Author: Robert Marquez

King Felipe VI of Spain traveled to Zaragoza over the weekend for a long-awaited reunion with his daughter Princess Leonor. Before seeing Leonor at her military academy, the monarch enjoyed lunch at a local restaurant run by an award-winning Spanish chef. King Felipe visits Princess Leonor at the Military Academy On Saturday, King Felipe made the trip to visit Princess Leonor, who began her training at the General Military Academy in Zaragoza in August. Although Felipe met his daughter later in the day, he first stopped for lunch at the restaurant called Tajo Bajo. The King dined at the famous…

Princess Leonor of Spain, heir to the throne, will reach an important royal milestone this October. On October 31, she will swear allegiance to the Spanish Constitution, exactly on her 18th birthday, following in the footsteps of previous monarchs. The solemn ceremony before Parliament will mark the coming of age of the future Queen, who will assume an increasingly public institutional role. Princess Leonor will swear the oath to the constitution The Spanish Royal Household has confirmed that Leonor’s swearing-in before the Cortes Generales, the country’s legislative body, will take place on her 18th birthday. The date is significant, as…

King Charles III and Queen consort Camilla embarked on their first state visit abroad since ascending the throne in September 2022, spending three days strengthening ties with the UK’s neighbor and oldest ally, France. From a grand welcome in Paris to engagements celebrating culture, innovation, and sport, the royal couple’s historic trip highlighted the enduring friendship between the two nations. Highlights of King Charles’ state visit to France To kick off the historic visit, King Charles and Queen Camilla were given a spectacular welcoming ceremony at the Arc de Triomphe on Tuesday. As the French and British national anthems played,…

For many observers, King Charles III endured three uncomfortable days in France this week, as he had to deal with “handsy” President Emmanuel Macron. Some claim Charles maintained diplomatic poise despite Macron’s forceful personality. King Charles and Queen Camilla embarked on their first state visit to France since the coronation. King Charles III doesn’t like to be touched in public? Although Charles and Macron appear to have an easy relationship, the French leader’s overly familiar style clashed with the more reserved royal. During engagements such as the lavish banquet at Versailles, Macron was repeatedly photographed touching Charles’ arm or back.…

King Juan Carlos, Spain’s former monarch, will return to his homeland at the end of September to take part in a regatta in Galicia. This will be the monarch’s fourth trip to Spain since he moved to Abu Dhabi in 2020 amid a financial scandal. On this occasion, his son and current King of Spain, Felipe VI, will be just a few miles away, which has triggered speculation that father and son may meet in person. Will King Felipe meet his father Juan Carlos in Spain? Juan Carlos, 85, will sail in the 8th King Juan Carlos I Regatta in…

Queen Emeritus Sofia of Spain, 84, brought autumnal fashion to the sunny climes of Malaga this week. The mother of King Felipe made her appearance in the coastal city on Thursday, September 21, to attend the II International Congress on Research and Innovation in Neurodegenerative Diseases, coinciding with World Alzheimer’s Day. After taking a well-deserved vacation this summer in Mallorca and Greece, the Queen resumed her official duties in a sophisticated style. Queen Sofia’s outfit in Malaga Despite the sunny weather in Malaga, Queen Sofia opted for an autumnal outfit for her day out. The standout piece was an elegant…

Queen Letizia of Spain gave a speech at the United Nations to talk about rare diseases. But she did it telematically with a speech of just over two minutes. The wife of King Felipe VI recorded the video from the hall in the Zarzuela Palace, which has large windows that give an incredible view of the gardens. Letizia spoke as honorary president of the Spanish Federation of Rare Diseases, a cause to which she is very committed. Queen Letizia’s speech at the United Nations. The Queen of Spain’s speech addressed the importance of a WHO resolution promoting universal health care…

Prince William recently embarked on a two-day trip to New York City, where he fulfilled several Earthshot Award-related obligations. The Prince of Wales also made time to pick up some souvenirs for his three children – Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis. As gifts from his father’s travels often delight the little royals, William made sure to bring home some special souvenirs that capture the spirit of the Big Apple. Gifts Prince William brought home from NYC for his children During his visit to New York this week, Prince William stopped by a firehouse that was instrumental in the…

In September 2019, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle made a public appearance together for the wedding of Misha Nonoo and Mikey Hess in Rome, Italy. The exclusive guest list for the ceremony and celebrations welcomed then-royalty, celebrities, and other high-profile friends of the bride and groom. The wedding of Misha, one of Meghan’s closest friends, gave the Duke and Duchess of Sussex the opportunity to enjoy a glamorous evening honoring the years of friendship between the fashion designer and the Duchess. This Wed, Sept. 20, British-born designer Misha Nonoo offered a glimpse of her wedding to oil tycoon Mikey Hess.…

Queen Camilla showcased her fun-loving spirit during the British state visit to France on Thursday, September 21. In a lighthearted moment captured on video, the Queen engaged in a friendly table tennis match with French First Lady Brigitte Macron. While the hostess displayed greater skill, Queen Camilla approached her limited table tennis abilities with good humor. This playful exchange underscored the warm relationship between the British and French heads of state. Brigitte Macron and Queen Camilla playing table tennis On the second day of their trip, Queen Camilla and Brigitte Macron met with young people during a visit to a…

Queen Letizia of Spain traveled to London this Thursday to attend an event marking World Cancer Research Day. As the Honorary President of the Spanish Association Against Cancer (AECC), Letizia spoke at the organization’s central event, which promotes worldwide efforts to accelerate progress in cancer research and raise awareness of its importance. This visit marks Letizia’s second trip to London this year, and for this occasion, she chose to wear a stunning new Giorgio Armani dress. https://twitter.com/CasaReal/status/1704826783810404459 Queen Letizia in London wearing a silk dress by Giorgio Armani Specifically, Princess Leonor and Infanta Sofia’s mother arrived in London wearing a…

As the new King of the United Kingdom, Charles III has taken on a diplomatic role and his recent visit to Paris requires great communication skills. A key question on many people’s minds is: how well does King Charles speak French? French is invaluable to Charles in order to foster relations between the UK and France. Does King Charles speak French? The answer is that King Charles III has an excellent command of the French language. He was taught French in his youth. This has served him well for decades in delivering speeches to French-speaking audiences in Canada and Europe.…