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Europe's new 'queen' school: Spotlight on UWC Atlantic College

With the news earlier this week that Princess Leonor, the elder daughter of King Felipe and Queen Letizia, will be attending UWC Atlantic College in Wales starting from this autumn, we thought this would be the perfect time to look closer at this unique, community-minded school to find out why it’s currently so popular with the European royals.Princess Leonor, who will begin a two-year study…
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Queen Letizia hears about impact of pandemic on work against drug addiction

Queen Letizia learned how the coronavirus pandemic has had an effect on the prevention of drug use in Spain.On Tuesday, the Queen chaired a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Foundation for Help Against Drug Addiction (FAD).Accompanied by Ignacio Bayón, FAD President; Beatriz Martín Padura, General Director; María Rodríguez Renovales, General Secretary; and with the trustees…
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Why King Juan Carlos of Spain won't ever lose his title

Spain’s government has confirmed that King Juan Carlos will retain his title for life. The country’s Prime Minister, Pedro Sanchez, explained the decision after being asked whether ministers planned to revoke his royal status.Carles Mulet, a member of the Valencian electoral coalition called Compromis, tabled a written question to Spain’s government about Juan Carlos&#8217…
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Spain's royals find traditional event changed by pandemic

King Felipe VI of Spain began his royal year in a very different way. Every January 6th, the Spanish monarch oversees the ‘Pascua Militar’ in Madrid, the traditional ceremony marking the start of the military year. However, in 2021, events were curtailed owing to the coronavirus pandemic.King Felipe and Queen Letizia arrived at the Royal Palace in Madrid on a cold and crisp…
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