Spain

Princess Leonor's 18th birthday is still being discussed - but why?

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4th November 2023
Princess Leonor is now officially an adult, and, following the pomp and pageantry of her swearing ceremony, family and friends flocked to El Pardo Palace to celebrate her big milestone.  And so, on the evening of 31 October 2023, she was joined by King Juan Carlos, who flew specifically for the occasion from Abu Dhabi, Infantas Elena and Cristina, Queen Sofía (who was notably absent from the…
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The monarch's role in Spain

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24th July 2023
Spain’s general election has seen the conservatives win most votes but not a majority and now negotiations begin as several parties vie to form a government. What is the role of Spain’s king, Felipe VI, in this situation? Maddalena Mastrostefano investigates for…
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King Juan Carlos heads back to the UAE after second trip to Spain since exile

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27th April 2023
King Juan Carlos returned to Abu Dhabi after leaving Spain.  The former King of Spain travelled to Europe last week, first stopping in London and then moving on to the country he reigned over for 37 years. He was in Galicia to participate in the II Volvo Regatta, which took place in Sanxenxo over the past few days. However, despite taking part in training and trials, the King was…
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The Laws of Succession....in Spain

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6th October 2022
While the House of Bourbon, a branch of which rules over Spain, has a vey ancient origin, the history of the current Spanish Monarchy is very recent. Spain’s modern history has been troubled to say the least, and the country is still trying to recover from some very deep wounds inflicted on it by events; specifically, the issue of regional identity and independence resurged prominently…
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Spain on standby for the return of a king from exile

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19th May 2022
The Spanish Royal Household has confirmed that King Juan Carlos will return from exile for the first time in almost two years. Officials issued a brief statement less than 24 hours before the former monarch was due to touch down in Spain for a brief visit. Juan Carlos is set to land in the early evening of May 19th 2022. He’ll spend the weekend in Sanxenxo for a sailing regatta with…
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