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The shadows of the past continue to dominate Spain's Royal Family in a year that looked to the future

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27th December 2022
The Spanish Royal Family had a relatively quiet year in 2022 but one event dominated. The much anticipated but brief return of King Juan Carlos I to the country he reigned over for close to four decades brought controversy and became the hallmark of twelve months where the past was as present as the future. The year began as usual with King Felipe and Queen Letizia’s attendance at the…
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Princess Leonor and Infanta Sofìa's first joint engagement cancelled over weather fears

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5th June 2021
The Princess of Asturias and her sister, Infanta Sofìa, have seen their first joint engagement without their parents cancelled because of a storm alert. On Saturday June 5th 2021, they should have planted six trees in the natural reserve of Hayedo de Montejo, Madrid, accompanied by 35 other teenagers, mostly aged between 14 and 16. Unfortunately, due to the storm alert, the event had to be…
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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…
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King Felipe takes family to the theatre

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20th June 2020
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 reopening after the coronavirus pandemic. King Felipe, Queen Letizia and their daughters Leonor and Sofia all wore face…
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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…
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King of Spain bestows Order of Civil Merit on Spanish citizens

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20th June 2019
The King of Spain, Felipe VI bestowed the Order of Civil Merit on various Spanish citizens on Wednesday at the Royal Palace of Madrid. Queen Letizia accompanied her husband, as did their two daughters, Leonor, Princess of Asturias and Infanta Sofía. The ceremony took place on the fifth anniversary of King Felipe’s enthronement, and 41 citizens (from 17 autonomous communities and the two…
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