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King Felipe's warm words for King Juan Carlos and Queen Sofía as Spain celebrates its constitution

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6th December 2018
The King of Spain has led events marking the 40th anniversary of his country’s constitution. And as Felipe VI addressed the Spanish parliament to mark the occasion, he had warm words for his parents, King Juan Carlos and Queen Sofía. During his address to politicians, Felipe spoke of the determination and decisiveness of his father, Juan Carlos, in bringing to fruition the Spanish Constitution…
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King Felipe and Queen Letizia in Peru: Day Two

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14th November 2018
The King and Queen of Spain have enjoyed local culture, talked business and met young people supported by a scheme to open up job opportunities as they continued their State Visit to Peru. Day two of the tour also saw Felipe VI and Letizia host a reception at the Spanish Embassy in Lima on their first State Visit to the country. King Felipe started the day attending the Business Economic Form…
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Spain's royals celebrate National Day

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13th October 2018
While the United Kingdom was celebrating the wedding of Princess Eugenie to Jack Brooksbank, over in Spain, the royals were taking part in National Day celebrations which are held each year on 12 October. As in previous years, King Felipe and Queen Letizia brought along their two daughters, 12-year-old Princess Leonor and 11-year-old Infanta Sofía. They presided over the solemn act of homage to…
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King Felipe and Queen Letizia open Salamaq’18

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7th September 2018
King Felipe and Queen Letizia of Spain opened Salamaq’18 on Wednesday, 5 September at the Exhibition Centre of Salamanca. Their Majesties presided over the opening ceremony for the “Salamaq’18” Fair of the agricultural sector and 30 International Expo of Pure…
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Spanish King and Queen attend memorial for Barcelona terror attacks

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18th August 2018
Yesterday, Their Majesties King Felipe and Queen Letizia of Spain attended a memorial for the Barcelona and Cambrils terror attacks which took place last year on 17 August. The King and Queen travelled to Barcelona alongside the President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez for the memorial service at the Plaza de Cataluña. Upon their arrival, Their Majesties were greeted by President of the…
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