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Dutch and Spanish Royals respond to Russian invasion of Ukraine

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24th February 2022
At dawn on Thursday, 24th February 2022, eastern Europe was plunged into a war that had been brewing for weeks. Russia launched a military attack on its neighbour Ukraine, and the reactions of world leaders have come fast. Among the first to speak up were King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima. In a statement released through Twitter in both Dutch and English, the Royals expressed their…
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Queen Sofia praised for her support for the arts at prize giving ceremony

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23rd February 2022
Queen Sofia has presented some of Spain’s most prestigious cultural awards.On February 22nd 2022, she oversaw a special ceremony at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts of San Fernando, in Madrid. Queen Sofia handed out the prizes at the 2022 Ibero-American Patronage Awards of the Callia Foundation. Since 2019, Queen Sofia have been the patron of the organisation and award.This year the…
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Queen Sofía in the spotlight as King Felipe continues his isolation

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17th February 2022
Queen Sofía of Spain has presided over the meeting of the Renal Foundation Íñigo Álvarez de Toledo, hosted to celebrate the entity’s 40th anniversary.Her Majesty arrived at the Rosewood Villa Magna Hotel, in Madrid, on February 17 2022 where she was welcomed by local dignitaries. The Queen opened the meeting by introducing the President of the Patronage of the Foundation…
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Queen Letizia gives update on King Felipe's health

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13th February 2022
Queen Letizia of Spain has given an update on the health of her husband, King Felipe, after he tested positive for COVID-19 on 9 February.When the Queen was visiting a proton therapy centre on 11 February, she told the press that Felipe was doing well with a smile.
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Queen Letizia visits proton therapy centre

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12th February 2022
Queen Letizia of Spain visited QuirónSalud, the first structure in Spain to offer proton therapy. The facility is located in Pozuelo de Alarcón, only a short distance away from Madrid. In the only act remaining on the schedule following the positive COVID test for King Felipe, Her Majesty arrived at the structure in the morning of Friday, 11 February, and was welcomed by Health Minister…
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