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Jewels for July: Spain's Modern Rubies

The only ruby tiara in the Spanish Royal Family’s collection is the Niarchos Ruby Bandeau and its accompanying parure. [getty src=”108407442″ width=”425″ height=”594″ tld=”ca”] Princess Sophia of Greece and Denmark received a treasure trove of jewels on her wedding day in 1962. In addition to the Prussian Tiara, a gift from her parents (King…
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Murdered royals: Queen Blanche of Navarre

Queen Blanche II was born on 9 June 1424 as the daughter of John II of Aragon, King of Navarre, and his wife, Queen Blanche I of Navarre. Blanche grew up in the Palace of the Kings of Navarre of Olite with her family. Blanche was a member of the House of Trastámara which was a dynasty of kings in Spain that first governed in Castile beginning in 1369 before expanding its rule into Aragon…
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King Felipe and Queen Letizia visit Castilla-La Mancha

King Felipe and Queen Letizia continued their visit through Spain on Thursday, visiting the city of Cuenca in the Castilla-La Mancha with a trip focused on young people and adults living with intellectual disabilities. Their Majesties arrived at the ASPADEC facilities and…
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King Felipe attends reopening of Spain's border with Portugal

King Felipe attended the symbolic reopening of the Spanish border with Portugal on Wednesday, another step to re-opening the country following the COVID-19 pandemic. The border between Spain and Portugal is referred to as ‘la raya’ or ‘the line’ and was closed for three-and-a-half months during the COVID-19 pandemic. Both countries are still experiencing spikes in cases, but the…
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