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I've been in Elcano as a visitor and going up to third mast is not for the fainthearted. In reality that mast is much higher than videos or pictures reflect. Leonor is doing so well. This experience will be invaluable to her in the future - from cleaning ship duties to bloody her hands with...

Juan Carlos made HOLA his glossy magazine of choice, giving exclusive news and pictures during all of his reign. It all ended with Felipe and Letizia - they've never favoured any magazine or paper. It's one of the reasons HOLA keeps favouring Juan Carlos, Elena and Cristina. They keep giving...

Unless you are a Spaniard, your translation is subjective to your interpretation in English. Literal translations to another language are rarely able to capture subtle variations, often ending up in a different meaning. Leonor is the Princess of Asturias and the highest diplomatic person on...

There are nuances how Spanish translates to English that can make it confusing. All Casa Real says is that Leonor was present to meet, greet and be photographed with the authorities, during the lunch the Elcano offered to them. It doesn't say she participated in the lunch. As Lula keeps...

Lovely earrings but I'd love if Letizia would wear those enormous diamond and sapphire earrings she wore during the State visit to the UK sometime in the next decade. :giggle:

I still remember when as a toddler kept playing with the microphones saying "oto, oto" trying to grab another one after Sofia was born. She's so calm and poised, doing so well and make us so proud. Where have the years have gone? Muhler, thank you so much for bringing your experience and...

There are always ceremonies when the Elcano sails. The only reason why we are getting so many pictures is because Leonor is part of it this year. Otherwise it'll be a couple of small news in local papers. ETA. I saw the Elcano many years ago come to port with full sails and guardiamarinas...

It's been a while since Letizia wore those pearls. They are magnificent. Like Letizia, I don't like wearing jewellery but those pearls are something else. Good to see her wearing them again.

I think too many posters are getting way off base about Elcano not implementing safety regulations with their guardiamarinas when they go up the mast. I'm not an expert but HOLA has closer pictures of Leonor wearing a harness that to my non expert eyes, will break a possible fall by leaving...

Just keep in mind that the independence movement still needs to win a referendum. It's essential the Danish government makes a strong, factual campaign if the referendum happens. We've seen it with Brexit where huge lies were told by parties wanting the UK out of the EU without a strong...

Looking forward to seeing her embark on the El Elcano.

100% agree. Unfortunately, it's not how it works in geopolitics. I've seen it before in Catalunya where an autonomous government held an illegal referendum and Spain became the "baddie" in the international press. Few people understood the legal implications and why it served the economic...

It's difficult to know Sofia's future until we know her degree choice after finishing school. Felipe and Letizia have always made sure both girls are treated the same, and Sofia has the education and freedom to choose her own path. Sofia won't be able to work in a private company while being...

It's beyond scary isn't it? Once the right wing international press (the big majority in our countries where serious independent press disappeared long ago) begins their well oiled campaign, you can almost bet where it all end up. I'm seriously having déjà vu nightmares of Europe in the 1930s.

I don't mind admitting that I'm terrified of what's coming. We all knew what Trump wanted the last time he was in office - destroy NATO and "buying" Greenland. But he didn't have then the US Congress and Senate in his hands. This time he does and he's already up the threats. Mexico, Canada...

It may be so in countries where legally only one surname is necessary. Not in Spain where, under the law, we have 2 surnames. This is why often lack of knowledge of specific country's laws can lead to misunderstandings. ETA As to queen Sofia given names, the majority of royals have several...

I can't answer that question. I think there were political and diplomatic issues by adopting Denmark instead of Hannover at difficult times for the family. I may be wrong and posters, specialising in history, can shed more light on this. ETA. Prince Pavlos has kept the same legal surnames as...

Her name on a royal decree is not her full legal name under Spanish law. ETA. Queen Sofia was born as Sophia Margaret Victoria Frederica of Greece and Denmark. And that's her full name under Spanish law.

It's not just "customary" in Spain for married women to take their husband's surname, as in many anglo saxon countries. It's actually against the law in Spain. ETA By law in Spain we all have 2 surnames. It used to be father's surname first, second's the mother. That changed years ago...

I have no idea where to put the fabulous Royal Palace Nativity display. Please, Mods, change my post to a more appropriate thread. If it requires it. The Neapolitan Nativity Scene at the Royal Palace: months of work, 100% handmade and 300 years of history The representation of the birth of...

Agreed. Queen Sofia has never been known in Spain as "Sofia of Greece and Borbon". She's always been Sofia of Greece and Denmark. It's against the law in Spain for women, even a Queen, to take their husband's surname after marriage.

I hope you don't mind if I try to give a factual account about Catholicism in Spain today which has nothing to do with old statistics about Spain being a "catholic country". So many people, specially on royalty boards, still haven't moved on from 200 years ago, or even 50 years ago during the...

I can only talk about me, but at this stage I'm simply waiting for the case to be brought up to the judiciary in Norway if the police has a solid case to bring Marius to justice. He's been questioned by the police several times and spent time in jail. We keep hearing from Norwegian news, he's...

I like the black belt but not with the length of the suit, specially when she's wearing kitten heels. The length of the skirt should be shorter around her knees.

The other lady is Laura Mattarella, daughter of the President of the Italian Republic. I disagree that she looks better than Letizia. The two tone outfit looks pretty average with the short cape.