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Avellaneda Gives Letizia’s Sybilla Gown a 9.5
Juan Avellaneda rated Queen Letizia’s black Sybilla gown at the 2026 Premios Planeta a 9 or 9.5 out of 10. He said an updo would have shown off its sculptural neckline more clearly.
Premio Planeta draws record 1,424 entries for 75th edition
Felipe VI and Letizia presided over the 75th Premio Planeta ceremony in Barcelona. The winner receives €1 million, and this year’s contest drew a record 1,424 entries from around the world.
Letizia chooses a customised Sybilla gown for Planeta awards
Queen Letizia wore a customised black Sybilla gown with PDPAOLA earrings at the 75th Premios Planeta in Barcelona. The winner received €1 million from a record field of 1,424 manuscripts.
Letizia wears Sybilla’s gala gown in a shorter midi cut
At the Premio Planeta dinner in Barcelona, Queen Letizia wore a midi version of a black Sybilla gown. She paired it with familiar jewellery, including a diamond bracelet she owned before marrying Felipe VI.
Spanish royals will preside over Planeta Prize’s 75th gala
King Felipe and Queen Letizia are due at the Barcelona ceremony on Thursday. The contest drew a record 1,424 manuscripts; nine finalists remain after one entry was removed for prior publication.
Royals End First Ceuta-Melilla Visit Since 2007
Thousands waited outside Melilla’s Assembly on Wednesday as King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia wrapped up their two-city visit. The couple spent nearly an hour greeting people and posing for selfies.
Latorre says Felipe VI defended Spain's sovereignty in Ceuta
Rafa Latorre praised the royal visit as a show of support for Ceuta and said Felipe VI's defence of Spanish sovereignty contrasted with the Government's response to Moroccan naval incursions. He also recalled the border tragedy and the planned visit to Melilla.
Spain’s Royal Visit Puts Morocco Ties Under Strain
Felipe VI is due in Ceuta and Melilla on October 13 and 14, 2026. Javier Caraballo says Madrid must pair the visit with credible diplomacy as tensions with Morocco persist.
Leonor’s Toisón de Oro badge slips loose at Madrid parade
Princess Leonor’s miniature Toisón de Oro insignia came loose during Madrid’s National Day parade on 12 October 2026. Felipe VI pointed it out, then helped secure it again; the ceremony continued without interruption.
Sánchez booed at Spain’s National Day parade
Whistles and boos greeted Pedro Sánchez at the Madrid parade; spectators also shouted an insult. The ceremony came during the campaign for the 29 November election.
Sofía brings a red suit to Spain’s National Day
At Madrid’s 12 October ceremony, Infanta Sofía wore a red double-breasted suit with gold buttons. It stood apart from princesa Leonor’s Army parade uniform.
Sofía Rewears Her Red Suit at Madrid’s National Day Parade
Sofía travelled from Paris for Spain’s National Day parade on 12 October 2026. She wore again the red suit she first brought to an official event in Oviedo.
Madrid readies Spain’s largest National Day parade
More than 4,000 participants will join Spain’s National Day parade in Madrid on 12 October. RTVE will carry the ceremony live on television, radio and digital services.
Madrid puts military power at the centre of Hispanidad
Madrid will host Monday’s Fiesta Nacional ceremony, with 4,380 participants expected and the 8x8 Dragón due to appear for the first time. Official confirmation of the figures and debut is still pending.
Melilla readies a royal welcome for Felipe VI
Juan José Imbroda is urging residents to fill Plaza de España for Felipe VI and Letizia on 14 October. The confirmed itinerary gives the royal visit a formal role beyond the planned public welcome.
Mohamed VI draws a line with Spain over Ceuta
Morocco’s king has issued his first public message since the Ceuta crisis. He warned that cooperation with Spain cannot face pressure, threats or blackmail before Felipe VI’s planned visit.
El Prado brings Cristina de Suecia's collection into focus
Room 74 now displays 17 sculptures from Cristina de Suecia's collection, up from nine. The Prado has also made the Room of the Muses a permanent focus for the queen's collecting life in Rome.
Forgotten queen returns to Madrid spotlight in new historical novel
Margarita de Borbón y Parma, once erased from Spain’s royal narrative, emerges at the heart of a new novel that reimagines Madrid as a beacon of ambition and resilience. The book challenges the silence around her legacy.
