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Simoneta Gómez-Acebo Celebrates 43rd Birthday

  October 31, 2011 at 12:10 am by

Her Excellency Doña Simoneta Gómez-Acebo, Grandee of Spain celebrated her 43rd birthday on Friday, October 28th. Simoneta is the only daughter of HRH Infanta Pilar of Spain and the late Don Luis Gómez-Acebo, she is also the eldest niece of HM King Juan Carlos I. María de Fatima Simoneta Luisa Gómez-Acebo y de Borbón was born on October 28th, 1968, which is also the Roman Catholic Feast of Saint Simon. … Continue reading →

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The Prince of Asturias Awards 2011

  October 27, 2011 at 10:39 pm by

The 2011 prestigious Prince of Asturias Awards took place last Friday October 21st, 2011 in Oviedo, the historical capital of the Principality of Asturias. Shortly before noon on Thursday, both Prince Felipe and Princess Letizia granted a series of audiences at the Council Room of the Reconquista Hotel in Oviedo. Later that evening, the Prince and Princess of Asturias attended a concert at the Prince Felipe Auditorium. The awards ceremony took place on Friday … Continue reading →

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Spanish Royal Family Celebrate National Day 2011

  October 17, 2011 at 10:43 pm by

On October 12th, the Spanish Royal Family presided over the annual National Day celebrations in Madrid. Members of the Royal Family present this year were the King and Queen, the Prince and Princess of Asturias, Infanta Elena and the Duke and Duchess of Palma de Mallorca. The celebrations started with a military parade in Madrid, during which His Majesty The King saluted members of the Spanish Armed Forces. By all … Continue reading →

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Carlos Zurita’s 68th Birthday

  October 10, 2011 at 8:41 am by

His Excellency Don Carlos Zurita, the Duke Consort of Soria and Hernani, Grande de España celebrated his 68th birthday yesterday, Sunday October 9th. Don Carlos Zurita is the husband of The Infanta Margarita of Spain and thus a brother-in-law of His Majesty The King. Born Carlos Emilio Juan Zurita y Delgado in Malaga in October 1943, he married the younger sister of King Juan Carlos on October 12th, 1972 at … Continue reading →

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14th Wedding Anniversary of The Duke & Duchess of Palma de Mallorca

  October 4, 2011 at 11:20 pm by

On October 4th, 1997 Her Royal Highness The Infanta Cristina of Spain married Basque sportsman Iñaki Urdangarín Liebaert in Barcelona. The couple’s engagement was announced on May 3rd, 1997 at the Zarzuela Palace in Madrid. The King confered the title of Duchess of Palma de Mallorca for life on Infanta Cristina. Her future husband would therefore be styled, ‘His Excellency Don Iñaki, Duke of Palma de Mallorca’. The wedding mass … Continue reading →

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Juan Urdangarín y de Borbón turns 12

  October 3, 2011 at 7:38 am by

His Excellency Don Juan Urdangarín y de Borbón, Grande de España, celebrated his 12th birthday late last week. Don Juan Urdangarín is the eldest son of HRH The Infanta Cristina of Spain and HE Don Iñaki Urdangarin, Duke of Palma de Mallorca. His Excellency is the second eldest grandson of Their Majesties King Juan Carlos I and Queen Sofia, and is currently eighth in the line of succession to the … Continue reading →

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Enactments & Engagements at The Zarzuela Palace

  September 30, 2011 at 12:06 am by

Madrid, Tuesday September 27th, 2011 His Majesty The King had a busy day at his Madrid residence, The Zarzuela Palace, on Tuesday. The day started at the Audience Hall of the Palace of Zarzuela, where His Majesty gave his signature and endorsed the amendment to Section 135 of the Spanish Constitution. Her Majesty The Queen and the Spanish Prime Minister, Jose Zapatero, were also present. King Juan Carlos I then … Continue reading →

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Queen Sofia at Concert by the Israeli Philharmonic Orchestra

  September 24, 2011 at 12:24 am by

Madrid, Thursday September 22nd, 2011. Her Majesty The Queen attended a concert performed by the Israeli Philharmonic Orchestra at the National Music Auditorium in Madrid. Queen Sofia was accompanied to the concert by her younger sister, Her Royal Highness Princess Irene of Greece. The Queen and her sister were greeted by the director of the Israeli Philharmonic Orchestra, Mr Zubin Mehta. Both Queen Sofia and Princess Irene are longtime lovers … Continue reading →

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Felipe & Letizia attend Journalism Award Ceremony

  September 23, 2011 at 8:06 am by

Madrid, Thursday September 22nd, 2011. Their Royal Highnesses The Prince and Princess of Asturias have attended the Luis Carandell Journalism Awards Ceremony and luncheon. The Ceremony took place at the Palacio del Senado, or the Senate Building, in Madrid, which is not too far from the Royal Palace. Their Royal Highnesses were greeted at the Palacio’s entrace by the President of the Senate, Javier Rojo. The Prince and Princess presided … Continue reading →

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María Zurita’s 36th Birthday

