Spain

When family and duty mix: a difficult October on the horizon for King Felipe of Spain

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5th October 2023
Another crucial milestone in Princess Leonor’s military career is fast approaching, and this time her parents will be present for it.On 7th October, Princess Leonor and her fellow cadets at the General Military Academy in Zaragoza will swear allegiance to the flag – an act traditionally presided over by either the monarch or consort.This time, both King Felipe and Queen…
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Spain

Spain's future queen looks emotional as she leaves family to start military training

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17th August 2023
After much anticipation, Princess Leonor has entered the General Military Academy in Zaragoza to kickstart her three-year-long military training programme in the Army. At 12pm on Thursday, 17th August, the Princess of Asturias arrived at the designated drop-off point accompanied by her family: King Felipe, Queen Letizia and Infanta Sofía. The royals had landed about 30 minutes earlier at…
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Features

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 Royal Central.The Spanish monarchy was restored in 1975, following almost 40 years of dictatorship under General…
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Spain

King Felipe, Queen Letizia beam with pride as Princess Leonor talks about her future

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6th July 2023
Princess Leonor was joined by the rest of her family during the culmination of a full agenda during their two days in Girona.On Wednesday, 5 July, the Spanish royals handed out the Princess of Girona Awards to five young people who have excelled in their respective fields. But before the awards ceremony, Princess Leonor and Infanta Sofía made a first stop at the Camiral Hotel to…
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