Christmas Greetings from the Spanish Royal Family

King Juan Carlos and his family released their Christmas cards on the Casa de Majestad el Rey website yesterday. The monarch’s card depicted a Nativity scene with Joseph, Mary and baby Jesus. Prince Felipe opted for a pose with his wife and two daughters whilst Infanta Elena and Infanta Cristina chose photos which featured just their children.


Photos: Casa de Su Majestad el Rey

Sailing Equals Summer Fun for Spanish Royals

The Spanish Royal Family have gathered at Marivent Palace for summer respite and sailing which began with the arrival of King Juan Carlos and Queen Sofía in Palma de Mallorca on July 19th. First, the king participated in the 14th Regatta Breiting MedCup sailing aboard the yacht Bribon. In the 27th Copa del Rey AUDI MAPFRE regatta, Prince Felipe has been sailing on the CAM in the IRC1 class whilst his father has been competing in the TP52 class aboard the Bribon. It has not been all fun and sailing for the Spanish monarch though; interspersed with the sailing events, Juan Carlos has devoted some time to several diplomatic engagements.

The article, Quantum Racing Kings in the Castle, can be read here.

The article, Perfect Opening Day At Copa del Rey AUDI MAPFRE, can be read here.

For more information on the 27th Copa del Rey AUDI MAPFRE regatta, visit the official website.

Photos: REUTERS

Prince Willem-Alexander and Family Winners of Royal Photocall Poll

Recently, the crown princes of Europe and their families have been involved with a flurry of photocalls to satiate the interest of royal watchers and the media. Yesterday, Hola.com announced the winners of a royal poll in which readers voted for their favourite royal photographs from these photo opportunities. Prince Willem-Alexander and his family took first place with 7,820 votes. Prince Felipe and his family came in second with 5,649 votes and rounding out the top three was Crown Prince Philippe and his family with 2,216 votes. Crown Prince Frederik, Crown Prince Haakon and their families placed fifth and sixth, respectively.

Prince Felipe Imparts Idyllic Family Life for His 40th Birthday

As the Prince of Asturias nears his 40th birthday, a series of family portraits have been released on the Casa de Su Majestad el Rey website. Prince Felipe was born January 30, 1968 at the Nuestra Señora de Loreto clinic in Madrid. He formalized his role as the heir to the throne by swearing allegiance to his father, King Juan Carlos and the Spanish Constitution on January 30,1986 in front of the Spanish Parliament. In May 1995, he earned a Master’s degree in International Relations from Georgetown University. He is a qualified helicopter pilot and holds the ranks of Commander of the General Land Army Corps (Infantry), Lieutenant Commander in the General Navy and Commander of the General Air Force.

Among his many official duties, he presides over the Prince of Asturias Foundation which was formed on September 24, 1980. The foundation’s main objectives include “strengthening the links between the Principality of Asturias and its Prince and of contributing to upholding and promoting all those scientific, cultural and humanistic values that form the heritage of humanity.”

On May 22, 2004, Prince Felipe married Letizia Ortiz Rocasolano. He and Letizia have two daughters: Infanta Leonor and Infanta Sofía.



Photos: Casa de Su Majestad el Rey/Borja

2nd Birthday Celebration for Infanta Leonor

Infanta Leonor celebrated her 2nd birthday today. It is befitting to note that the little princess came in second after her grandmother Queen Sofía via a 20 minutos poll of Spanish royal family favourites according to the Typically Spanish website. Her grandfather King Juan Carlos, her aunt Infanta Cristina and her father Prince Felipe came in third, fourth and fifth, respectively.