Royal House: The House of Bourbon
Sovereign: King Juan Carlos
Queen: Queen Sofia
The reign of King Juan Carlos, the head of the House of Bourbon, began on November 22, 1975. He and Queen Sofia have three children: the Infanta Elena, the Infanta Cristina and Prince Felipe.
- The Infanta Elena is married to Jaime de Marichalar, with whom she has two children: Felipe Juan Froilan (b. 1998) and Victoria Federica (b. 2000).
- The Infanta Cristina is married to Iñaki Urdangarín. They have four children: Juan Valentin (b. 1999), Pablo Nicolas Sebastian (b. 2000), Miguel (b. 2002) and Irene (b. 2005).
- Prince Felipe is married to Princess Letizia. They have two children: Leonor (b. 2005) and Sofia (b. 2007).
2009 NEWS
OFFICIAL AND STATE VISITS
- Queen Sofia: in Haiti
ROYAL ENGAGEMENTS
- Prince Felipe and Princess Letizia: Radio Nacional de Espana
OTHER NEWS
- Spanish royals: among Hello! Magazine’s personalities of the year
- Prince Felipe and Princess Letizia: romantic royal couple, attend media events
- Princess Letizia: Fashion – Burberry bag
IN NEWS LINKS
January – 18, 20, 26, 27
February – 2, 9, 18
VIDEOS POSTED IN 2009
THE PREVIOUS YEAR
- Merry Royals’ coverage of the Spanish Royal Family in 2008
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