The Princess of Asturias is celebrating her 18th Birthday today with a series of festivities, led by Oath before the Cortes Generales, before receiving the Collar of the Order of Charles III at the Royal Palace of Madrid and a Dinner at the El Pardo Palace. Continue reading
Queen Letizia
Queen Letizia’s Aquamarine Earrings
Happy Birthday to Infanta Leonor, The Princess of Asturias, who turns 18 today! The Heir to the Spanish Throne, who is set to become the first Spanish Queen Regnant since 1862, is expected to soon start wearing the impressive pieces from the Family’s Jewellery Collection. Today we are featuring the most substantial piece that HRH has already borrowed from her mother’s Jewellery Collection, the Aquamarine Drop Earrings!
Princess of Asturias Awards 2023
The Princess of Asturias was joined by King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia of Spain, Queen Sofia, and Infanta Sofia in Oviedo this week to preside over the 2023 Princess of Asturias Awards, to deliver a series of prizes to individuals, entities or companies from around the world who make notable achievements in the sciences, humanities, and public affairs. Established in 1980, the Princess of Asturias Foundation is a private non-profit institution, whose objectives are to contribute to the exaltation and promotion of how many scientific, cultural and humanistic values are universal heritage and consolidate their links to the Principality of Asturias. Continue reading
Spanish National Day 2023
King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia of Spain were joined by the Princess of Asturias for the Spanish National Day Celebrations on October 12th in Madrid. Traditionally referred to as the Día de la Hispanidad, the La Fiesta Nacional de España commemorates the discovery of the Americas by Christopher Columbus for Spain on 12 October 1492. Continue reading
Heads of State Dinner at the Palacio de La Alhambra
King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia of Spain hosted a Dinner for 50 Heads of State and Government at the Palacio de La Alhambra in Granada on October 5th, during the Summit of the European Political Community. Spain holds the Presidency of the Council of the European Union for the fifth time during the second half of 2023, between July 1 and December 31.
Queen Letizia’s Ansorena Fleur de Lys Tiara
Happy Birthday to Queen Letizia of the Spain, who is celebrating her 51st Birthday today! Although the Queen is the current main wearer of the historic pieces from the Spanish Jewel Vault, HM has also worn several modern jewels from her personal collection. To mark her birthday, we are featuring one of those modern acquisitions, the Ansorena Diamond and Pearl Tiara!
Spanish Royal Family at Academia General Militar
The Princess of Asturias joined King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia as they presided over the ceremony of delivery of Dispatches and appointments to the new officers of the Army who have completed their training at the Academia General Militar in Zaragoza. The Princess of Asturias will begin three years of military training at the Academia General Militar in September, followed by a year in a Naval School and a third year in the Air Force Academy.
Princess of Girona Foundation Awards 2023
The Princess of Asturias, who also holds the title of Princess of Girona, was joined by King Felipe VI, Queen Letizia, and Infanta Sofia for the 2023 Princess of Girona Foundation Awards Ceremony in Girona. The Princess of Girona Awards are given in the categories of Arts and Letters, Business, Scientific Research and the Social field, for young people who stand out for a brilliant, constant and determined career, which contributes value and with the clear will to induce changes in our society, through cooperation and effort. Continue reading
Royal Guests at the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla
Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla
Royalty and Heads of State from around the world have gathered to join the British Royal Family for the spectacular Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla at Westminster Abbey on May 6th, which is the first British Coronation in 70 years. The Ceremony follows the King’s Accession Council in September as well as a Reception for Royalty and Heads of State at Buckingham Palace.