King Felipe and Queen Letizia have conducted a joint engagement focused on culture and royal history, as they presided over a committee meeting for the Foundation of the Royal Collections.
On Thursday 30th May, Their Majesties arrived in the portion of the Royal Palace that has been converted into the “Gallery of Royal Collections”, where they were welcomed by the Minister of Cultural…
Two kings have welcomed the Ukrainian President Volodymir Zelensky as he visited countries across Europe to looking for support in his country’s ongoing war with Russia.
On Monday, 27th May, Mr Zelensky landed in Madrid, and was personally received by King Felipe at…
King Felipe travelled to the Principality of Asturias to take part in various events connected with this year’s Armed Forces Day, which in Spain falls on the Saturday closest to the 30th of May.
On Friday, 24th May, His Majesty arrived on the San Lorenzo beach in…
When the then Prince Felipe of Spain married Letizia Ortiz Rocosolano, in May 2004, it was not only a historic day for the birth of a new family, or because it was the wedding of the heir to the throne to one of Europe’s most ancient dynasties. It also marked the first wedding in the Almudena Cathedral in Madrid.
Built between 1883 and 1993, it is one of the most recent archdiocesan sees in…
King Felipe and Queen Letizia were back at the Royal Palace to celebrate the anniversary of one of the country’s most important institutions: Spain’s National Police, which is celebrating its bicentenary.
On Wednesday, 8th May 2024, Their Majesties were joined…
It's back to a very special school for King Felipe and Queen Letizia
12th January 2024
King Felipe and Queen Letizia have gone back to school after the Christmas break to visit an institute that got a pretty special recognition.
On 10th January, Their Majesties travelled to the city of León, 330kms north-west of Madrid, where they visited the…
The King of Spain has urged his country to come together in a hard hitting Christmas speech.
Speaking from the Zarzuela Palace in Madrid on Christmas Eve, King Felipe said he wanted to use his address to defend the country’s Constitution which he said had given Spain the strengths it enjoys today.
At the end of a year which has seen protests in many cities against the formation of the…
Spanish State Visit to Denmark draws unexpected attention but royals keep focus on co-operation
8th November 2023
The most intense day of any State Visit is always the second one, because all the formalities are left behind on day one, and the real cooperation work begins. However, the Spanish State Visit to Denmark saw a further focus as day two went on and for unseen reasons.
Day…
Glittering jewels and warm speeches mark Danish State Banquet for Spain
7th November 2023
Christiansborg Palace in Copenhagen was the setting for a glittering State Banquet that closed the first day of King Felipe and Queen Letizia’s State Visit to Denmark.
Shortly before 8pm on Monday, 6th November, more than 200 guests, from both Denmark and Spain…
Pomp, ceremony and a surprise reunion as the Spanish State Visit to Denmark begins
6th November 2023
After much anticipation, King Felipe and Queen Letizia have arrived in Copenhagen to begin their three-day State Visit to Denmark.
Upon their arrival in the Danish capital, the King and Queen of Spain were welcomed by Queen Margrethe, Crown Prince Frederik, Crown Princess Mary and Princess Benedikte, all of whom were waiting on the tarmac when the State plane touched down.
After…
