Spain

King Felipe presides over a National Day parade tainted by criticism of Prime Minister

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13th October 2022
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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Spain

King Juan Carlos is in the United Arab Emirates

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17th August 2020
The former monarch of Spain, Juan Carlos I, has been living in the United Arab Emirates since he went into self imposed exile at the start of the month. The Spanish Royal Household confirmed his new location when asked whether the King Emeritus was in the UAE. The spokesperson’s response was ”that is what King Juan Carlos has told us.” The confirmation of his whereabouts…
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Spain

Spanish Royal Family attends opening of parliament

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4th February 2020
King Felipe and Queen Letizia were accompanied by their daughters, Princess Leonor and Infanta Sofía at the solemn opening of the Spanish parliament, the Cortes Generales. The royals arrived at the Congress of Deputies and were greeted by President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez and Chief of State of Defense Major, Miguel Ángel Villarroya. Military honours were then presented before His…
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