Spain

Queen Letizia enjoying family time with Princess Leonor and Infanta Sofia before big changes

King Felipe and Queen Letizia of Spain have headed off for a private holiday with their daughters before the late summer brings big changes for the whole family.After almost a week in Mallorca, where they carried out a series of public engagements as their vacations began, Felipe and Letizia are now believed to have left Spain for a break away from the spotlight.A very royal holiday for…
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A surprise visit brings some Christmas cheer after disaster in Valencia

King Felipe and his family made an unexpected trip to one of the worst affected villages in October’s floods.The royals traveled to Catarroja, a village near the city of Valencia, on Sunday, 22nd December, and received a warm welcome from the locals. The King and Queen of Spain had already visited the area, with most people remembering the first visit, just a few days after the…
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King Felipe, Queen Letizia beam with pride as Princess Leonor talks about her future

Princess Leonor was joined by the rest of her family during the culmination of a full agenda during their two days in Girona.On Wednesday, 5 July, the Spanish royals handed out the Princess of Girona Awards to five young people who have excelled in their respective fields. But before the awards ceremony, Princess Leonor and Infanta Sofía made a first stop at the Camiral Hotel to…
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Infanta Sofía Confirmation date revealed

The Confirmation date for Infanta Sofía has been revealed.The Infanta will be confirmed in the Roman Catholic Church alongside her classmates on 25 May, according to Telemadrid program ‘Cámara Real.’The students from Santa María de los Rosales School…
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King Felipe presides over a National Day parade tainted by criticism of Prime Minister

On 12 October, Spain celebrated its National Day.Tradition mandates a military parade in the city centre of the capital Madrid, an event that normally catches the public’s attention for the tribute to the fallen or the smiles provoked by the regiments’ mascots.But on this day, the parade was tainted by a protocol mishap and a public voicing their dissent towards the government…
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