Queen Letizia attended a working meeting with the Board of Directors of the Spanish Federation of Rare Diseases earlier this week to discuss upcoming initiatives.
Queen Letizia has been affiliated with the Spanish Federation of Rare Diseases for ten years, having participated in events for World Day of Rare Diseases in 2009.
The Federation released a statement marking the anniversary, saying that…
Spain's Royals present National Sports Awards
11th January 2019
The Spanish Royal Family has presented the country’s national sports awards at a ceremony in Madrid. Among those celebrated at the event were tennis star Rafael Nadal, footballer Juan Mata and golfer Jon Rahm.
King Felipe and Queen Letizia were joined by King Juan Carlos…
King and Queen of Spain preside over 98th annual ABC International Journalism Awards
18th December 2018
Their Majesties King Felipe and Queen Letizia of Spain were on hand this week to honour the winners of the journalistic prizes awarded by the newspaper ABC, which recognises excellence in the fields of journalism and photography in the previous year. This year’s winners…
2018 Christmas card of King and Queen of Spain revealed
13th December 2018
As we inch closer to Christmas, royals are releasing their Christmas cards and holiday greetings to the public. This week, Zarzuela Palace released the 2018 Christmas card of King Felipe, Queen Letizia, 13-year-old Princess Leonor, and 11-year-old Infanta SofÃa.
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This year’s card features the family relaxed on a hike in front of Lakes of Covadonga in Asturias on what…
King Felipe's warm words for King Juan Carlos and Queen SofÃa as Spain celebrates its constitution
6th December 2018
The King of Spain has led events marking the 40th anniversary of his country’s constitution. And as Felipe VI addressed the Spanish parliament to mark the occasion, he had warm words for his parents, King Juan Carlos and Queen SofÃa.
During his address to politicians…
State Banquet in Spain as King Felipe and Queen Letizia welcome China's President
29th November 2018
The King and Queen of Spain have hosted a State Banquet in Madrid in honour of the President of China and his wife. During the dinner, at the Royal Palace in the city, Felipe VI spoke of the bonds and shared goals between the two countries and looked towards future ties.
Xi…
King Felipe and Queen Letizia welcome President of China to Spain
28th November 2018
The King and Queen of Spain are hosting the President of China on a state visit to their country. This morning King Felipe and Queen Letizia officially welcomed Xi Jinping and his wife, Peng Liyuan, at the Royal Palace in Madrid in a traditional ceremony. Their three-day stay will focus on economic, cultural and political ties between Spain and China.
Photo: Casa Real
During the official…
King Felipe and Queen Letizia in Peru: Day Two
14th November 2018
The King and Queen of Spain have enjoyed local culture, talked business and met young people supported by a scheme to open up job opportunities as they continued their State Visit to Peru. Day two of the tour also saw Felipe VI and Letizia host a reception at the Spanish…
King Felipe and Queen Letizia of Spain begin state visit to Peru
13th November 2018
The King and Queen of Spain have begun their State Visit to Peru. Felipe VI and Letizia touched down in Lima at the start of a three-day trip focused on boosting relations between Spain and Peru as well as celebrating the historic ties between the two countries.
The first…
Spain's royals celebrate National Day
13th October 2018
While the United Kingdom was celebrating the wedding of Princess Eugenie to Jack Brooksbank, over in Spain, the royals were taking part in National Day celebrations which are held each year on 12 October.
As in previous years, King Felipe and Queen Letizia brought along their two daughters, 12-year-old Princess Leonor and 11-year-old Infanta SofÃa. They presided over the solemn act of homage to…