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Casa Real reveals King Juan Carlos family conversations - what we know so far

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26th May 2022
It was one of the trips that caused the most stirrup in Spain – King Juan Carlos returned to the country after almost two years. Following much speculation, the Royal Household decided to release a short statement detailing what happened during the much-anticipated meeting of the former monarch with the majority of his family. Present for the meeting were King Felipe and Queen…
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Hot weather, a very warm welcome for King Juan Carlos and a new dilemma for King Felipe

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21st May 2022
Temperatures in some parts of Spain are hitting record levels and the heat seems to be spreading. As he set foot on Spanish soil for the first time in almost two years, King Juan Carlos found himself the star of a very warm welcome indeed.Even the man at the centre of the celebrations seemed somewhat surprised by them. Large crowds and loud cheers greeted him as he made his way to the sailing…
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King Juan Carlos returns to Spain from exile

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19th May 2022
King Juan Carlos has set foot again in Spain, returning home after almost two years in exile.The former monarch touched down in Vigo in Galicia in the early evening of May 19th 2022. On hand to greet him was his elder daughter, Infanta Elena, who hugged him warmly as he…
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Spain on standby for the return of a king from exile

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19th May 2022
The Spanish Royal Household has confirmed that King Juan Carlos will return from exile for the first time in almost two years.Officials issued a brief statement less than 24 hours before the former monarch was due to touch down in Spain for a brief visit.Juan Carlos…
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King Felipe and Queen Letizia host Qatar state visit

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18th May 2022
King Felipe and Queen Letizia are currently hosting a two-day state visit from the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani, and his wife, Sheikha Jawaher Bint Hamad Bin Suhaim Al Thani. The official state visit began on Tuesday, 17 May, but the Sheikh arrived in Madrid the day before, and King Felipe travelled to the Royal Palace, where the Emir and his wife will be quartered for the…
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A King that dared to hope: how Alfonso XIII's trip changed Las Hurdes forever

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13th May 2022
The year was 1922 and Spain was under the rule of King Alfonso XIII. Las Hurdes was a small territory in the Extremadura province, that, aside from the name, shared little with the territory it is today.His Majesty decided to explore the area, but was strongly advised against it by many prominent voices at the time, who had conducted studies on the area and were less than…
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