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King Felipe of Spain heads to the past as present challenges continue

The King of Spain has spent two days viewing some of the most famous historical artefacts of his country. Felipe VI’s visits came as controversy over the financial affairs of his father, King Juan Carlos I, continue. On July 21st 2020, the Spanish monarch welcomed the President of Portugal to Madrid for a lunch and a tour of the Prado Museum, one of Spain’s most popular tourist…
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Princess Leonor reminds King Felipe about face masks

The heir to the Spanish throne asked her father to replace his face mask after he made one of the most important speeches of his reign. Princess Leonor helped her father maintain pandemic rules as he retook his seat following an emotional address at a National Memorial for…
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King Felipe greeted with flags and cheers on latest stop of Spanish tour

It’s been a difficult few weeks for the Spanish monarchy, but you’d never know the tension behind the scenes judging by Wednesday’s crowds welcoming King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia to the Autonomous Community of Castile and León. Fans carried a banner reading “Viva El Rey” or “Long live The King” as the King and Queen walked through the streets of the…
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Is King Felipe of Spain in danger of losing his throne?

As King Felipe VI took on the latest of his visits around Spain to boost the country following the coronavirus pandemic, he found himself in a wine cellar. Dressed down for Friday and wearing a mask, Felipe stood in the shadows, gazing at the cobwebs. No one would have blamed him for wanting to stay there. For outside, on a cloudy day across Spain, debate about the future of the monarchy continued…
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King Juan Carlos under pressure from Spain's Prime Minister after disturbing allegations made

Spain’s Prime Minister, Pedro Sanchez, has described corruption allegations surrounding the country’s former king, Juan Carlos I, as ”worrying and disturbing.” The political leader spoke out after being asked during a press conference whether the allegations were damaging the Monarchy. Sanchez replied that the claims were‘’worrying’’ adding that they ‘’disturb…
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