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Spain's Royals present National Sports Awards

The Spanish Royal Family has presented the country’s national sports awards at a ceremony in Madrid. Among those celebrated at the event were tennis star Rafael Nadal, footballer Juan Mata and golfer Jon Rahm. King Felipe and Queen Letizia were joined by King Juan Carlos and Queen Sofía for the ceremony which took place at the Pardo Palace on the 10th of January 2019. Also present were King…
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2018 Christmas card of King and Queen of Spain revealed

As we inch closer to Christmas, royals are releasing their Christmas cards and holiday greetings to the public. This week, Zarzuela Palace released the 2018 Christmas card of King Felipe, Queen Letizia, 13-year-old Princess Leonor, and 11-year-old Infanta Sofía. © Casa de SM el Rey This year’s card features the family relaxed on a hike in front of Lakes of Covadonga in Asturias on what…
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King Felipe and Queen Letizia welcome President of China to Spain

The King and Queen of Spain are hosting the President of China on a state visit to their country. This morning King Felipe and Queen Letizia officially welcomed Xi Jinping and his wife, Peng Liyuan, at the Royal Palace in Madrid in a traditional ceremony. Their three-day stay will focus on economic, cultural and political ties between Spain and China. Photo: Casa Real During the official…
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King Felipe opens 19th annual Assembly of the Ibero-American Forum

His Majesty King Felipe of Spain presided over the 19th annual Ibero-American Forum in Madrid this week, gathering together with politicians, intellectuals and social leaders from the more than 20 countries which comprise the Ibero-American area to “promote reflection and debate on the most important challenges that are common to Latin America, the Portuguese-speaking community in the United…
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