Spain

Spain's Princess Leonor gets starring role on special souvenir marking royal anniversary

As the fiftieth anniversary of the restoration of Spain’s monarchy approaches, it’s the future queen who is taking a starring role in commemorations. With just days to go until the country marks five decades since royal power was restored, a new set of stamps has been released and it’s Princess Leonor, the heir to the throne, who is front and centre. Correos The Spanish…
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Spain

Spain's future queen pays tribute to long gone royals

Princess Leonor has made a visit to the lands that once made up the ancient kingdom of Navarre and took the time to pay tribute to its long gone royal family. Leonor, 19, was visiting Navarre for the first time as heir to the throne. Her parents, King Felipe and Queen Letizia, were at her side for the trip which marks her first official appearance there as Princess of Viana, the official title…
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Belgium

Belgium's spare finds out that growing up royal means everyone's talking about you

Prince Gabriel of Belgium has discovered that growing up a royal brings its own unusual aspects. As the second in line to the throne turns 22, papers in his home country are already speculating about who he might marry. However, in a sign of changing times, it is the prince who is being spoken about as a potential consort to a future ruler. Prince Gabriel of Belgium poses for a birthday…
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Spain

Rare appearance for Spain's Queen Sofia on big night in royal calendar

Queen Sofia of Spain made a rare public appearance as she joined King Felipe at one of the most important events in the royal calendar. Every year, for decades, Spain’s royals have welcomed people to a glittering reception at their summer home, Marivent, on the island of Mallorca. This year, for the first time, Princess Leonor, 19, and her 18 year old sister, Infanta Sofia, joined the…
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