King Felipe and Queen Letizia attended the traditional celebration of Pascua Militar (the Military Easter, also known as the New Year’s Military Parade) at the Royal Palace of Madrid yesterday, January 6th. Pascua Militar has been held by the Spanish Army on Epiphany since 1782. As we all know by now, long gowns for the… Continue reading Random Royaling – Pascua Militar
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The Wedding of Letizia Ortiz Rocasolano and Prince Felipe of Spain
Today is King Felipe and Queen Letizia's 16th wedding anniversary! Let's take a look back at their wedding, which was the first royal wedding of an heir to the throne in Spain for nearly a century. Embed from Getty Images We'll start off with the co- stars of the show, the Spanish Royal Family. Embed… Continue reading The Wedding of Letizia Ortiz Rocasolano and Prince Felipe of Spain
Random Royaling – Order of the Civil Merit
King Felipe and Queen Letizia, accompanied by Princess Leonor and Infanta Sofia, attended the Order of the Civil Merit (Orden del Mérito Civil) ceremony at the Royal Palace. Established by King Alfonso XIII of Spain in 1926, the order rewards civic virtues of officers in service for the State. Embed from Getty Images There isn't… Continue reading Random Royaling – Order of the Civil Merit
Order of the Garter–more fun!
The appointment of the Knights and Ladies of the Garter is in The Queen's gift, without Prime Ministerial advice. Queen Elizabeth has appointed Felipe VI, King of Spain, a Stranger Knight in 2017 and Willem-Alexander, King of the Netherlands as a Stranger Knight in 2018. As we all know, both Kings attended this year's Garter… Continue reading Order of the Garter–more fun!
Brit Brief – Order of the Garter
The hofdames can already feel the excitement building for this year's Order of the Garter ceremonies. In addition to the usual pomp and the appearance of the senior Windsors, both King Felipe and King Willem-Alexander will be invested. The proceedings will be held at St. George’s Chapel. We will bring you all the details in… Continue reading Brit Brief – Order of the Garter
