Author: Robert Marquez

The President of Portugal, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, celebrated this Friday, July 12, “the first and symbolic visit” of Princess Leonor de Borbón to his country and stressed that it is “a step oriented to the future.” In his toast at the beginning of the lunch with the princess at the Palácio de Belém, Rebelo de Sousa stressed that “in fulfillment of a tradition born of a common history of almost nine centuries” he has had the honor of receiving the princess on her first official visit outside Spain. “I greet your highness, your majesties and admired friends, as well…

Princess Anne made a triumphant return to royal engagements this afternoon 12 July at the Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA) National Championships in Gloucester, despite admitting she “can’t remember a single thing” about the horse accident that left her with head injuries. This marks the first public appearance of the Princess Royal since her unexpected horse riding injury on Sunday, 23 June. The incident happened during an evening walk on her Gatcombe Park estate, resulting in minor head injuries believed to be from contact with a horse’s leg or head, according to her doctors. After a five-night hospital stay,…

The Wimbledon Championships, known for being the most exclusive and classic tennis tournament in the world, is in full swing. Among the spectators, there are many celebrities and prominent high society figures. This sporting event is an opportunity for attendees to show off their best attire, combining elegance and comfort with the latest trends. This year, one of the attendees who has captured all eyes has been the sister of the Princess of Wales, Pippa Middleton, who wore a seventies style floral outfit that caught everyone’s attention. Pippa Middleton’s Style at Wimbledon Princess Kate’s sister is a regular at Wimbledon.…

This Friday, July 12, was a day of great relevance for Princess Leonor, 18, on her way as an institutional figure. After a busy week with the Princess of Girona Awards, the daughter of King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia headed to Lisbon, Portugal, for her first official trip abroad. Leonor starred in the traditional farewell with honors at Barajas airport, where she showed off her elegant look for this important day. A few hours later, she landed at Lisbon’s Figo Maduro Military Airport, where she was warmly received by President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa. After a cordial handshake and…

With a mixture of nerves and excitement, Princess Leonor has taken an important step in her career as future Queen of Spain by delivering her first institutional speech abroad. This event took place at a luncheon held at the Belém Palace in Lisbon, during her first official trip outside Spain. In her speech, Leonor recalled the special relationship that her parents, the King and Queen of Spain, have with Portugal, a country they have visited numerous times both in their official functions and in their private lives. Princess Leonor’s Speech in Portugal The princess spoke about the “sincere friendship” and…

Princess Leonor has marked a new milestone in her life by making her first official solo trip. The destination, Portugal, was not chosen at random. As a neighboring country, Portugal shares close historical and emotional ties with Spain, strengthened by the warm relationship between the King and Queen of Spain and the Portuguese president, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa. After a flight of approximately one hour, the princess landed at Lisbon’s Figo Maduro military airport, where she was received by both Spanish and Portuguese authorities. Leonor’s schedule in Portugal began with a formal reception and several significant events. Princess Leonor’s Style…

Princess Leonor starred this Friday in a new milestone in her career as heir to the throne of Spain with her first official trip abroad in Portugal, which will be concentrated in Lisbon for about six hours, in which she will be accompanied by the president of the republic, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa. The heiress to the throne was seen off with honors at the State pavilion of Madrid’s Barajas airport, from where she begins her official trip to the Portuguese Republic. This farewell format is only reserved for state visits of the kings. So this trip to Lisbon is…

Anna Wintour addressed the criticism Meghan Markle faced, dismissing claims that she was difficult to work with and praising her wedding dress. In a now-viral TikTok clip, Wintour, the editor-in-chief of Vogue, defended the Duchess of Sussex during an “Ask Anna” feature on the magazine’s website back in January 2019. This came at a crucial time for Meghan, who was facing intense media scrutiny. In November and December of 2018, the British press published numerous critical stories about her. What Did Anna Wintour Say About Meghan Markle? Wintour was asked about these allegations, and she responded by highlighting Meghan’s early…

Prince George is preparing for a major milestone when he turns 12 next year. According to royal tradition, this birthday brings with it a change in travel protocols, reflecting his position as the second in line to the throne after his father, Prince William. What will happen to Prince George when he turns 12? This rule was shared by Graham Laurie, King Charles’s former pilot. Laurie explained, “We used to fly with all four of them: the Prince, the Princess, Prince William, and Prince Harry, up until William turned 12.” He further elaborated that once William reached the age of…

The salaries of the kings of Spain increased by 3% in 2023 following the increase approved in the General State Budget for personnel in the service of the public sector. Following the list of gifts accepted, Casa Real has published the salaries of King Felipe and Queen Letizia during 2023 to demonstrate the clarity of the monarchy. King Felipe’s and Queen Letizia’s Salaries King Felipe VI was paid a total of 270,609.60 euros (about $294,000) last year, while Queen Letizia was paid 148,826.44 euros (about $162,000) and Queen Sofia 121,776.14 euros (about $132,000). Neither Princess Leonor nor Infanta Sofia received…

Last June, Irene Urdangarin celebrated her 19th birthday after spending several months in Cambodia participating in a humanitarian aid project with the Spanish NGO Sauce. This trip changed her outlook on life. In love with Juan Urquijo, 25, Irene, the only daughter of the Infanta Cristina, has decided to follow in the footsteps of her cousin Leonor to gain more independence. Irene Urdangarin’s driver’s license Although she has access to official cars that take her everywhere, the same ones that her father, Iñaki Urdangarin, used before his divorce from Cristina, Irene has wanted to change her life to have more…

This Friday, Princess Leonor de Borbón, heir to the Spanish throne, will make her first official trip abroad to Portugal. This country has a special significance for her family, as King Felipe VI speaks Portuguese and Spain has close relations with Portugal. Princess Leonor’s First Official Trip Abroad Leonor’s visit will be to Estoril, a place steeped in family history. Her great-grandparents, the Counts of Barcelona, Juan de Borbón and María de las Mercedes, lived there in exile during Franco’s dictatorship. His grandfather, King Juan Carlos I, spent his youth in Estoril, and his father, King Felipe, knows the place…