King Felipe and Queen Letizia attended the launch of a new economic and marketing campaign for Spain last week, Spain for Sure, to present a strong face of the country in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Their Majesties attended the launch at the Prado Museum alongside the Minister of Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation; the Minister of Industry; the Secretary of State for Global…
King Felipe and Queen Letizia were accompanied by their daughters Leonor, Princess of Asturias and Infanta Sofia as they visited the newly opened theatre, Teatros del Canal, in Madrid. The King and his family wished to show their support for the cultural sector upon their…
Infanta Cristina Federica Victoria Antonia de la Santísima Trinidad de Borbón y de Grecia was born on 13 June 1965 to the then-Prince and Princess of Asturias (Juan Carlos and Sofía) at Sanyres Loreto in Madrid.
The Infanta is the second child and younger daughter of…
Asturias Fleur-de-Lys Tiara
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Queen Letizia is reported to have received this tiara as a fifth anniversary present from her husband, King Felipe, but didn’t wear it in public until 2015 when she chose it for Queen Margrethe II’s 75th birthday celebrations. The main piece, a diamond…
Spain’s King Juan Carlos, the father of reigning King Felipe VI, is under investigation for suspected kickback payments related to the contract to build the high-speed train line to Mecca from Medina in Saudi Arabia.
The Supreme Court’s prosecutor made the…
In 1997, the life of the Spanish King came under threat as a plot was made to kill him during the opening of a new museum. The failed assassination attempt on King Juan Carlos was discovered by Spanish police by chance and resulted in an international hunt for the men who…
Spanish frontline healthcare workers to receive Princess of Asturias Award this fall
4th June 2020
Spanish frontline healthcare workers will receive the Princess of Asturias Award for Concord this year, Casa Real announced on Wednesday.
In a statement posted to Twitter, King Felipe, Queen Letizia and Princess Leonor wrote, “All of you, who throughout these difficult and very hard months have faced the pandemic on the front line, symbolise the spirit of struggle,” in announcing the…
Spain’s King Felipe held a videoconference with the Operations Command on Saturday for Armed Forces Day at the Retamares Base in Pozuelo de Alarcón.
The King was greeted by Minister of Defence, Margarita Robles; Chief of Defence Staff, Miguel Ángel…
Spain’s King Felipe and Queen Letizia met with young Spanish talents at Zarzuela Palace in Madrid on Thursday, 28 May.
Their Majesties, clad in surgical masks, sat six feet apart from the eight young talents from research, technology, business, culture and social…
King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia of Spain have led a minute’s silence for the tens of thousands of people who have died of Covid-19 in their country. The tribute came as Spain began a period of ten days national mourning for all those who have lost their lives because of the coronavirus pandemic.
The King and Queen of Spain were joined by their daughters, the Princess of Asturias and…
