On 1 November 2003, Spain’s Casa Real announced that the heir to the throne, Felipe, Prince of Asturias was to marry the divorced Spanish television newscaster, Letizia Ortiz Rocasolano. At the time, the announcement came as a surprise to most.
The then Prince Felipe presented Letizia with a white gold 16-baguette diamond ring during his proposal. She also gave Felipe a classic book and…
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) orLou Gehrig’s disease is a neurological disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord.French neurologist Jean-Martin Charcot discovered the disease in 1869. In 1939, ALS became well-known afterLou…
Queen Letizia honoured the World Day of the Red Cross and Red Crescent in Zaragoza on Tuesday. The event celebrates the work of Red Cross staff and volunteers and their life-saving work around the world.
The Queen was received at Auditorio Palacio de Congresos of Zaragoza…
Queen Letizia of Spain has travelled to the Republic of Mozambique in Africa for a three-day cooperation trip.
The Queen arrived at Maputo International Airport in the late afternoon on 28 April and will conclude her visit today. She has been accompanied by Secretary of State for International Cooperation and Latin America and the Caribbean, Juan Pablo de Laiglesia and the Director of Cooperation…
The Spanish Royal Family has traditionally celebrated Easter by attending a Mass on the Island of Majorca (Mallorca). Queen Sofía and her daughter-in-law, Queen Letizia walked side by side despite their public quarrel at the Easter Mass last year.
This morning King Felipe…
On Wednesday, Queen Letizia of Spain travelled to the Real Monasterio de la Encarnación (Royal Monastery of the Incarnation) in the Spanish capital of Madrid to see its recent renovations. These improvements have allowed the Real Monasterio de la Encarnación to be more…
It’s been a relatively quiet fashion period for the British royals, especially with the Duchess of Sussex on maternity leave. But this week we’ve decided to spotlight two of the most stylish European royals: Crown Princess Mary of Denmark and Queen Letizia of Spain.
Crown Princess Mary at the Rainbow Awards
The Crown Princess looked lovely at the Danish Rainbow Awards, an annual event…
Queen Letizia attends Means of Communication and Mental Health Conference
6th April 2019
Queen Letizia attended a mental health conference on Wednesday, the “Means of Communication and Mental Health” conference hosted by the Spanish Mental Health Confederation and the Foundation of Spanish Urgent.
The purpose of the conference, according to the Spanish…
King Felipe and Queen Letizia’s state visit to Argentina began with a welcome at the presidential residence, Casa Rosada (Pink House in English), hosted by President Mauricio Macri and his wife, First Lady Juliana Awada on Monday.
The welcome ceremony provided for…
King Felipe and Queen Letizia of Spain are to undertake a state visit to Argentina, the first from a Spanish monarch in roughly 16 years, beginning today.
Their Majesties arrived in Buenos Aires last night, and their official agenda starts today in the capital.
The King and Queen’s visit today will include laying a wreath this morning at the monument to General San Martín (a national hero…
