Spain

King Felipe at high level meeting on response to floods that devastated Spain

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5th November 2024
Following an emotionally charged visit to meet people affected by devastating floods, King Felipe chaired a crisis meeting about the response to the extreme weather which has claimed over 200 lives across Spain.The Spanish king oversaw an executive meeting at the Headquarters of the Military Emergency Unit (UME) of Torrejon Air Base. The meeting’s main topic of discussion was the changing…
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King Felipe faces an angry crowd in Valencia

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3rd November 2024
Tensions ran high as King Felipe and Queen Letizia paid a visit to the flood-stricken area of Valencia on Sunday afternoon.Protestors, angered at the perceived lack of warning and support from their government leaders, threw mud and insults at the Spanish royals — with…
Spain

Princess Leonor in naval uniform on day of historic first

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13th October 2024
For the second year, Princess Leonor attended the National Day military parade in her military uniform.Last year saw the Princess sport the gala uniform for cadets of the Zaragoza General Military Academy, in the recognisable army green colour. She wore her Toison de Oro collar, together with the ordinance tie. This year, she wore the gala uniform for cadets of the Naval Academy in…
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Spain

Surprise! Queen Letizia is watching you study

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20th September 2024
It’s back to school season, and, like every year, Queen Letizia kickstarted the new academic year by visiting the Doctor José Zapatero Domínguez Institute.Her Majesty arrived in the small Cantabria town on 18th September. There, she was welcomed by a delegation of authorities, including the President of the Autonomic Community of Cantabria, and the Mayor of Castro Urdiales.After…
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Spain

King Felipe and Queen Letizia find out there's no such thing as a private date night for royals

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25th August 2024
It was supposed to be a regular date night for them and yet King Felipe and Queen Letizia soon found themselves the centre of photography flashes and cheers from the crowd that had gathered at the restaurant’s entrance. On Thursday, 22nd August, the Royal couple took advantage of the empty nest and went out for dinner in a restaurant on Plaza de Oriente, very close to the capital’s Royal…
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