  September 22, 2011 at 9:12 am by

Her Excellency Doña María Zurita, Grande de España, celebrated her 36th bithday last weekend. María Sofía Emilia Carmen Zurita y de Borbón was born in Madrid, Spain on September 16th, 1976. She is the only daughter of Infanta Margarita of Spain, Duchess of Soria and Hernani, and Don Carlos Zurita, Duke of Soria and Hernani. María has an older brother, His Excellency Don Alfonso Zurita. The youngest niece of His … Continue reading →

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Felipe & Letizia attend 9/11 Memorial in Madrid

  September 12, 2011 at 11:45 pm by

Their Royal Highnesses The Prince and Princess of Asturias yesterday attended a 9/11 memorial in Madrid, to mark the tenth anniversary of the attacks in New York, Washington, D.C. and Pennsylvania. The memorial took place at the Juan Carlos I Park in Madrid, also present were the US Ambassador and his wife, as well as the Mayor of Madrid. Ten American oak trees were planted during the ceremony, one for … Continue reading →

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Victoria Federica de Marichalar y Borbón Celebrates her 11th Birthday

  September 11, 2011 at 5:46 am by

Her Excellency Doña Victoria Federica de Marichalar y Borbón celebrated her 11th bithday on September 9th. Doña Victoria is the only daughter of HRH The Infanta Elena of Spain, Duchess of Lugo and Don Jaime de Marichalar. She was born in Madrid. She is the eldest granddaughter of Their Majesties King Juan Carlos I and Queen Sofia of Spain, and as such, she is currently sixth in the line of … Continue reading →

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Felipe & Letizia attend Gala Dinner in Madrid

  September 10, 2011 at 9:23 am by

On September 8th, Their Royal Highnesses The Prince and Princess of Asturias attended a gala dinner at the Palacio de Cibeles in Madrid, to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Expansión newspaper. Also attending were members of the Spanish Government and leading business people. During the gala dinner, a speech was given by The Prince of Asturias, where the Prince expressed his confidence in the Spanish to overcome “painstakingly” the … Continue reading →

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Prince & Princess of Asturias At Opening Ceremony of Telecom Meeting

  September 7, 2011 at 2:46 am by

It was back to work today for Don Felipe and Doña Letizia after their summer holiday. Earlier today, Their Royal Highnesses The Prince and Princess of Asturias arrived at the Palacio de la Magdalena in Santander to officate at the opening Ceremony of the XXV Meeting of Telecommunications. The Prince was dressed in a navy blue suit and lime green tie, whilst the Princess opted for navy blue trousers and … Continue reading →

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King Juan Carlos: Successful Surgery

  September 5, 2011 at 11:40 pm by

Earlier today His Majesty The King of Spain, Juan Carlos I, left the San José Hospital in Madrid following an operation yesterday to repair a ruptured left Achilles tendon. The Palace of Zarzuela issued a statement to confirm that His Majesty The King was in good condition at The Palace of Zarzuela, where he will continue his recovery. The King’s health has been a topic of interest in recent years, … Continue reading →

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Spain’s Oldest Infanta

  September 5, 2011 at 11:36 pm by

Though she may not thank for me for the title of my post, I wanted my first blog posting to feature a lesser known Spanish Royal. A maternal aunt-in-law of His Majesty King Juan Carlos, at almost 94 years she is currently the oldest member of the extended Spanish Royal Family. An Infanta of Spain by her marriage in April 1936 to the Infante Alfonso of Spain, over the years … Continue reading →

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Prince of Asturias at Presidential Inauguration in Peru

  July 29, 2011 at 2:20 am by

HRH the Prince of Asturias is currently in Peru for the inauguration of the nation’s newest President, Ollanta Humala. The official ceremony took place yesterday, July 28th, at the Congress of the Republic in Lima. Prince Felipe arrived in Peru on July 27th, and quickly headed over to Government Palace for a meeting with the outgoing President, Alan Garcia. The duo discussed the relationship between Spain and Peru, and the … Continue reading →

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Princess Lalla Salma Voted Most Elegant Woman at Royal Wedding

  May 16, 2011 at 9:33 pm by

If you watched the recent royal wedding, you might have caught a glimpse of Morocco’s Princess Lalla Salma, wife of King Mohamed VI. Readers of the UK’s celebrity magazine Hello! have voted the Fez-born princess as the most elegant woman at the wedding in London on 29 April. “The North African beauty — dressed in a pale pink and gold caftan, the traditional clothing of her native country — easily … Continue reading →

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Mozah Wows Fashion Onlookers During Visit to Spain

  April 28, 2011 at 1:46 am by

As we had all seen during the Emir of Qatar and his fashionable wife Sheikha Mozah’s state visit to Britain last year, one wondered if Sheikha Mozah could pull it off again during the state visit to Spain. During the start of the visit, Sheikha Mozah choice was a head to toe white outfit which she had accessorized it with a tan belt & clutch see here. After the welcome … Continue reading →

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State Visit from Qatar to Spain

  April 21, 2011 at 9:26 am by

HH Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani and HH Sheikha Moza bint Nasser will begin a state visit to Spain from April the 25th-27th, 2011. The Emir & Sheikha Mozah will officially be welcomed in El Pardo Royal Palace by Their Majesties King Juan Carlos and Queen Sofia. The welcome ceremony will be followed by a lunch where not only the king and Queen will attend but also Their Royal … Continue reading →

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