Spain

King Felipe honours Rafael Nadal with a noble title

Over the last year, we have seen many royals celebrating their nation’s athletes following the 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Paris. This week, King Felipe of Spain celebrated the career and legacy of one of his country’s most prolific athletes, Rafael Nadal.  It’s just been announced that Nadal has been given an aristocratic title. The King of Spain has given him the title of…
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Pope Leo calls for peace and unity at inauguration mass attended by royalty in St. Peter's Square

The Inauguration Mass for Pope Leo XIV has been held in St. Peter’s Square with tens of thousands gathered to see the first American Pope. Several royal families were represented at the service in which the Pope was presented with the Fisherman’s Ring, a symbol of his Pontificate. Pope Leo gave a short sermon in which he called for unity and peace and promised he would not…
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An historic jewel makes rare appearance as royals host important meeting

While the spotlight continues to fall on the Princess of Asturias in Spain, as she carries out her naval training, her parents have just hosted a vital meeting for the country. And Queen Letizia chose one of the most important jewels in the royal collection for the event. King Felipe and Queen Letizia welcomed Abdel Fattah Al Sisi, the President of the Arab Republic of Egypt, to the Royal…
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Queen Sofía given huge honour by King Felipe VI

King Felipe has awarded his mother with Spain’s highest honour as the 50th anniversary of her becoming queen approaches. In an official State Bulletin published on 10 January 2025, King Felipe decreed that Queen Sofía would be awarded the Collar of the Insigne Order of…
Spain

King Felipe and Queen Letizia host glittering reception as Princess Leonor leaves for sea

King Felipe and Queen Letizia of Spain have kicked off the new year with multiple diplomatic engagements while the new star of their royal family has headed out of the spotlight for almost half a year. As Princess Leonor, heir to the throne, packed up and shipped out of Madrid to start a new phase in her military training, her father was at the Royal Palace in Madrid to receive the credentials…
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