Prince William, King Juan Carlos at Champions League Final in Rome
May 27, 2009 by Maricar Macalincag
From left: King Juan Carlos, UEFA President Michel Platini and Prince William at the Champions League finals.
The United Kingdom’s Prince William and Spain’s King Juan Carlos shared a view at the finals of the UEFA Champions League on May 27, 2009 in Rome’s Stadio Olimpico (Olympic Stadium). The match was between Barcelona and Manchester United.
Prince William was invited by the Football Association (FA) to attend the game, both in his capacity as FA President and as a supporter of England’s bid for the 2018 World Cup. He was accompanied by FA Chairman Lord Triesman and other officials. He met with King Juan Carlos before the match, and also with FIFA and UEFA officials.
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Who is King Juan Carlos of Spain?
February 4, 2009 by Maricar Macalincag
His Majesty King Juan Carlos
Full Name: Juan Carlos Alfonso Víctor María de Borbón y Borbón-Dos Sicilias
Birthday and birthplace: January 5, 1938 in Rome
Royal House: The House of Borbon (The Spanish Royal Family)
Ascension: November 22, 1975
Coronation Day: November 27, 1975 at Jeronimos Church in Madrid
Parents: Juan de Borbon y Battenberg (1913-1993) and Maria de las Mercedes de Borbon y Orleans (1910-2000)
Siblings: Infanta Pilar (b. 1936), Infanta Margarita (b. 1939), and Infante Alfonso of Spain (1941–1956)
Spouse: Queen Sofia (wedding day: May 14, 1962 at the Church of Saint Dennis at Athens)
Children: The Infanta Elena (b. 1963), The Infanta Cristina (b. 1965), and Prince Felipe (b. 1968)
Spain’s King Juan Carlos, Queen Sofia on State Visit to Japan
November 9, 2008 by Maricar Macalincag
From left: King Juan Carlos, Emperor Akihito, Queen Sofia and Empress Michiko at the welcome ceremony on November 10, 2008.
Spain’s King Juan Carlos and Queen Sofia arrived in Tokyo’s Haneda Airport on November 9, 2008 for a state visit to Japan. That night, they attended a reception party at the Imperial Hotel in Tokyo.
The Spanish royals were official welcomed by Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko at Tokyo’s Imperial Palace on November 10, 2008. If you’re confused about the time, just remember that Japan is ahead of us (in the U.S.) by several hours.
The last time the Spanish royals were in Japan was in 1998, for the opening ceremony of the Nagano Olympics. They will stay until November 14, 2008 for this visit.
More photos of the arrival at the airport from Yahoo; and the Nov. 9 reception from Zimbio.
image credit: Newscom