When the then Prince Felipe of Spain
married Letizia Ortiz Rocosolano, in May 2004, it was not only a
historic day for the birth of a new family, or because it was the
wedding of the heir to the throne to one of Europe’s most ancient
dynasties. It also marked the first wedding in the Almudena
Cathedral in Madrid. Built between 1883 and 1993, it is one
of the most recent archdiocesan sees in…
Why Queen Letizia of Spain's famous engagement ring has disappeared from view
21st May 2024
Letizia Ortiz Rocasolano was not a name
familiar to royal watchers up until around 31 October 2003, and
even then, many had their doubts that the rumours—that her
engagement to Prince Felipe, the Prince of Asturias, was about to
be announced—were true. But on 1…
King Felipe and Queen Letizia were back
at the Royal Palace to celebrate the anniversary of one of the
country’s most important institutions: Spain’s National Police,
which is celebrating its bicentenary. On Wednesday, 8th May 2024,
Their Majesties were joined…
Queen Letizia puts spotlight on children's literature as she continues recovery from accident
8th May 2024
Queen Letizia enjoyed her annual
appointment with youth literature, at Madrid’s Real Casa de
Correos, as she handed out the “El Barco de Vapor” and “Gran
Angular” prizes. Her appearance came as she continues to
recover from an accident at home which left her with a broken bone.
Her Majesty arrived at the venue in the evening of Tuesday, 7th
May, and was welcomed by dignitaries…
It's back to a very special school for King Felipe and Queen Letizia
12th January 2024
King Felipe and Queen Letizia have gone
back to school after the Christmas break to visit an institute that
got a pretty special recognition. On 10th January, Their Majesties
travelled to the city of León, 330kms north-west of Madrid, where
they visited the…
Queen Letizia highlights worthy cause with her fashion choice on first solo engagement of 2024
9th January 2024
Queen Letizia has resumed her solo agenda
for 2024 after proudly watching her daughter debut in the most
important military ceremony in the Spanish calendar. And she has
done so by once again making headlines for her choice of
clothing. On 9th January, as Madrid is…
The King of Spain has urged his country
to come together in a hard hitting Christmas speech. Speaking from
the Zarzuela Palace in Madrid on Christmas Eve, King Felipe said he
wanted to use his address to defend the country’s Constitution
which he said had given Spain the strengths it enjoys today. At the
end of a year which has seen protests in many cities against the
formation of the…
The Queen of Denmark is hosting The King
and Queen of Spain for the first official Spanish visit to Denmark
in nearly half a century. Queen Letizia turned to some of her
mother-in-law’s favourite jewels for the occasion. Casa de
S.M. el Rey For their arrival, Queen…
Spanish State Visit to Denmark draws unexpected attention but royals keep focus on co-operation
8th November 2023
The most intense day of any State Visit
is always the second one, because all the formalities are left
behind on day one, and the real cooperation work begins. However,
the Spanish State Visit to Denmark saw a further focus as day two
went on and for unseen reasons. Day…
Christiansborg Palace in Copenhagen was
the setting for a glittering State Banquet that closed the first
day of King Felipe and Queen Letizia’s State Visit to Denmark.
Shortly before 8pm on Monday, 6th November, more than 200 guests,
from both Denmark and Spain, arrived at the palace. The last ones
to get there were the royals; first was Princess Benedikte, who
wore a red gown topped…
