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Busy start to the New Year for King Felipe as he attends President Lula's inauguration in Brazil

King Felipe wasted no time in resuming royal duties following the festive period with a quick visit to Brazil to attend the inauguration of President Lula da Silva. The King, accompanied by his Minister of Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation, was met by Brazilian officials at the Brasilia Air Base when his airplane landed, and travelled to the Spanish Embassy to meet with workers…
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King Felipe flies into Qatar for Spain's first World Cup match

King Felipe flew to Doha, Qatar, to attend the Spanish team’s first match of the FIFA World Cup. His Majesty landed in the Emirate accompanied by the President of the Superior Council for Sports, and the two were welcomed by authorities, including the Qatari Minister for Youth and Sports and the Spanish Ambassador to Qatar. The King was then accompanied to Al Thumama Stadium…
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King Felipe and Queen Letizia begin official visit to Croatia

King Felipe and Queen Letizia have began a two-days official visit to Croatia, aimed at celebrating the 30th anniversary of the two countries’ diplomatic relations and signing a Memorandum to reinforce cooperation between the two countries. Their Majesties, accompanied by the Minister of Science and Education and the State Secretary for the European Union, landed at Zagreb Airport on…
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Princess Leonor is surrounded by both of her grandmothers as Princess of Asturias Awards ceremony returns to its usual splendour

King Felipe, Queen Letizia, Queen Sofía and Infanta Sofía accompanied Princess Leonor for the traditional Princess of Asturias Awards ceremony.  At 6:24 pm on Friday, 28th October, the royals departed the Reconquista Hotel and, at 6:31, made their way on the blue carpet, posing for photographers before entering the Campoamor Theatre, in Asturias’ capital Oviedo (which is also Queen…
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