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← Older postsSpanish Royals Preside over Day of the Armed Forces
Madrid – June 1st, 2013 Their Majesties The King and Queen were accompanied by the Prince and Princess of Asturias to preside over the Day of the Armed Forces ceremony in Madrid on Saturday June 1st. This very solemn ceremony is a tribute to all fallen soldiers on Armed Forces Day and this year took place on the Plaza de la Lealtad in Madrid. The Plaza de la Lealtad also … Continue reading
Posted in Spanish Royals | Tagged Armed Forces Day, Juan Carlos I, Military, Queen Sofia, The Prince of Asturias, The Princess of Asturias | Leave a commentNinth Wedding Anniversary for Felipe and Letizia
The Prince and Princess of Asturias celebrated their ninth wedding anniversary on May 22nd. Prince Felipe, the heir to the Spanish throne, married former television journalist Letizia Ortiz Rocasolano at a lavish wedding ceremony which was celebrated at the Cathedral of Santa María la Real de La Almudena in Madrid. The couple have two daughters: Infantas Leonor and Sofia. It was business as usual for the Prince and Princess despite … Continue reading
Posted in Spanish Royals | Tagged Audience, The Prince of Asturias, The Princess of Asturias, Wedding Anniversary | 1 CommentSpanish Royals Attend Pledge of Allegiance to Royal Guard Ceremony
The Prince and Princess of Asturias, accompanied by Infanta Pilar, Duchess of Badajoz, presided over the Pledge of Allegiance to the Royal Guard Ceremony at the El Pardo Palace on May 10th. Also present during this very solemn ceremony were the Spanish Minister of Defence and the only daughter of Infanta Pilar, Doña Simoneta Gómez-Acebo. The Prince of Asturias, who was dressed in full military uniform and wore the beret … Continue reading
Posted in Spanish Royals | Tagged Infanta Pilar, Military, The Prince of Asturias, The Princess of Asturias | Leave a commentSpanish Royal Family attend Easter Sunday Mass
March 31st, 2013 – Palma de Mallorca Members of the Spanish Royal Family attended the traditional Easter Sunday Mass at the Cathedral of Santa Maria de Palma de Mallorca. Present this year were Queen Sofia, the Prince and Princess of Asturias along with their two daughters Infantas Leonor and Sofia, and Infanta Elena. King Juan Carlos did not travel to the Balearic capital this Easter as he is still in … Continue reading
Posted in Spanish Royals | Tagged Easter, Infanta Elena, Infanta Leonor, Infanta Sofía, Juan Carlos I, Mass, Queen Sofia, The Prince of Asturias, The Princess of Asturias | 1 CommentSpanish Royal Family Hosts Dinner In Honor Of IOC Evaluation Commission
Her Majesty Queen Sofia and members of the Spanish Royal Family presided over a gala dinner in honour of the IOC Evaluation Commission at the Palacio Real in Madrid on Wednesday, March 20th. The Queen was accompanied by TRH The Prince and Princess of Asturias and the Infantas Elena and Pilar of Spain. The IOC are in Spain this week to discuss Madrid’s bid to host the 2020 Olympic Games. Prior … Continue reading
Posted in Spanish Royals | Tagged Infanta Elena, Infanta Pilar, International Olympic Committee, Olympic Games, Queen Sofia, Sport, The Prince of Asturias, The Princess of Asturias | Leave a commentRoyals attend Papal Inauguration Mass at the Vatican
March 19th, 2013 – The Vatican World leaders and members of several royal houses attended the Papal Inauguration Mass at the Vatican for His Holiness Pope Francis today. Over 200,000 pilgrims had packed into St Peters Square to witness this very solemn ceremony. Royals present were King Albert II and Queen Paola of Belgium, Grand Duke Henri and Grand Duchess Maria Teresa of Luxembourg, Prince Felix of Luxembourg, the Prince … Continue reading
Posted in Belgian Royals, British Royals, Dutch Royals, Liechtenstein Royals, Luxembourg Royals, Monaco Royals, Spanish Royals | Tagged Albert II of Monaco, Albert II of the Belgians, Grand Duchess Maria Teresa, Grand Duke Henri, Hereditary Prince Alois, Hereditary Princess Sophie, Inauguration, King Willem-Alexander, Mass, Pope Francis, Prince Félix of Luxembourg, Princess Charlène, Queen Máxima, Queen Paola, The Prince of Asturias, The Prince of Wales, The Princess of Asturias | 3 CommentsSuccessfully Surgery for King Juan Carlos
