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Queen Letizia hears about impact of pandemic on work against drug addiction

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4th February 2021
Queen Letizia learned how the coronavirus pandemic has had an effect on the prevention of drug use in Spain. On Tuesday, the Queen chaired a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Foundation for Help Against Drug Addiction (FAD). Accompanied by Ignacio Bayón, FAD President; Beatriz Martín Padura, General Director; María Rodríguez Renovales, General Secretary; and with the trustees…
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Queen Letizia celebrates winning projects from major social support programme

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4th November 2020
“In times of this pandemic, this kind of initiative becomes even more relevant,” Queen Letizia said as she presided over the closing ceremony of the XII Call for Social Projects of Banco Santander on Tuesday. Held at the Banco Santander headquarters in Madrid, the annual programme supports 12 winning social support projects, with each organisation receiving 42,117 EUR. The money is…
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King Felipe and Queen Letizia return to work after turbulent summer for Spain's royals

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2nd September 2020
The King and Queen of Spain have returned to engagements after a summer which saw them and their family put under scrutiny by politicians and commentators as the fall out from the self imposed exile of King Juan Carlos I continued. Felipe VI and Letizia were back at work after just a fortnight out of the public eye. The couple and their children, Princess Leonor and Infanta Sofia, carried out…
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King Felipe and Queen Letizia begin traditional summer break in Mallorca

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7th August 2020
King Felipe VI of Spain has arrived in Mallorca for his annual summer holiday. Felipe, along with Queen Letizia and their two daughters, was spotted driving into the Marivent Palace on the island where they traditionally spend part of August. The stay is usually a relaxed occasion, marked by photocalls and day trips. However, this year, the visit will be under intense scrutiny as debate…
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