Spain is celebrating the tenth
anniversary of King Felipe’s accession to the country’s throne and
the Royal Household has released new images to mark the
occasion. Contrary to what is customary in other European
monarchies, it is quite rare for the Spanish Royals to release
images, making these seven photographs (and a video) even more
special. Casa de S.M. el Rey The…
Infanta Elena has carried out two rare
public engagements on behalf of the Spanish Royal Family last
week. King Felipe’s oldest sister stepped out to preside over
the awards ceremony for the “School contest for youth and child and
youth painting”, organised by…
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…
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 the steps of his
airplane; this is not something that usually happens, and it was
therefore a gesture charged with…
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…
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 by State and local authorities,
including the Prime Minister, the Leader of the Opposition, the
Interior Minister and the…
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…
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 two of the Spanish State Visit
to Denmark had begun bright and early for King Felipe and Crown
Prince Frederik, who arrived…