March 3rd, 2013 – Madrid The Spanish Royal Court announced on Monday that the surgery on His Majesty the King for a herniated disc on his spine was a success. The 75 year old Spanish Monarch entered the La Milagrosa Clinic in Madrid on Sunday and greeted the awaiting media with a jovial “Here I go again”, which was obviously a reference to the health problems of the King over … Continue reading
Posted in Spanish Royals | Tagged Health, Hospital, Infanta Cristina, Juan Carlos I, Prime Minister Rajoy, Queen Sofia, Surgery, The Prince of Asturias, The Princess of Asturias | 1 CommentWillem-Alexander & Máxima Host Heirs in Apeldoorn
The Prince of Orange and Princess Máxima were the hosts of the heirs to the thrones of Europe this past weekend, at Castle ‘t Oude Loo in Apeldoorn. The weekend is likely to be the final time all the couples are together as counterparts, as the Prince Willem-Alexander will become monarch on April 30. Present were Prince Philippe and Princess Mathilde of Belgium, Crown Princess Mary of Denmark, Hereditary Grand … Continue reading
Posted in Dutch Royals | Tagged Crown Prince Haakon, Crown Princess Mary, Crown Princess Victoria, Hereditary Grand Duchess Stéphanie, Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume, King Willem-Alexander, Prince Daniel, Prince Philippe, Princess Mathilde, Queen Máxima, The Prince of Asturias, The Princess of Asturias | 1 CommentSpanish Royal Family Receive National Handball Team
The Spanish Royal Family received the Spanish Handball National Team at the Zarzuela Palace on Monday, February 11. Present at the reception were Their Majesties the King and Queen and the Prince and Princess of Asturias. The Spanish team are the current world handball champions, having beating Denmark at the tournament finals on January 27th. In a speech the King congratulated the entire team, their coaches and technical staff. His … Continue reading
Posted in Spanish Royals | Tagged Juan Carlos I, Queen Sofia, Sport, The Prince of Asturias, The Princess of Asturias | Leave a commentSpanish Royal Family’s Luncheon for President of Guatemala
The Spanish Royal Family hosted a luncheon in honour of the official visit to Spain by the President of Guatemala and the First Lady at the Palacio Real in Madrid. The official visit from Guatemala took place between February 12th and 14th. The visit began with a private audience at the Zarzuela Palace between the King and the President, Mr.Fernando Perez Molina. Present at the luncheon at the magnificent Palacio … Continue reading
Posted in Spanish Royals | Tagged Guatemala, Juan Carlos I, Official Visit, Queen Sofia, The Prince of Asturias, The Princess of Asturias | Leave a commentSpanish Royal Family host Diplomatic Corps Reception
January 23rd – Madrid King Juan Carlos and Queen Sofia hosted the annual New Years reception given to the diplomatic corps accredited in Spain at the Palacio Real in Madrid. Their Majesties were accompanied by the Prince and Princess of Asturias, and the Spanish Prime Minister, Mariano Rajoy, who was joined by his wife. This year’s reception saw the number of invited guests reduced from last year’s 300 to around … Continue reading
Posted in Spanish Royals | Tagged Juan Carlos I, Prime Minister Rajoy, Queen Sofia, The Prince of Asturias, The Princess of Asturias | Leave a commentRoyal Audiences At The Zarzuela Palace
Members of the Spanish Royal Family held a series of audiences at a Reception Room of the Zarzuela Palace this week. On January 15th, The Prince of Asturias hosted an audience for the Secretary of Defense of the United States of America, Mr. Leon Edward Panetta. The following day Prince Felipe hosted audiences for the Real Sociedad Deportiva Alcala, the first International Congress of Digital Photography, The Chamber of Commerce … Continue reading
Posted in Spanish Royals, Uncategorized | Tagged Audience, Juan Carlos I, Queen Sofia, The Prince of Asturias, The Princess of Asturias | Leave a commentMadrid 2020 Olympic Delegation Meet Prince Felipe
Members of the Madrid 2020 Olympic board of trustees were warmly received by His Royal Highness The Prince of Asturias at the Palacio de la Zarzuela on Thursday, January 17th. Also present was the Prince’s aunt, Her Royal Highness Infanta Pilar, Duchess of Badajoz who is also an Honorary Member of the International Olympic Committee. The Prince was presented with the Madrid 2020 Candidature file which they hope will lead to … Continue reading
