Prosecutors in Spain investigating
allegations of financial impropriety by King Juan Carlos are on the
point of bringing their inquiries to an end meaning no lawsuits
will be filed against the former monarch. Leading newspaper, El
Pais, says Spain’s Supreme Court and its anti corruption prosecutor
are preparing a report that will set out why the investigations are
ending. The decision to…
Queen Letizia travels to Switzerland to showcase Goya exhibition
9th October 2021
Queen Letizia has travelled to
Switzerland for a preview of an exhibition about Francisco de Goya,
one of Spain’s iconic painters. Accompanied by the Minister
of Culture and Sports, Miquel Iceta, Her Majesty travelled to Basel
on October 8th 2021, to have an exclusive…
Queen Sofía of Spain reunites with daughter Elena at social inclusion awards ceremony
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…
King Felipe in Bilbao for sustainable transport conference
8th October 2021
King Felipe travelled to Bilbao to
preside over the opening of the SUM Congress, a meeting designed to
promote sustainable mobility and its potential implementation in
the city. Upon his arrival at Palacio de Congresos y de la Música
Euskalduna Jauregia on Wednesday, 7 October, King Felipe was
welcomed by the leader of the Basque Government Iñigo Urkullu, the
President of the Basque…
Queen Letizia closes conference on journalism and science
7th October 2021
Queen Letizia of Spain travelled to San
Millán de la Cogolla, in the Autonomic Community of La Rioja, to
preside over the closing act of the International Seminar of
Language and Journalism. Her Majesty travelled to the Monastery of
Yuso accompanied by the Minister…
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…
Queen Letizia opens FAO's World Food Forum via video call
3rd October 2021
To close her work week, Queen Letizia
virtually connected with Rome on Friday to open the World Food Day
conference. Her Majesty has made a trip to the Italian capital
almost every year to visit the Food and Agriculture Organisation
headquarters, which are located in the centre of Rome, right in
front of Circo Massimo. However, due to current travel
restrictions, Queen Letizia…
Queen Emerita Sofía of Spain has
continued her tour of food banks around Spain with a visit to
Burgos – the capital of the Autonomic Community of Castilla y
León. The visit comes in the context of the Reina Sofía
Foundation launching the campaign…
King Felipe calls for more moderate tone in political debates
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…
King Felipe and Queen Letizia host lunch for the President of Angola at the Royal Palace
29th September 2021
King Felipe and Queen Letizia’s
diplomatic agenda for the week continued; after their meeting with
the Portuguese President on Monday, they welcomed the President and
First Lady of Angola at the Royal Palace on Tuesday. The Angolan
Presidential couple is in Spain for an official two-day visit. The
trip comes shortly after Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez
travelled to Angola in…
