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The exiled royal whose story continues to fascinate: Juan Carlos of Spain

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5th January 2022
King Juan Carlos of Spain marks his birthday as much in the headlines as ever. Despite living in self imposed exile for over a year, the anniversary of his birth excites as much attention in the country he once ruled as any other royal event. In the weeks before he turned 84, on January 5th 2022, papers were filled with articles asking if the former monarch was on his way home. His story is an…
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Belgian court blocks extradition of rapper who threatened Spanish royals

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29th December 2021
In 2018, following a warrant issued for his arrest, Spanish rapper Valtònyc escaped to Belgium, where he has been residing in a judicial limbo ever since.Following a first sentence from Belgium’s High Court in the same year, Spanish authorities appealed the verdict to the European Court in Luxembourg, an opinion that came in March of 2021.The EU Court of Justice stated that…
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King Felipe opens new high speed train line

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21st December 2021
King Felipe of Spain has been joined by other authorities for the inaugural journey of one of Spain’s biggest infrastructure innovations. After swearing in the new Minister of Culture, on the morning of Monday, 20th December, King Felipe, Spain’s Prime Minister…
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Queen Letizia presides over meeting of Cervantes Institute directors in last engagement before holidays

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21st December 2021
In her last event before the Christmas holidays, Queen Letizia travelled to San Sebastián, in the Autonomic Community of Basque Country, to preside over the annual reunion of Cervantes Institute directors.On Monday, the 20th of December, the Queen arrived at the Tabakalera Cultural Centre, where she was welcomed by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Cooperation and European Union, the…
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Royal daughters shine in Spanish Christmas card

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18th December 2021
King Felipe and Queen Letizia’s two daughters, Princess Leonor and Infanta Sofía, shine in the Royal Family’s 2021 Christmas card released by Casa Real.In the image, the King and Queen stand behind their two teenage daughters in an outdoor setting.The…
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Is King Juan Carlos on his way back to Spain?

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16th December 2021
The future of King Juan Carlos is again the subject of debate after a major Spanish newspaper reported that he intends to return home for his birthday.Juan Carlos turns 84 on January 5th 2022 andEl Mundois reporting that the former monarch plans to be back in Spain to celebrate. The paper, quoting friends of Juan Carlos, says he intends to spend some time in the country he ruled…
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