Posted in Spanish Royals | Tagged Infanta Pilar, Olympic Games, Patronage, Sport, The Prince of Asturias | Leave a commentSpanish Royal Family Preside Over Pascua Militar Celebrations
Madrid – January 6th, 2013 Members of the Spanish Royal Family presided over the annual Pascua Militar Celebrations in Madrid on January 6th, 2013 – the Roman Catholic Feast of the Epiphany. The traditional ceremony started at noon and took place at The Palacio Real in Madrid. In attendance this year were the King, Queen and the Prince and Princess of Asturias. His Majesty the King, despite still being on … Continue reading
Posted in Spanish Royals | Tagged Juan Carlos I, Military, Queen Sofia, The Prince of Asturias, The Princess of Asturias | Leave a commentSpanish Royal Family Preside Over National Sports Awards
Madrid – December 5th, 2012 The Spanish Royal Family presided over the National Sports Awards which were held at the El Pardo Palace in Madrid on December 5th. Attending the awards this year were Queen Sofia, the Prince and Princess of Asturias, and Infanta Elena, Duchess of Lugo. Absent this year were King Juan Carlos, who is still in recovery from his hip operation, and Infanta Pilar, who was a … Continue reading
Posted in Spanish Royals | Tagged Awards, Infanta Elena, Queen Sofia, Sport, The Prince of Asturias, The Princess of Asturias | Leave a commentSpanish Royal Family Host Latin American Leaders in Cadiz
November 16th, 2012 – Cadiz On Friday November 16th, King Juan Carlos I hosted the heads of state from Portugal and many Latin American countries at the XXII Ibero-American Summit in the city of Cadiz. The king began the day with a series of pre-summit meetings with the President of Colombia and the President of Ecuador; he later hosted a noon luncheon for the Mexican President, which was also attended … Continue reading
Posted in Spanish Royals | Tagged Juan Carlos I, Prime Minister Rajoy, Queen Sofia, Summit Meeting, The Prince of Asturias, The Princess of Asturias | Leave a commentThe 2012 Prince of Asturias Awards
The 2012 prestigious Prince of Asturias Awards took place last Friday, October 26th, in Oviedo, the historical capital of the Principality of Asturias. Shortly before noon on Thursday October 25th, the Prince and Princess of Asturias 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 Auditorio Principe Felipe in Oviedo. … Continue reading
Posted in Spanish Royals | Tagged Prince of Asturias Awards, Queen Sofia, The Prince of Asturias, The Princess of Asturias | Leave a commentSpanish Royal Family Celebrate National Day 2012
On Friday 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 and Infanta Elena, Duchess of Lugo. Notably absent this year was the presence of Infanta Cristina and her husband the Duke Consort of Palma de Mallorca. Also notable this year was the fact that … Continue reading
Posted in Spanish Royals | Tagged Infanta Elena, Juan Carlos I, Military, National Day, Queen Sofia, The Prince of Asturias, The Princess of Asturias | 2 CommentsSpanish Royal Ladies Support Red Cross Fundraising Day
October 10th, 2012 – Madrid As on previous “Día de la Banderita”, female members of the Spanish Royal Family presided over Madrid’s “Día de la Banderita de la Cruz Roja Española” or Red Cross Day. Attending this years fundraising stalls were Queen Sofia, Princess Letizia and Infanta Elena. Her Majesty arrived at the Carrera de San Jerónimo in Madrid at twelve noon and was greeted with loud bursts of applause … Continue reading
Posted in Spanish Royals | Tagged Infanta Elena, Patronage, Queen Sofia, Red Cross, The Prince of Asturias, The Princess of Asturias | Leave a commentFelipe and Letizia’s Official Visit to Panama
October 3rd-4th, 2012 The Prince and Princess of Asturias departed Barajas Airport in Madrid on Tuesday October 2nd to begin a three-day visit to the Republics of Panama and Ecuador. Having landed and settled in Panama City, capital of the central American Republic, the Prince and Princess went out for dinner in a city centre restaurant. The following day, October 3rd, the Prince and Princess began their official duties. First … Continue reading
Posted in Spanish Royals | Tagged Audience, Official Visit, Panama, President Martinelli, The Prince of Asturias, The Princess of Asturias | 2 Comments


