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Queen Sofía of Spain reunites with daughter Elena at social inclusion awards ceremony

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8th October 2021
Dressed in a bubblegum pink floral jacket that slightly resembled a croupier’s outfit, Queen Sofía of Spain arrived at Madrid’s Casino on Wednesday, 6 October, to hand out the MAPFRE Foundation’s prizes.  Upon arrival, Her Majesty was reunited with her eldest daughter, Infanta Elena, Duchess of Lugo, the Director of the Social Action sector of the foundation.  Queen…
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King Juan Carlos says he ''must now think'' of his own funeral

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6th October 2021
King Juan Carlos of Spain has told a biographer that the time has come when he has to start thinking about his funeral. Speaking to author Laurence Debray from self imposed exile in Abu Dhabi, Juan Carlos confessed his mind had turned to his own final farewell as he watched the burial service for Prince Philip in April 2021. He told the writer that his own father’s funeral had been done…
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King Felipe calls for more moderate tone in political debates

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1st October 2021
King Felipe of Spain travelled to Galicia to take part in the La Toja Forum and hand out the forum’s prize. His Majesty arrived in O Grove, Pontevedra, accompanied by the First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economics Nadia Calviño and was welcomed by a plethora of authorities that included the President of the Galician Parliament Alberto Núñez Feijóo, and two former Prime…
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King Felipe marks 500th anniversary of Logroño siege

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25th September 2021
King Felipe of Spain travelled to La Rioja Autonomic Community to celebrate the 500th anniversary of the siege of its capital, Logroño.  His Majesty visited several exhibitions on September 25 that celebrate the history of the place and its most prominent characteristic: wine production.  Upon his arrival, King Felipe was welcomed by the President of La Rioja Autonomic Community…
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