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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Spanish Royals Host Gala for Dominican President
May 18, 2009 by Maricar Macalincag
The Spanish royal family, headed by King Juan Carlos (second from right), pose with Dominican President Leonel Fernández and his wife Margarita Cedeño on May 18, 2009 (click photo for larger view).
The Spanish Royals welcomed the President of the Dominican Republic Leonel Fernandez to the Zarzuela Palace today, May 18, 2009.
President Fernandez is in Spain for a five-day state visit. Part of his agenda involved seeking Spanish investors in his country. King Juan Carlos received him for a private meeting, before a gala dinner at the Royal Palace attended by the Spanish royal family.
Spanish Royals Welcome India’s President
April 22, 2009 by Maricar Macalincag
From left, Queen Sofia, Mr. Devisingh Ransingh, President Pratibha Patil, King Juan Carlos I, Prince Felipe and Princess Letizia before the state dinner at the Royal Palace in Madrid (click for larger photo)
Spain’s royal family welcomed India’s President Pratibha Patil and her husband Devisingh Ravisingh Shekhawat, on Tuesday, April 21, 2009.
The Indian leader is on a state visit to promote ties between the two countries. The visit is significant in that it is the first ever state visit to Spain by an Indian head of state. The dignitaries were officially welcomed with a formal ceremony and a state dinner at the Royal Palace in Madrid. The state dinner was attended by King Juan Carlos, Queen Sofia, Crown Prince Felipe and Crown Princess Letizia.
image: Newscom
Spanish Royals Attend 2009 Easter Mass
April 13, 2009 by Maricar Macalincag
The Spanish royal family celebrated Easter at the Cathedral of Palma de Mallorca on Sunday, April 4, 2009.
King Juan Carlos, Queen Sofia, Crown Prince Felipe, Crown Princess Letizia and the young princesses, Leonor and Sofia, attended the Easter Mass. The family took some time to greet the priests and pose for photographs outside the church. They traditionally spend the Easter holiday on the island.
Princess Leonor and Princess Sofia, in their blue dresses, matched perfectly down to their white stockings and tan shoes. Queen Sofia was in all red, which matched her husband’s red tie. Prince Felipe matched his daughters with a blue tie. I was surprised to see Princess Letizia wearing trousers to the Easter mass. Her outfit is a little too casual for me.
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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)
Christmas Greetings from the Spanish Royal Family
December 19, 2008 by Maricar Macalincag
The royal family of Spain send you a happy Christmas! Except for King Juan Carlos and Queen Sofia, this year’s Christmas cards from the Spanish royals feature the younger generations on the front cover.
From King Juan Carlos and Queen Sofia:
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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
King Juan Carlos, Queen Sofia’s State Visit to Peru
October 30, 2008 by Maricar Macalincag
Spain’s King Juan Carlos (2nd from right) and Queen Sofia (right) with Peru’s President Alan Garcia and first lady Pilar Nores at the archaeological site of Chan Chan in Trujillo, Peru, on October 28, 2008.
Spain’s King Juan Carlos and Queen Spain were on a state visit to Peru from October 27-29, 2008. It was King Juan Carlos’ third state visit to the nation.
The Spanish royals met with Peru’s President Alan Garcia Perez at the Government Palace in Lima. King Juan Carlos met with various government officials, before the royal couple attended a dinner in their honor last Monday. King Juan Carlos was awarded Peru’s Medal of Honor in the Grade of Grand Cross in recognition of the friendship and cultural ties between the two countries.
On Tuesday, King Juan Carlos and Queen Sofia visited the Precolumbian archeological sites of Chan Chan and Huaca de la Luna. That evening, they attended a reception at the Spanish Embassy in Lima. Today, Wednesday the Spanish royals traveled to San Salvador to attend the 18th Iberoamerican Summit.
via SurinEnlish and Andina; image used with permission via Newscom
Jordanian Royals Meet Spanish Royals in Madrid
October 19, 2008 by Maricar Macalincag
(From left to right) Prince Felipe, Princess Letizia, Queen Sofia, Queen Rania, King Abdullah, King Juan Carlos, Princess Noor and Prince Hasna at the Zarzuela Palace on October 18, 2008 in Madrid, Spain.
Jordan’s King Abdullah II and Queen Rania were in Madrid, Spain on an official visit on October 18-19, 2008. They were met by Spain’s monarch King Juan Carlos and Queen Sofia at the Barajas airport. King Abdullah and Queen Rania were joined by Prince Hamza and Princess Noor.
Spanish Royals Welcome Costa Rica’s President
September 13, 2008 by Maricar Macalincag
The Spanish royal family welcomed Costa Rica’s President Oscar Arias on his official visit to the country. The royals hosted a dinner for the visiting dignitary on September 10, 2008 at the Royal Palace in Madrid, Spain.
King Juan Carlos, Queen Sofia, Prince Felipe and Princess Letizia were all present at the dinner.