Author: Lillian Torres

Lilian Torres

Lilian Torres is a professional journalist with over 15 years of experience, is fervently committed to unearthing the histories and cultures of British and Spanish royal households, drawing the public into the enthralling world of traditions, conflicts, and triumphs.

King Juan Carlos and Queen Sofia at royal wedding in Jordan

The Queen Emeritus Sofia and King Juan Carlos attended together the wedding of the heir to the throne of Jordan Hussein, 28, with the architect Rawja Al Said, 29. This is the first time that King Felipe’s parents appear in public after the events for the funeral of King Constantine of Greece, brother of Queen Sofia. This Thursday, June 1, 2023, was marked on the calendar as a special day for the Jordanian royal family. Hundreds of guests began to fill the Zahran Palace and of all of them, it is worth mentioning the presence of Juan Carlos, 86 years…

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How many languages does Queen Letizia speak

Queen Letizia’s intelligence has never been in doubt. The Spanish consort is a graduate of the Complutense University of Madrid where she received a degree in Information Sciences and has a Master’s degree in Audiovisual Journalism from the Institute of Audiovisual Journalism Studies, so she usually surprises in her public events when she shows off her intellect. This time, the wife of King Felipe attended the celebration of the World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day. At this official engagement, the queen surprised many by speaking Ukrainian. The expert journalist wanted to have a detail with the president of the…

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Felipe and Letizia at Hussein's wedding

A few days before the royal wedding of the heir to the royal house of Jordan, the King and Queen of Spain announced that they will not attend this important celebration. Prince Hussein will marry Saudi Rajwa Khalid Al Saif at the Zahran Palace in Amman, the capital of Jordan. The ceremony for the son of King Abdullah and Queen Rania is scheduled for June 1, 2023. This will be the second consecutive royal wedding in the country, as the marriage of Princess Iman and financial entrepreneur Jameel Alexander Thermiotis took place a few weeks ago. Felipe and Letizia at…

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Princess Lilibet's second birthday

Despite the rumors surrounding Meghan Markle and Prince Harry that point to a separation, the couple of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are preparing for a very special date and it is none other than the second birthday of Princess Lilibet Diana. The second daughter of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex came into the world on June 4, 2021, and is, along with her brother Archie, one of the most unknown royals. Public photographs of them can easily be counted and we have only been able to see what they look like through Harry and Meghan’s documentary on…

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Princess Leonor's ring

The confirmation of the infanta Sofia continues to give much to talk about. Not so much for the ceremony itself but for the details behind the special date that brought together the Spanish royal family and the parents of Queen Letizia. Sofia’s confirmation ceremony was last Thursday, May 25, 2023. This is one of the sacraments of the Catholic Church, a religion practiced by the Spanish royal family. For this important religious event, the Infanta was accompanied by her parents, King Felipe, Queen Letizia, Princess Leonor, Queen Emeritus Sofia, and Letizia’s parents, Paloma Rocasolano and Jesus Ortiz. However, we will focus…

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Meghan and Harry's separation

New rumors of the marital crisis left behind Prince William and Princess Kate Middleton and now point to Harry and Meghan. The British press has revealed unexpected details of how is the current relationship of the controversial couple. According to The Sun, Prince Harry has a permanent room in his name in a luxury hotel just minutes from the home he shares in Montecito with his wife, Meghan Markle, and their two children, Archie and Lilibet. The report also indicated that the space rented by Harry would be the place that the youngest son of King Charles III visits very…

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What happened to the problem with Princess Leonor's teeth

Princess Leonor finally returned to Spain after finishing her studies at the UWC Atlantic College in Wales. The daughter of King Felipe and Queen Letizia attended her first event since her return. Specifically, she accompanied her sister, the Infanta Sofia, at her confirmation and we were able to appreciate how advanced her orthodontic treatment is. Let’s remember that the future queen of Spain, 17 years old, has come a long way to improve her teeth. Leonor suffers from hereditary agenesis, a condition characterized by the absence of teeth due to lack of growth, caused by the absence of primordial tissue.…

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Letizia and Queen Sofia at the confirmation Sofia

Queen Letizia and Queen Sofia once again shared the limelight at the confirmation ceremony of Infanta Sofia. The youngest daughter of King Felipe and Queen Letizia, 16 years old, celebrated this Thursday, May 25, 2023, her confirmation, one of the sacraments of the Catholic Church to which the Spanish monarchy belongs. This day was the day chosen to see again the reunion of the two queens and Letiza, 50, and the emeritus Sofia, 85, were present at the special day of the infanta. Letizia and Queen Sofia at the confirmation of Infanta Sofia This meeting, photographed by journalists who were…

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relationship between Leonor and her grandmother Sofia » Leonor of Borbón

The confirmation of the infanta Sofia has left great images that reveal how is the relationship of the royals inside the Zarzuela Palace. Gestures of love and looks of pride were not lacking in the photos that were shared by the Spanish media, but here we will focus on those in which Princess Leonor appears with her grandmother, Queen Sofia, photos that have not been seen since last summer when the two walked together in Mallorca. How is the relationship between Leonor and her grandmother Sofia? To begin with, although the protagonist of the day was the Infanta Sofia, there…

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Ethiopian Prince Alemayehu

The story of Prince Alemayehu is quite tragic. He had a difficult life and death, which is complicated even 144 years after his death. The British royal family is at the center of controversy over the fate of the remains of the young heir of Ethiopia. Prince Alemayehu arrived in the United Kingdom after the tragedy that mourned his family and in circumstances that are still unclear. Some historians claim that he was kidnapped and others that the British army brought him to the UK to safety. Who is Prince Alemayehu? The heir to the throne set foot on British…

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Prince Moulay Hassan and Princess Leonor

The appearance of Princess Leonor, 17, wearing a necklace with Arabic lettering has sparked all kinds of speculation about its origin. One theory links her to a Moroccan prince. In the photos of Princess Leonor’s graduation, released by the Royal House on May 20, 2023, it can be seen that the daughter of King Felipe and Queen Letizia wears a necklace with the word: “alhubu” which means “Love”. The princess debuted the garment last summer in Mallorca and has since sparked rumors about the true origin of the necklace. The most recent rumor is linked to Prince Moulay Hassan, a…

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Princess Leonor's graduation in Wales

Princess Leonor’s graduation has generated a lot of information. Given the mystery surrounding the heiress, the Spanish media have been dedicated to closely analyzing the eldest daughter of the King and Queen and have taken advantage of the photos of her academic act. Princess Leonor finished her studies at UWC Atlantic College with a praised outfit. However, one of her accessories went viral on social media: her necklace with a word in Arabic. A necklace that was not the first time she wore it, she had already worn it last summer with her parents and sister, in Mallorca. What does…

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