European Royals

Queen Sofia leads Spain's royals as they gather to say farewell to her sister, Princess Irene of Greece

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17th January 2026
Queen Sofia of Spain was supported by two of her granddaughters, Princess Leonor and Infanta Sofia, as funeral ceremonies began for Princess Irene of Greece. Irene, Sofia’s younger sister, died on January 15 at the age of 83 at her home at the Zarzuela Palace in Madrid. The first of her funeral ceremonies was held at the Orthodox Cathedral of St Andrew and St Demetrius in Madrid on…
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Queen Sofia of Spain given rare honour by King Felipe VI as she becomes star of celebrations marking restoration of monarchy

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21st November 2025
Queen Sofia of Spain has been presented with one of Spain’s highest honours by her son, King Felipe VI, as the country’s royals mark 50 years since the restoration of the monarchy. King Felipe appeared emotional as he pinned the honour on to his mother’s shoulder in a moving ceremony in the Royal Palace in Madrid. Earlier, he had spoken of Queen Sofia’s integral role…
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Another debut for Spain's second in line to the throne as Queen Letizia makes a statement with her dress choice

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12th October 2025
Spain’s Infanta Sofia attended events marking the country’s National Day for the first time. Sofia, 18, joined her parents, King Felipe and Queen Letizia, and her older sister, 19 year old Princess Leonor, for the military parade and official reception in Madrid. They’re two of the most important engagements in the Spanish royal year and her attendance marks another chapter…
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King Juan Carlos has written a memoir and it's being published just in time for Christmas

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12th September 2025
It’s a Christmas present that Spain’s royals don’t necessarily want to find beneath their tree this festive season. King Juan Carlos has written a memoir and it’s hitting shops at the start of December. Juan Carlos, who brought Spain out of dictatorship and into democracy before falling from grace, has told his side of his story in a much anticipated book. Publishers…
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