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King Felipe hosts NATO summit and important anniversary

King Felipe hosted a series of events connected with NATO’s summit taking place in Madrid, which, in turn, coincided with the 40th anniversary of Spain joining the Atlantic defence alliance.  In the morning of Monday, 30 May, King Felipe, accompanied by Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, arrived at Teatro Real, where the solemn commemoration of the anniversary was taking place at the presence of…
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King Felipe receives honour in the US

King Felipe of Spain received the Foreign Policy Association Medal at an award ceremony in the United States. The King of Spain was in the US for a series of meetings and was presented the award on 26 May at the Harvard Club of New York. The honour was handed out at…
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Spain on standby for the return of a king from exile

The Spanish Royal Household has confirmed that King Juan Carlos will return from exile for the first time in almost two years. Officials issued a brief statement less than 24 hours before the former monarch was due to touch down in Spain for a brief visit. Juan Carlos is set to land in the early evening of May 19th 2022. He’ll spend the weekend in Sanxenxo for a sailing regatta with…
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King Felipe back to public duties after extended Covid isolation

Following 12 days in isolation, King Felipe of Spain tested negative for Covid and returned to public duties. On February 21st 2022, Felipe VI carried out his first engagements after his illness, carrying out a series of audiences at Zarzuela Palace, his place of residence.  The first group to be welcomed by the King was the 10th promotion of the Superior Corps of Customs Surveillance, a…
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Queen Letizia gives update on King Felipe's health

Queen Letizia of Spain has given an update on the health of her husband, King Felipe, after he tested positive for COVID-19 on 9 February. When the Queen was visiting a proton therapy centre on 11 February, she told the press that Felipe was doing well with a smile.