Spain

Iñaki Urdangarin begins prison sentence

Spain’s Iñaki Urdangarin, the brother-in-law of King Felipe and husband to Infanta Cristina, has begun his five year and ten-month prison sentence. He signed himself in to Brieva jail in Avila – a town northwest of Madrid. He had been given a five-day deadline to report to the prison of his choosing. It was just a week ago that Spain’s Supreme Court upheld the prison sentence…
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San Antonio hosts King Felipe and Queen Letizia

San Antonio, Texas, was host to King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia of Spain yesterday. The King and Queen are currently in the United States to celebrate the tricentennial of New Orleans, Louisiana, and San Antonio. Today, they will spend day two in the city. Tuesday, their…
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King and Queen of Spain begin visit to the United States in New Orleans

King Felipe and Queen Letizia of Spain have begun their trip to the United States in New Orleans, Louisiana, where they arrived last evening at sunset at the Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport. Upon arrival, they were greeted by Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards and New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell among other officials. © Casa de SM el Rey After greeting the King and Queen, the…
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King Felipe and Queen Letizia to be guests of President Trump and First Lady Melania

The White House has announced that President Donald Trump and his wife, Melania will host King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia of Spain at The White House on 19 June. But rather than making history with a visit, like he has been with North Korea, this a visit to acknowledge history and the part Spain played in the founding of the Southern States. Which have resulted in the strong foundation for their…
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King Felipe attends bullfight

His Majesty King Felipe VI of Spain was the guest of honour at the San Isidro Fair in Madrid this weekend, joining thousands of attendees at the annual event organised by the Press Association of Madrid. King Felipe attended the traditional Corrida de la Prensa on Sunday…
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Spanish royals host Custodian of the Crown of Romania for lunch

Members of the Spanish Royal Family hosted Her Majesty Margareta, Custodian of the Crown of Romania and her husband, Prince Radu for lunch at their home at Zarzuela Palace on Monday, 28 May at noon. Casa Real released two photos from the private meal on their website. The Romanian royal couple is in Spain for a five-day visit that has included a visit by Her Majesty to the Spanish Red Cross and…
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