Spain

King Felipe hands out law prizes in Madrid's newest rights centre

Without even taking a break after returning from London, where he attended the Coronation of King Charles III, King Felipe of Spain took part in a ceremony during which he awarded the World Peace & Justice Prize and the Ruth Bader Ginsburg Honour Medals on behalf of the World Jurist Association and the World Law Foundation.  His Majesty arrived at the Rule of Law Digital Centre Madrid on…
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King Juan Carlos hits the headlines as he returns again to Spain

King Juan Carlos I has hit the headlines in Spain as he makes his second visit to the country since going into self imposed exile almost three years ago. His stay in the nation he ruled for almost forty years comes after a high profile couple of days in the UK where he was among the spectators at the Champions’ League quarter final which saw Real Madrid take a useful away lead. But his…
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Queen Sofía begins Easter break listening to music for a good cause

Queen Sofía of Spain is in Palma de Mallorca, where she will spend the Easter break, and took the opportunity to listen to the annual concert that benefits “Projecte Home Balears.” Her Majesty arrived at Mallorca Cathedral on the evening of 3 April and was welcomed by local authorities, including the President of the Balearic Islands, the Mayor of Palma and the General Commander of the…
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Next steps outlined for Princess Leonor's education

The Spanish Royal Household has published a press release indicating the next steps in the education of Princess Leonor. On Tuesday, 14 March, the Minister of Defence, Margarita Robles, held a press conference, indicating that the heir to the throne would undergo her military training according to a revised decree that mimicked the one promulgated for her father, King Felipe.  Ms Robles…
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