Spain

King and Queen of Spain stay busy on Friday with four events

King Felipe and Queen Letizia had a busy Friday with four engagements. The couple attended the closing of the Scientific Congress commemorating the 50th anniversary of Doñana National Park, visited Doñana National Park and Parish of Our Lady of the Assumption on the occasion of the Mariano del Rocío Jubilee Year and spent time in San Lúcar de Barrameda. Their first event was at the closing…
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Spain

Spanish Royal Family attends opening of parliament

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…
Spain

King Felipe urges courage in the face of uncertainty at the 2020 Pascua Militar

King Felipe spoke of courage in the face of adversity in a speech to Spanish soldiers on Monday at the Pascua Militar in Madrid. The Pascua Militar is an important Spanish military holiday that recognises the recovery of Menorca for Spain in 1782, created by King Carlos III, and begins the military year in Spain. In a speech to soldiers, as well as to government officials, King Felipe…
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Features

The best royal photo of the decade?

The 2010s have been a time of change for royalty across Europe and, as the decade ends, reflections on the years that have passed throwback images that will last forever. For a picture, the capturing of an instant, can tell a story far better than words. In a royal decade…
Spain

King Felipe and Queen Letizia end state visit to South Korea

On 24 October, King Felipe and Queen Letizia spent their last day in South Korea, ending their four days trip to Asia where they also attended the Enthronement Ceremony of Emperor Naruhito in Japan. The day started with separate events for the royal couple. King Felipe attended a breakfast meeting with the representatives of the main industrial conglomerates of the country. He then attended a…
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Spain

King and Queen of Spain celebrate 30th anniversary of Spanish newspaper "El Mundo"

King Felipe and Queen Letizia of Spain celebrated the 30th anniversary of the Spanish newspaper “El Mundo” last night at the Westin Palace Hotel in Madrid. Upon Their Majesties arrival, they were greeted by the President of the Congress of Deputies, Meritxell Batet; President of the Community of Madrid, Isabel Díaz Ayuso; Vice President of the Government, Carmen Calvo; Minister…
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