Spain

King Felipe visits new headquarters for Army operations

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27th May 2021
His Majesty King Felipe of Spain visited the headquarters for the Spanish Army’s military operations on Thursday, May 27. The facility, located in Granada, is in charge of directing all matters related to training and logistics for the Army. The centre is under the direct control of the Chief of Staff of the Army, just one rank below the Chief of the Armed Forces, a role that belongs to…
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Slimmed down confirmation set for Princess Leonor

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24th May 2021
The Princess of Asturias will be confirmed into the Catholic Church in a simple ceremony alongside her classmates.Leonor’s confirmation will take place on May 28th 2021 at the same church where she made her First Communion, at Our Lady of Aravaca in Madrid.The ceremony, a year earlier than expected, will be scaled back for all those taking part, because of restrictions imposed by the…
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King Felipe and Queen Letizia keep annual date at major tourism fair

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20th May 2021
The Spanish royals have lent their support to the tourism industry, returning to one of the world’s largest tourism fairs in Spain as the country gets ready to relaunch itself as a top tourist destination.The FITUR: International Tourism Fair opened in Madrid on May 19th 2021, with King Felipe and Queen Letizia officially opening the Fair.The FITUR Fair has, over the years, welcomed…
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Queen Letizia thanks Red Cross volunteers for hard work over the past year

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7th May 2021
Queen Letizia gave a speech to mark World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day in Spain on Wednesday, thanking those who work worldwide to save lives and serve vulnerable communities.The Queen was joined by Carolina Darias, Minister of Health; Francesco Rocca, President of the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent; Javier Senent, President of the Spanish Red Cross; and others…
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