Author: Robert Marquez

I’ll tell you something that caught my attention recently. The King Felipe and Queen Letizia visited the Autonomous University of Madrid for a very special event: a tribute to Tomás y Valiente, the jurist assassinated by the terrorist group ETA thirty years ago. It was an event steeped in symbolism, one where protocol and emotion intertwined. And Letizia understood this perfectly with her wardrobe choice. The Queen opted for an all-black, monochromatic, and elegant style that was not ostentatious. She wore a belted double-sided wool coat from COS, a familiar choice, paired with a Teresa Helbig jumpsuit featuring contrasting details…

Queen Mathilde recently visited the Center for Victims of Sexual Violence in Lodelinsart. It wasn’t a mere formal visit. She met with psychologists, nurses, social workers, doctors, and specialized police inspectors. Mathilde listened to testimonies, learned about the center’s approach, and became interested in how they work with victims. She had previously addressed this issue during visits to domestic violence initiatives in Belgium, but this time the focus was specifically on sexual violence. For the occasion, she chose a simple look with a strategic touch of color. She wore a red top by Natan, the Belgian designer she almost always…

Prince William has arrived in Riyadh for what many consider his most significant diplomatic challenge. Unlike other, more relaxed trips, this direct assignment from the British government carries a significant business undertone. The heir will not only be smiling for the photo; his main mission is to strengthen the commercial and energy relationship with the Kingdom, especially now that London is seeking support for high-level defense projects, such as the Tempest fighter jet. It represents the Crown’s diplomacy serving the country’s economic interests at a pivotal moment. Today, February 10th, has been a hectic day. We saw him touring the…

Buckingham is in survival mode, and it’s no wonder. King Charles III, still undergoing cancer treatment, has had to take a firm stance against his brother, Andrew. The new revelations from the Epstein archives have been the final straw for royal patience. There is already talk of a “forced exile” and a complete severance of ties. The King is fed up, and for the first time, it appears that family protection has taken a back seat to saving the institution. Andrés’s situation is, to put it mildly, untenable. The British government and Charles III himself are shutting all doors on…

Queen Sofia has returned. After nearly a month of profound silence in Zarzuela, the emeritus queen has decided it is time to move beyond rigorous mourning behind closed doors. The loss of her sister, Irene of Greece, her lifelong shadow and confidant, understandably affected her, but those who know her well understand that work is her best medicine. On Tuesday, February 10th, she was seen in Vizcaya visiting the Basauri Food Bank. While she continued to wear black, her attitude spoke volumes. It’s not just any visit. Queen Sofia has a special connection with these institutions, and her return to…

Again. Yes, the same thing happened to King Charles once more, while he was greeting people in Clitheroe, Lancashire, when someone from behind shouted, “How long have you known about Andrew and Epstein?” Something similar had recently happened in Essex. A 73-year-old man, who identified himself as Richard Gadd, asked him directly if he had pressured the police not to investigate his brother. Two officers removed him from the scene. This is becoming an uncomfortable pattern for Charles, who can’t make a quiet public appearance without Andrew ruining the moment. The people present did not remain silent. They began shouting…

Infanta Sofia is about to complete her first year at Forward College in Lisbon, where she is studying Politics and International Relations. This degree, designed by the London School of Economics and awarded by the University of London, is unique in that it is offered in three different European cities. After Lisbon, she will study in Paris and Berlin, so by the time she graduates in 2027, she will have lived in three capitals and gained an international perspective that few careers offer. But what’s interesting is understanding the career opportunities this kind of training offers someone like her. According…

Over the weekend, Meghan Markle once again became a topic of conversation, and this time for all the right reasons. The Duchess of Sussex attended the Fifteen Percent Pledge Fundraising Gala at Paramount Pictures Studios, an event aimed at encouraging retailers to dedicate at least 15% of their space to businesses led by Black people. The evening honored Tina Knowles for her work supporting creatives and entrepreneurs in the African-American community, so the dress code was clear: all black or designs by racialized creators. Meghan understood it perfectly. She arrived wearing a custom-made strapless dress from Harbison Studio, featuring a…

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has vacated the Royal Lodge in Windsor. Sources at Buckingham Palace confirmed this. The former prince, stripped of his titles last year by King Charles due to his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, has temporarily moved to Wood Farm Cottage on the Sandringham estate while his next permanent home, Marsh Farm, is being renovated. Apparently, Charles was very interested in Andrew moving out earlier than planned after the publication of new files from the Epstein investigation, in which Andrew appears in disturbing emails and photos. Three million pages of documents were recently released, and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer…

Princess Kate and Prince William visited Lambeth Palace to formally meet the new Archbishop of Canterbury, Dame Sarah Mullally. She is the first woman to lead the Church of England in its 1,400 years of history, so the meeting was significant. For the occasion, Kate chose a custom-made brown coat by Catherine Walker, which she paired with a matching brown midi dress by Edeline Lee. The dress is the Jete Crop Sleeve model, featuring short sleeves that add a unique touch to the winter look. The entire ensemble maintained a brown palette that perfectly suited the formal yet warm tone…

Queen Sofia is unwell. Following the funeral of her sister Irene in Greece, where we saw her utterly heartbroken and wiping away her tears, the Queen Emeritus remains devastated. She now has a date to resume her official duties, but that doesn’t mean she’s fully recovered. Pilar Eyre, a royalty expert with close knowledge of the family’s inner workings, explains it clearly. Queen Sofia is not recovering, and she is experiencing losses and absences. She lives in the past. She prays a lot. She relies on her German cousins, who call her secretly, and her Greek nephews as well. She…

Queen Maxima and King Willem-Alexander recently visited the Wijkpaleis in Rotterdam to celebrate a special occasion. It wasn’t just their 24th wedding anniversary; it also marked their 250th event as the patron couple of the Oranje Fonds. This fund was established in 2002 as a wedding gift from the Dutch people, and has since supported over 250,000 social initiatives with knowledge, advice, funding, and a network of partners and volunteers. During the visit, they met with founders of social initiatives and representatives of the fund to closely observe the work being done. For the occasion, the Queen of the Netherlands…