Spain

Queen Sofia marks milestone anniversary for leading hospital

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13th November 2024
Queen Sofia of Spain has visited a hospital in Madrid celebrating a milestone anniversary.  Queen Sofia was at the San José Institute Foundation to help mark the hospital’s 125th anniversary.  The queen met many different patients to learn more about their physical rehabilitation plans at the hospital and the time that they have spent there. In addition to patients, she also learned…
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Queen Sofía visibly moved at the graves of her parents ahead of brother's burial

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12th January 2023
Queen Sofía of Spain, accompanied by members of the Greek Royal Family, arrived at Tatoi Palace, in Athens, to go visit the graves of her parents, King Paul and Queen Frederica, and supervise the creation of what looks like a new plot to bury King Constantine II. The family, consisting specifically of Queen Sofía, Queen Anne-Marie, Prince Nikolaos and Princess Tatiana, Prince Philippos…
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Spain

Queen Sofía of Spain tests positive for COVID-19

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25th May 2022
Queen Sofía of Spain has tested positive for COVID-19. The news was inserted in the press release published on 23 May to detail the future for King Juan Carlos after the meeting he maintained with part of his family on his first trip to Spain in almost two years.  Queen Sofía herself had only just returned to Spain on Sunday after spending six days in Miami, Florida, where she undertook…
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Queen Sofía of Spain observes 300-year-old tradition

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5th March 2022
Queen Sofía of Spain carried out an engagement related to a 300-year-old tradition in the Spanish Royal Family: the feet kissing of the statue of the Christ of Medinaceli. Upon her arrival in the Basilica, Her Majesty was welcomed by the local church authorities, as well as a small crowd cheering her on. She then sat for the church service before opening the line of worshipers…
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