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Now her husband is in exile, what next for Queen Sofia of Spain?

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3rd August 2020
In the words of her husband, she is the ”great professional”. Queen Sofia of Spain has been easily the most popular member of her country’s royal family for years. She’s also been one of the most influential royals Europe has known in recent times. As he worked towards dismantling the machinery of dictatorship that had held Spain in its grip since the country’s civil…
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BREAKING: King Juan Carlos of Spain leaves country in exile amid corruption scandal

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3rd August 2020
King Juan Carlos of Spain is to leave the Zarzuela Palace in Madrid, his home for half a century, as controversy around his financial affairs grows. The former monarch, who ruled Spain between 1975 and 2014, will leave for an undisclosed location. The announcement was made by the Royal Household. In a letter to his son King Felipe, Juan Carlos wrote: “Your Majesty, dear Felipe: With the…
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Queen Letizia: Our fashion favourites

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26th July 2020
With a penchant for making the high street look high-priced, it’s no wonder Spain’s Queen Letizia makes headlines for her fashion so often. Whether she’s in Zara, a ballgown, or her trusty espadrilles, Letizia always brings out her fashion A-game. Let’s take a look at some of our favourites from the Spanish queen: Kristin Contino, Chief Reporter [getty…
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Emotional King Felipe recalls night of Olympic glory

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24th July 2020
On the day that the Tokyo Olympics were meant to get under way, Spain’s King Felipe has recalled the moment he carried his country’s flag on one of its most famous sporting nights. Felipe joined many other Spanish flag bearers to recorded special messages celebrating the Olympic spirit, as a way of marking the Tokyo Games which have been postponed because of the coronavirus pandemic. As…
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