Leonor was seen supporting a local market on an evening outing with
her mother…
Rare appearance for Queen Sofia of Spain as she hosts traditional reception in Mallorca
5th August 2022
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 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…
King Juan Carlos of Spain has been
spending the past days with members of his family as he marks two
years since his decision to leave the country he once ruled. He is
spending the actual anniversary of his self imposed exile, August
3rd, with Infanta Cristina, his youngest daughter, who arrived in
the United Arab Emirates in recent days. Several of his
grandchildren are also with him. His…
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…
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…
Princess Leonor’s summer vacation from
college has started but she is packing in public engagements. She
was accompanied by her family at the Princess of Girona Foundation
Awards on July 4 2022. The heir to the throne, who carries the
title of Princess of Girona, was joined by her parents, King Felipe
VI and Queen Letizia and her younger sister, Infanta Sofia, for the
ceremony, after having…