Spain's King Puts EU Border Security at Centre of Finland Visit
Felipe VI called for joint protection of the EU's external borders during his visit to Helsinki. Finland backed Spain over Ceuta and linked security in the south with defence in the Arctic.
Prince Daniel of Sweden opens Prado tribute
The Museo del Prado has opened a major tribute to Queen Cristina of Sweden. Prince Daniel's visit brought the Swedish royal story into Madrid's cultural spotlight.
Ceuta clears its largest migrant camp ahead of royal visit
Police are dismantling Ceuta's largest migrant settlement days before Spain's King and Queen visit the city. Nearly 3,000 people were initially reported to be living there, while police say the camp holds more than 3,500.
Zamora mayor challenges royal protocol after invitation from Casa Real
Francisco Guarido, the only IU mayor in Spain, has publicly criticized the outdated language and dress codes in the Casa Real’s invitation to the National Day reception. His response reignites debate over protocol and inclusion at official royal events.
Moroccan protest set for Fnideq as Felipe VI visits Ceuta and Melilla
A Moroccan activist is calling for a nationwide protest in Fnideq on October 14, timed with King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia’s visit to Ceuta and Melilla. The demonstration brands the Spanish enclaves as 'Moroccan cities under occupation' and urges peaceful civic action.
Felipe VI heads to Ceuta and Melilla for first royal visit since 2014
Felipe VI and Queen Letizia will visit Ceuta and Melilla on 13 and 14 October 2026. It will be their first official visit to the autonomous cities since 2014, with the King having already welcomed the long-awaited trip.
Spain’s King and Queen Face Moroccan Backlash Over Ceuta Visit
Felipe VI and Letizia will visit Ceuta and Melilla on October 13 and 14, 2026, in their first trip to both Spanish cities. Moroccan state institutions have stayed silent, but a newspaper close to Mohamed VI has condemned the journey and revived memories of the 2007 crisis.
Morocco stays silent as Spain prepares royal visit to Ceuta and Melilla
Felipe VI and Letizia will visit Ceuta and Melilla on 13 and 14 October, their first official trip to the cities since 2014. Moroccan authorities had offered no official response as of 1 October, while local media framed the journey as a diplomatic test.
Sánchez will not join the Royals in Ceuta and Melilla
Pedro Sánchez will not accompany Felipe VI and Letizia in Ceuta and Melilla. The minister of the day will join the monarchs during their visits on 13 and 14 October 2026.
Cayetana returns to Liria through the life she chose
After drawing 150,000 visitors in Seville, Cayetana. Grande de España opens at Madrid's Palacio de Liria. More than 200 objects trace the duchess's art, private life and work within the Casa de Alba.
Spain's King and Queen Set for Long-Awaited Ceuta and Melilla Visit
Felipe VI and Queen Letizia will visit Ceuta and Melilla on 13 and 14 October, just after Spain's National Day. The trip follows a summer border crisis and comes nearly nineteen years after the previous royal visit.
Felipe VI sets first royal visit to Ceuta and Melilla
Felipe VI and Letizia will visit Ceuta on 13 October and Melilla on 14 October. It will be their first trip there as King and Queen, after months of migration pressure on Spain's border.
Brigitte Macron closes Madrid visit with a Louis Vuitton Capucines
At the French ambassador's residence in Madrid, Brigitte Macron finished her state visit to Spain in a pale blue dress and matching Louis Vuitton Capucines. Navy pumps added the only strong contrast.
Queen Sofía faces Corinna at Zarzuela in royal scandal
A secret affair between Don Juan Carlos I and Corinna zu Sayn-Wittgenstein played out inside Zarzuela Palace. The secret broke open when Queen Sofía walked in on her husband’s lover, exposing tensions that still haunt the royal family.
Princess Leonor absent from Macron state visit in Madrid
Princess Leonor did not appear during the French presidential visit to Madrid, sparking questions about her role in official ceremonies. Experts argue her gradual introduction to state duties is deliberate and rooted in protocol, not oversight.
Senate blocks Spain France friendship treaty during Macron visit
A 142-106 Senate vote has stopped Spain from ratifying its friendship treaty with France. The defeat came during Emmanuel Macron's two-day state visit to Madrid.
Felipe VI presses Europe over Ceuta border defence
Felipe VI has called for shared European responsibility for Ceuta's border after more than 80,000 people reached the autonomous city in two days. His appeal came as France and Spain faced a fresh parliamentary setback over their friendship treaty.
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