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King Felipe of Spain watches Toro 21 Army exercise

King Felipe travelled to the Autonomous Community of Aragona to take part in the annual Army principal exercise.  “Toro 21” is the name of the exercise, which this year was focused on integrating the new manoeuvre created by the Castillejos Division, as well as revising the Standard Operative Procedures at the division level. It was also used to renew the certification of the camp as an…
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King Felipe of Spain attends the State funeral of former Portuguese President Sampaio in Lisbon

On Sunday, His Majesty King Felipe was at the head of the Spanish delegation that travelled to Lisbon to take part in the State funeral service of former President Jorge Sampaio.  His Majesty travelled with the Minister of Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation, José Manuel Albares. Upon his arrival at Figo Maduro Military Airport, His Majesty was received by the Minister of Foreign…
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Queen Letizia officially opens new school year

On Wednesday, Her Majesty Queen Letizia reprised one of the most prized traditions of the Spanish Royal Family and travelled to Zaragoza to open the new school year.  The tradition is for members of the Royal Family to travel to an institution of each level of education (primary school, middle school, high school and, sometimes, university) and visit the facilities to mark the beginning of the…
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King Felipe and Queen Letizia welcome Chile's President

King Felipe and Queen Letizia welcomed the President of Chile for an official visit to Spain on Tuesday. King Felipe greeted President Piñera at Zarzuela Palace for an official meeting. Other guests included the Secretary of State for Latin America and the Caribbean and…
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King Felipe opens 2021-2022 Judicial Year

On Monday, King Felipe of Spain presided over the opening of the 2021-2022 Judicial Year.  Despite the judicial power being completely separated from the Crown/Head of State power, as well as the political power in the Parliament, King Felipe is invited to preside this symbolic act every year – a presence established in the Judicial Power Law.  His Majesty arrived at the Justice…
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