The Spanish royals have lent their
support to the tourism industry, returning to one of the world’s
largest tourism fairs in Spain as the country gets ready to
relaunch itself as a top tourist destination. The FITUR:
International Tourism Fair opened in Madrid on May 19th 2021, with
King Felipe and Queen Letizia officially opening the Fair. The
FITUR Fair has, over the years, welcomed…
King Felipe of Spain has spoken by phone
with Spanish Prime Minister, Pedro Sanchez, as military deployment
are sent to the Spanish enclave of Ceuta after thousands of
migrants from Morocco swam on to its beaches at the start of the
week. The influx has resulted in a…
Royal Wedding Rewind: Juan Carlos and Sofia of Spain
14th May 2021
It was a royal wedding that turned into a
marriage of monarchs. Juan Carlos and Sofia of Spain are amongst
the best known kings and queens in recent European history and yet
at the time of their marriage, he had no guarantee of succeeding to
his country’s throne. That…
Queen Letizia gave a speech to mark World
Red Cross and Red Crescent Day in Spain on Wednesday, thanking
those who work worldwide to save lives and serve vulnerable
communities. The Queen was joined by Carolina Darias, Minister of
Health; Francesco Rocca, President of the International Federation
of the Red Cross and Red Crescent; Javier Senent, President of the
Spanish Red Cross; and others…
This week, King Felipe carried out a
series of engagements related to the 27th Annual Iberoamerican
Heads of State and Government Conference, which took place on 21
April in Andorra. For 2021-22, the Dominican Republic has assumed
the Presidency of the Iberoamerican…
Princess Leonor launches submarine
22nd April 2021
The Princess of Asturias has overseen the
launch of a new class of submarine, hailed by experts as crucial
for Spain’s ongoing military operations. Princess Leonor, 15, was
joined by her sister, Infanta Sofia, 13, at the naval base at
Cartagena for the ceremony…
The King of Spain has sent a deeply
personal message to the Queen following the death of The Duke of
Edinburgh. In a telegram, Felipe VI expresses his sympathy on the
passing of his ”dear Uncle Philip”. It is addressed to ”Dear Aunt
Lillibet”. The full message reads ”Dear Aunt Lillibet, we are
deeply saddened to hear about the passing away of dear uncle
Philip.
Grandchildren of monarchs: King Juan Carlos of Spain
5th April 2021
The grandchildren of a monarch navigate
the vagaries of royal life more fully than most. While all are born
as much loved members of a family, the rules that govern
successions mean that they find themselves taking different paths
as the years go by. Royal roles beckon for…
April Sparkle: Spain's Best Diamonds
3rd April 2021
Today, let’s take a look back at some of
the Spanish Royal Family’s best diamonds. Spoiler alert: there’s a
lot of fleur-de-lys motifs! Asturias Fleur-de-Lys Tiara [getty
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King Felipe and Queen Letizia have
travelled to a tiny town in the heart of Aragon to celebrate the
work of a Spanish artist whose impact on the development of modern
painting was huge. The royals spent a day in Fuendetodos to mark
the 275th anniversary there of the birth of Francisco de Goya. The
King and Queen of Spain arrived in the town, which has a population
of around 200 people, to…

