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King Felipe and Queen Letizia make first official visit to Austria

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1st February 2022
King Felipe and Queen Letizia undertook their first trip outside of Spain in 2022 for a one-day official visit to Austria. The royal couple, who travelled with Spanish Culture and Sports Minister Miquel Iceta, landed at Vienna-Schwechat Airport on Monday, 31 January. They were welcomed by the Austrian Foreign Minister and the Spanish Ambassadors in Austria.  Next, the convoy made its way…
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A look back on King Felipe's busy year

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30th January 2022
King Felipe of Spain celebrates his 54th birthday in a rare break from tradition. Because 30 January falls on a Sunday, he will not be working, as he has done most years since becoming an actively working member of the Royal Family.  He will have more time to reflect on…
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King Felipe heads to Honduras as his speech on colonialism makes international headlines

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27th January 2022
The King of Spain is currently on a visit to Central America and has just arrived in Honduras after a stay in Puerto Rico which saw Felipe VI deliver a speech on colonialsim that has made headlines around the world. The king’s decision to praise Spanish explorers for bringing civilization and European culture to America has put him on the front pages of newspapers globally. His speech in…
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Business as usual for Spain's royals as family marriage breakdown hits headlines

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25th January 2022
Spain’s biggest royal headlines over the past few days reached their peak when Infanta Cristina and Iñaki Urdangarín announced their separation with a short statement released to EFE, Spain’s national news agency.  The announcement, on January 24th 2022, came at the start of a busy week for Spain’s royals. As the news broke, King Felipe was already on his way to Puerto Rico, where…
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King Felipe officially opens new Foreign Affairs Ministry building

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20th January 2022
King Felipe officially opened the newly renovated building for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation. Upon his arrival, the King was welcomed by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, José Manuel Albares, and, before receiving a tour of the facility, maintained a meeting with him.  His Majesty was then shown around the structure with its newly rebuilt offices and…
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