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King Felipe's warm words for King Juan Carlos and Queen Sofía as Spain celebrates its constitution

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 Sofía. During his address to politicians, Felipe spoke of the determination and decisiveness of his father, Juan Carlos, in bringing to fruition the Spanish Constitution…
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King Felipe and Queen Letizia in Peru: Day Two

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 Embassy in Lima on their first State Visit to the country. King Felipe started the day attending the Business Economic Form…
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Spain's royals celebrate National Day

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…
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King and Queen of Spain travel to Paris for museum exhibit opening

King Felipe and Queen Letizia of Spain travelled to the French capital on Friday alongside Spanish Minister of Culture and Sports, José Guirao to visit the retrospective exhibition of Joan Miró’s work. The King and Queen visited the Grand Palais in Paris for the “Miró, la couleur de mes rêves” exhibit where they were joined on their tour by French President Emmanuel…
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Queen Letizia visits Oviedo for beginning of school year

Queen Letizia marked the official start of the 2018/2019 school year with a visit to CP Baudilio Arce and the Doctor Fleming Secondary Education Institute in Oviedo. The Queen was accompanied by the Minister of Education and Vocational Training, Isabel Celáa, and the…
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King Felipe and Queen Letizia open Salamaq’18

King Felipe and Queen Letizia of Spain opened Salamaq’18 on Wednesday, 5 September at the Exhibition Centre of Salamanca. Their Majesties presided over the opening ceremony for the “Salamaq’18” Fair of the agricultural sector and 30 International Expo of Pure Cattle. The fair is being held from 5 September to 9 September. The King is greeted by Virginia Barcones. © Casa de…
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