Spain

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

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7th January 2020
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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The best royal photo of the decade?

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29th December 2019
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

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25th October 2019
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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King and Queen of Spain celebrate 30th anniversary of Spanish newspaper "El Mundo"

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2nd October 2019
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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Spain's royals host reception in the Balearic Islands

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8th August 2019
King Felipe VI of Spain has welcomed politicians, community leaders and high profile members of the local community to a special reception held on Mallorca. The Spanish monarch was joined by his wife, Queen Letizia, and his mother, Queen Sofia, for the event which marks the royal family’s annual stay on the island. Felipe, Letizia and Sofia hosted the reception at the Royal Palace of La…
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