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Queen Letizia makes passionate plea for childhood in post-pandemic era

Queen Letizia was one of the many guests of honour at the Caixa Forum in Madrid for the celebrations of the 75th anniversary of UNICEF. Founded on 9 December 1946, UNICEF was created shortly after the end of World War II to protect children and adolescents and try to give uniformity to their rights.  Queen Letizia has been Honorary President of UNICEF Spain since 2014 when she took…
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Queen Letizia shines in her best tiara for State Banquet in Sweden

The first day of King Felipe and Queen Letizia’s State Visit to Sweden ended with a glittering State Banquet. Shortly after 8 pm local time, the royals emerged donning their best clothes and jewels, before lining up in the White Sea Hall to receive the salutation line of 90 guests invited for the occasion.  Queen Letizia pulled out all the stops to show the importance this State…
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King Felipe reunites with Italian President for conclusion of State Visit

Following a glittering State Dinner and a morning speech to the Spanish Parliament, Italian President Sergio Mattarella concluded his State Visit to Spain by reuniting with King Felipe to attend the 14th Cotec Europe meeting in Malaga. Upon his arrival at the Edgar Neville Auditorium in the mid-afternoon of Wednesday, 17 November, King Felipe was welcomed by local authorities, including…
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King Felipe and Queen Letizia take the bus to work as they commemorate Madrid's transport anniversary

King Felipe and Queen Letizia kickstarted a period of intense work by taking the bus! Their Majesties travelled aboard one of the many surface public transport vehicles to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the creation of the Madrid Public Transport service.  The King and Queen arrived on the morning of 15 November at stop 90 of the 001 line, where they were welcomed by the Minister of…
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