There was one final ovation. On a humid
afternoon in early summer, in a place indelibly associated with
royalty, King Juan Carlos of Spain stood on a balcony painted in
the colours of his country’s flag to acknowledge the cheers of the
crowd. They knew they were watching the end of an era. For this
would be the king’s last official public appearance. Juan Carlos
confirmed he would be…
Infanta Pilar of Spain, Duchess of
Badajoz, Dowager Viscountess of la Torre, the elder sister of King
Juan Carlos I of Spain and the aunt of the current King Felipe VI
of Spain, has been diagnosed with cancer. She is currently
undergoing chemotherapy and is doing…
King Juan Carlos of Spain is retiring
from public life. The former monarch will stop carrying out
engagements from June 2nd 2019, the fifth anniversary of the
announcement of his abdication. Juan Carlos, who ruled Spain from
1975 until 2014, confirmed he would be giving up…
Soft, striking and above all, symbolic.
The wedding bouquet carried by the future Queen of Spain, Letizia
Ortiz, at her royal wedding on May 22nd 2004 was filled with
significance. From personal touches to nods to one of the oldest
ruling dynasties in Europe, Letizia filled her posy with meaning.
At the heart of her cascading bouquet were the iris and the lily,
closely associated with the House…
At the third annual Dementia X Forum at
the Royal Palace in Stockholm, Sweden, Princess Sofia and Queen
Silvia of Sweden welcomed Queen Sofía of Spain and Princess
Takamado of Japan to their country for the event. Dementia X was
hosted by BBC World News journalist and…
Queen Letizia honoured the World Day of
the Red Cross and Red Crescent in Zaragoza on Tuesday. The event
celebrates the work of Red Cross staff and volunteers and their
life-saving work around the world. The Queen was received at
Auditorio Palacio de Congresos of Zaragoza…
King Juan Carlos of Spain’s health is in
the spotlight again after he had to rely on support to walk into
the Cathedral of Notre-Dame in Luxembourg for the funeral of Grand
Duke Jean. Juan Carlos leaned on the arm of an aide as he made his
way into the church on Saturday, accompanied by his wife, Queen
Sofia. The king, who ruled Spain from 1975 until his abdication in
2014, also used a stick for…
Queen Letizia of Spain has travelled to
the Republic of Mozambique in Africa for a three-day cooperation
trip. The Queen arrived at Maputo International Airport in the late
afternoon on 28 April and will conclude her visit today. She has
been accompanied by Secretary of…
Sofía de Borbón y Ortiz, the younger
child of King Felipe and Queen Letizia of Spain, was born at 4:50
pm on 29 April 2007 in Madrid at the Ruber International Hospital.
She was born via caesarian section. Her older sister is Leonor,
Princess of Asturias. [getty…
One of the world’s most prestigious
children’s literature prize ceremonies took place in Spain
Thursday, with Queen Letizia honouring the winners. The Queen spoke
about the impact of literature on young people during the event at
Madrid’s historic Royal Post Office building, Casa de Correos.
“Thanks to all those who make it possible with your daily work that
so many…
