King Juan Carlos and Queen Sofia - Part 3 February - April 2005

[Anna_R]

Originally Posted by Elsa M.

King Juan Carlos visited the basilica of Jesus de Medinaceli, in Madrid´s oldtown, on the occasion of the veneration of the Christ of Medinaceli, celebrated the first day of every month, and especially on March the first.
This religious tradition began in 1682, when the first congregation arrived to the basilica to adore this Jesus, and it has gone on until now.
People have been in line since Wednesday, to adore the image of the Jesus of Medinaceli, to kiss his feet, prey to him or participate in mass.
Photos from ImagineScandinavia:

It's a tradition that, every year, on March 5th, a member of the RF shall visit the church.
Last year, Felipe and Letizia went together to fulfill the tradition.

[HMQueenElizabethII]

Photo today King Juan Carlos and Queen Sofia in Switzerlands:

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From AAP Image:

[Lyonnaise]

King Juan Carlos and Queen Sofia of Spain are in Switzerland for an official visit to the United Nations Office at Geneva and other international organizations based in Geneva from March 6 to 8. (AP Photo/Keystone, Laurent Gillieron)

[HMQueenElizabethII]

Some pics from Getty:

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From AAP Image:

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Pics today fom AAP Image and Getty:

[Lyonnaise]

a few from Polfoto and getty

[Lyonnaise]

Caption:
GENEVA, SWITZERLAND: Canadian High Commissioner Louise Arbour (L), speaks with the Spanish King Juan Carlos I (R), at the office of UN High Commissioner for Human Rights in Geneva, 08 March 2005. Spanish King Juan Cralos I is on an official visit to Switzerland. AFP PHOTO/PHILIPPE DESMAZES (Photo credit should read PHILIPPE DESMAZES/AFP/Getty Images)

[HMQueenElizabethII]

The Royals and Annan yesterday:

[Elsa M.]

King Juan Carlos and Queen Sofia, along with the Princes of Asturias, received Kofi Annan, U.N. general secretary, in La Zarzuela.

For more about this topic, please go to the thread:
http://www.theroyalforums.com/forums...463#post184463

[Elsa M.]

King Juan Carlos and Queen Sofia, accompanied by the Princes of Asturias, will inaugurate today the "Forest of the absentees" and attend mass in tribute to the victims of the terrorist attacks of 11-M 2004.

For more about this topic, please go to the thread:
Anniversary of 11-M 2004

[Anna_R]

King Juan Carlos hosted three audiences today.

From Casa Real

[Elsa M.]

From La Casa del Rey:
1. The King met the Cuban minister for Foreign Issues, Felipe Perez Roque. The Cuban Minister is visiting Madrid in the course of his European tour to impel the normalization process of Cuba's relations with the European Union;

2. His Majesty the King received as well the European Commissioner for Human Rights, Alvaro Gil Robles, who is visiting Spain, to evaluate the situation of the human rights, with special attention to prisoners and immigrants;

3. The King received the mayor of Barcelona, Joan Clos, during the hearing to the Council of Administration of the Fira of Barcelona, presided by Luis Bonet. Don Juan Carlos was informed about the strategic Plan 2001/2010, with its objectives of innovation, technology, image, quality and enterprise criteria.

[pdas1201]

Queen Sofia at the opening of the exhibtion of Marina Karella in Athens, Greece. She also met her brother King Constantine and sister in law Queen Anne Marie of Greece.

[Alexandria]

Originally Posted by pdas1201

Queen Sofia at the opening of the exhibtion of Marina Karella in Athens, Greece. She also met her brother King Constantine and sister in law Queen Anne Marie of Greece.

Great pictures pdas1201! Not too often that Sofia and her brother get together. Sofia looks positively thrilled to see Anne Marie.

I always love seeing pictures of Queen Sofia interacting with other people. Whether it's with another royal person or with a Spanish citizen or children, Sofia always seems to embrace them fully and give them that big grin of hers. She seems like such a personable individual.

[HMQueenElizabethII]

Really great.Thanks lots for photos pdas1201.

[pdas1201]

Queen Sofia shopping at the antiques market in Monastiraki in Athens, Greece.

[marezdote]

Originally Posted by pdas1201

Queen Sofia shopping at the antiques market in Monastiraki in Athens, Greece.

Thanks for the pics pdas!

[Elsa M.]

Originally Posted by pdas1201

Queen Sofia shopping at the antiques market in Monastiraki in Athens, Greece.

Thanks, Pdas!
When were these photos taken?