King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia of Spain attended the Graduation of Infanta Sofía of Spain from her International Baccalaureate studies at UWC Atlantic College at St Donat’s Castle in Wales on May 24th.
Graduation of Infanta Sofía of Spain
Queen Letizia
Privilège du Blanc
The Queens of Spain and Belgium, the Grand Duchess of Luxembourg, and the Princess of Monaco exercised their ‘Privilège du Blanc’ at the Inauguration Mass of Pope Leo XIV yesterday, the special Papal Privilege which allows certain Catholic Queens and Consorts to wear white in the presence of the Pope at the Vatican.
Inauguration of Pope Leo XIV
The Catholic Sovereigns of Spain, Belgium, Luxembourg, Monaco and Liechtenstein led Royal Guests and Dignitaries from around the World at the Inauguration Mass of Pope Leo XIV in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican on May 18th, just a few weeks after the Funeral of Pope Francis.
Official Lunch at the Royal Palace of Madrid
King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia of Spain hosted an Official Luncheon for President Abdel Fattah Al Sisi of the Arab Republic of Egypt at the Royal Palace in Madrid on February 19th, during his Official Visit to Spain.
80th Anniversary of the Liberation of Auschwitz
Royalty from around Europe have joined Heads of State from around the World to mark the 80th Anniversary of the Liberation of Auschwitz at the Auschwitz-Birkenau Concentration Camp in Poland on January 27th. Auschwitz-Birkenau was the largest concentration and extermination camp during the Second World War.
Princess of Asturias embarks on ‘Juan Sebastián de Elcano’
King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia of Spain bid farewell to the Princess of Asturias as she embarked on a six-month training Cruise aboard the “Juan Sebastián de Elcano” from Cadiz on January 11th, as part of her three-year training in the Spanish Armed Forces.
Diplomatic Reception at the Royal Palace of Madrid
Following Pascua Militar Ceremony at the Royal Palace of Madrid, King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia of Spain presided over the annual Reception for members of the Diplomatic Corps accredited to the Kingdom of Spain at the the Royal Palace of Madrid on January 9th.
Pascua Militar 2025
King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia of Spain were joined by the Princess of Asturias as they presided over the traditional Pascua Militar Ceremony at the Royal Palace of Madrid on January 6th. Pascua Militar marks the beginning of the military year and a Spanish National holiday; Epiphany.
Spanish State Visit to Italy
King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia of Spain are on a State Visit to the Republic of Italy, to highlight and strengthen bilateral ties and relations between the two countries after the Italian State Visit to Spain in 2021.
Portraits of King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia of Spain
King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia of Spain posed for the famed portrait photographer Annie Leibovitz for a series of portraits commissioned by the Bank of Spain earlier this year, to add to the Bank’s art collection in the year of the 10th Anniversary of the King’s Accession to the Spanish Throne.
Queen Letizia’s Sapphire Drop Earrings
Happy Birthday to Doña Leonor, The Princess of Asturias, who turns 19 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, but today, we are featuring a piece borrowed from her mother’s Jewellery Collection, the Sapphire Drop Earrings!
Princess of Asturias Awards 2024
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 2024 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.
King Felipe and Queen Letizia at Planeta Novel Prize Gala
King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia of Spain presided over the Awarding of the 2024 Planeta Novel Prize during the Literary Dinner held at the Museu Nacional d’Art de Catalunya in Barcelona on the evening of October 15th.
Spanish National Day 2024
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.
Queen Sofia’s Diamond Bow Brooch
Happy Birthday to Queen Letizia of the Spain, who is celebrating her 52nd Birthday today! For the past decade, the Queen has been the main wearer of the historic pieces from the Spanish Jewel Vault, while also showcasing pieces from her own personal collection. On special occasions, Her Majesty has also borrowed some pieces from her mother-in-law, Queen Sofia, including the Diamond Bow Brooch we are featuring today!
Funeral of Fernández de Araoz
King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia of Spain led Spanish High Society at the Funeral of Alejandro Fernández de Araoz at the Iglesia San Francisco de Borja in Madrid on September 9th, following the Funeral of Juan Gómez-Acebo, Viscount of La Torre.
Funeral of Juan Gómez-Acebo, Viscount of La Torre
King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia of Spain led the Spanish Royal Family at the Funeral of Juan Gómez-Acebo, Viscount of La Torre at the Iglesia Catedral de las Fuerzas Armadas in Madrid on September 8th, almost a month after his death from cancer in Palma de Mallorca on August 12th.
Royalty at 2024 Olympics Opening Ceremony
Royal Guests and Heads of State are attending the Opening Ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympics on the River Seine on July 26th, following a Gala Dinner at the Louvre and a Reception hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron.
Olympic Gala at the Louvre
Royal Guests and Heads of State attended the Gala Dinner hosted by the International Olympic Committee and the French President at the Louvre in Paris on July 25th, on the eve of the 2024 Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony.
Queen Maria Cristina’s Pearl Brooch
Today marks the Anniversary of the Birth of Queen María Cristina of Spain, who was born on this day in 1858! The Austrian Archduchess, from the Habsburg-Teschen branch, who become the second wife of King Alfonso XII before serving as Spain’s Regent for 17 years after his premature death, ‘Doña Virtudes’ was known for her strong religious beliefs, austerity and staidness. Despite that, Her Majesty had a great interest in jewellery, amassing a splendid collection comprising, among many others, a stunning Pearl and Diamond Brooch which we are featuring today!