Queen Sofia of Spain

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Happy Birthday to Queen Sofia of Spain! The eldest child of King Paul of Greece and Princess Frederica of Hanover, she is the sister of King Constantine II and Princess Irene, and spent parts of her childhood in Egypt and South Africa (during WWII) before returning to Greece. Educated in Germany, she studied childcare, music and archeology in Athens, and at Cambridge. In 1962, she married Infante Juan Carlos of Spain. The couple have three children, and spent the first few years of their married life in exile, before returning to Spain, where King Juan Carlos acceded to the throne, after the death of Franco in 1975. The first Queen Consort since the abolishment of the monarchy in 1931, Queen Sofia has undertaken an extensive round of official duties and patronages, with a special interest in programs against drug addiction, carving out a unique role for herself and future consorts, including Queen Letizia. Since her husband’s abdication and the accession of her son, unlike her husband, Queen Sofia has continued her duties and patronages, and remains as active as ever. I wish HM a very Happy Birthday and Many Happy Returns!

The Jewels of Queen Sofia of Spain | Spanish Fleur-de-Lys Tiara | Spanish Floral Tiara | Prussian Diamond Tiara | Mellerio Shell Tiara | Cartier Pearl Tiara | Joyas de Pasar | Niarchos Ruby Parure

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Spanish Fleur-de-Lys Tiara

Prussian Diamond Tiara

Spanish Floral Tiara

Mellerio Shell Tiara

Queen Victoria Eugenie’s Cartier Pearl Tiara

Queen Maria Christina’s Loop Tiara

Niarchos Ruby Parure

Joyas de Pasar

Queen Victoria Eugenie’s Diamond Earrings

Queen Victoria Eugenie’s Diamond Bracelets

Queen Frederica’s Ruby Pendant

Queen Sofia’s Wedding Necklace

Queen Sofia’s Emerald Suite

Queen Sofia’s Sapphire Suite

Queen Sofia’s Baguette Diamond Necklace

Queen Sofia’s Pearl Earrings

Queen Sofia’s Ruby Dove Parure

Queen Sofia’s Omani Diamond Suite

Queen Sofia’s Shell Pendant

Queen Sophia’s Star Sapphire Brooch

Queen Sofia’s Diamond Flower Brooch

Queen Sofia’s Montellano Earrings

Countess of Barcelona’s Pearl Brooch

Countess of Barcelona’s Pearl Bracelet

Queen Maria Christina’s Mellerio Pearl Necklace

One thought on “Queen Sofia of Spain

  1. H.M.SOFIA OF SPAIN IN GREECE IS CONSIDERED AS —OUR SOFIA—. GOD BLESS HER
    ALWAYS WHEREVER SHE IS.
    ANNA S. GERAKIS
    ATHENS

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