King Juan Carlos has announced his plans
for returning to Spain in a letter sent to his son, King Felipe,
that Casa Real has made public. The former monarch plans to reside
permanently in Abu Dhabi, but he will return to Spain “frequently.”
However, he will not stay in Zarzuela Palace when he does return to
the country he led for decades. Juan Carlos requested that Felipe,
who…
Infanta Cristina’s husband, Iñaki
Urdangarín, has been granted parole and will now be able to enjoy
conditions that are still undisclosed. Urgandarín was granted
this privilege after successful participation in the Intervention
Program for Economic Crimes (Programa…
Queen Sofía of Spain carried out an
engagement related to a 300-year-old tradition in the Spanish Royal
Family: the feet kissing of the statue of the Christ of Medinaceli.
Upon her arrival in the Basilica, Her Majesty was welcomed by the
local church authorities…
At an event on Thursday, 3 March, Queen
Letizia of Spain used fashion to make a statement in support of
Ukraine. While Letizia and other female royals are often watched
for their fashion choices, this look has gone beyond supporting
national designers and has made a political statement. At a meeting
at the Mutua Madrilena Foundation Grants for Social Projects in
Madrid, Letizia paired a…
King Felipe and Queen Letizia travelled
to Pamplona to award the Gold Medals for Fine Arts for prize
recipients for the years 2020. Arriving at the Baluarte Congress
Palace and Navarra Auditorium in the Autonomic Community’s capital,
Their Majesties were welcomed…
Questions over whether King Juan Carlos will return to Spain after prosecutors shelve investigations into his finances
3rd March 2022
The path for a return to Spain for King
Juan Carlos has become clearer after Spanish authorities said they
were shelving their investigations into his finances. Prosecutors
at the Spanish Supreme Court confirmed they were dropping their
inquiries on March 2nd 2022, paving…
King Felipe attends welcome dinner for Mobile World Congress Barcelona and dedicates touching words to Ukraine
1st March 2022
King Felipe of Spain concluded his first
week back to work after COVID-19 isolation by travelling to
Barcelona to take part in the GSMA Mobile World Congress Barcelona
2022. His Majesty was in the Catalonian capital on Sunday and
Monday, with the first day dedicated to the welcoming dinner for
the Congress. Arriving at the National Museum of Art of Catalonia
on the evening of Sunday, 27…
Dutch and Spanish Royals respond to Russian invasion of Ukraine
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…
King Felipe closes Entrepreneurs conference on a basketball court
24th February 2022
King Felipe of Spain continued his week
back to public duties with a day trip to Valencia to take part in
the closing of the General Assembly of the Valencian Association of
Entrepreneurs (VAE), which is celebrating its 40th
anniversary. Upon his arrival in the…
King Felipe and Queen Letizia took part
in the gala evening celebrating the opening of the “Nebrija 2022”
Year. The Royals arrived at Teatro Real in Madrid in the evening of
21st February, and were welcomed by political and cultural
authorities, before entering the Falla Hall, where they received
authorities from the Nebrija Foundation. Once in the main event
area, the King and Queen…
