Javier Milei used the Ibero-American summit in Madrid to equate socialism with fascism and attack progressive agendas. He avoided personal insults against Pedro Sánchez and praised Felipe VI for keeping the meeting open to governments with differences.
Felipe VI closed the XXX Cumbre Iberoamericana in Madrid by defending multilateral dialogue as a counterweight to geopolitical blocs. He said the agreements reached must now become tangible results.
Javier Milei arrived in Madrid at about 17:00 and met Vox leader Santiago Abascal. He skipped the Ibero-American summit's opening ceremony and the royal gala dinner; neither event appeared on his official agenda.
At the Teatro Real in Madrid, Queen Letizia wore the DelPozo gown first seen in 2017. She had also chosen it for her 2018 meeting with Emmanuel Macron and the 2020 Princess of Asturias Awards.
Felipe VI and Pedro Sánchez closed the Ibero-American Business Meeting in Madrid, calling for closer economic ties between the EU and Latin America. Sánchez wants a regional alliance to tackle challenges such as artificial intelligence.
Don Felipe and Doña Letizia will attend the 12 November funeral in Toledo for 69 people killed in the Urda train crash. The service is scheduled for 19:00.
Princess Leonor spent her 21st birthday at a family lunch in Zarzuela on 31 October, according to a television report. The gathering took place during official mourning for the Urda rail disaster, with 69 deaths recorded in the latest figures cited.
Princess Leonor turned 21 on Saturday, 31 October, the third day of national mourning after the Urda rail tragedy. Pedro Jota Fernández said celebrations were expected to be limited to a family meal.
Pilar Eyre said Felipe VI’s brief remarks after the Urda rail disaster fell short and criticised his initial reference to Adamuz. She praised Queen Letizia for alerting him to the mistake during their visit to a Toledo hospital.
At an academic ceremony presided over by the King, Félix Bolaños said some critics seek to erode institutional credibility when officeholders do not share their views. He also warned about online disinformation.
Felipe VI left an Oviedo eye clinic on foot after routine cataract surgery on his left eye. Surgeon Luis Fernández-Vega expects a quick recovery, with drops for several days and no physical exertion.
At the Asturias Awards in Oviedo, Felipe VI argued that human experience gives knowledge a moral dimension AI cannot provide on its own. He also urged voters to protect democratic institutions ahead of the November 29 general election.
Queen Letizia briefly fell while leaving a fishing boat during the royal family's visit to Llanes. She stood up on her own and confirmed she was well; the Pueblo Ejemplar programme continued as planned.
Felipe VI used the 2026 Princess of Asturias Awards in Oviedo to defend democratic institutions during a tense pre-election campaign. His speech called for daily civic commitment as Spain prepares for general elections.
The Queen has led FAD Juventud as honorary president since 2015. In its anniversary video she calls for protecting young people’s mental health and building safe environments.
The 16 October concert opened with the world premiere of Rémanence, selected from 78 submissions for the XLIII Premio Reina Sofía de Composición Musical. Doña Sofía presented composer Luis Tabuenca Fernández with the diploma.
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.
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.
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.
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.
King Felipe and Queen Letizia are due to attend the Barcelona ceremony on Thursday. The contest drew a record 1,424 manuscripts, and nine finalists remain after one entry was removed for prior publication.
Thousands waited outside Melilla’s Assembly on Wednesday as King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia concluded their two-city visit. The couple spent nearly an hour greeting people and posing for selfies.
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 his earlier statement that Melilla was expected to be the next stop.
Felipe VI is due to visit Ceuta and Melilla on October 13 and 14, 2026. Javier Caraballo says Madrid must pair the trip with credible diplomacy as tensions with Morocco persist.
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 and later helped secure it again; the ceremony continued without interruption.
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.
At Madrid’s 12 October ceremony, Infanta Sofía wore a red double-breasted suit with gold buttons. It stood apart from Princess Leonor’s Army parade uniform.
Sofía travelled from Paris for Spain’s National Day parade on 12 October 2026. She rewears the red suit she first wore at an official event in Oviedo.
More than 4,000 participants will join Spain’s National Day parade in Madrid on 12 October. RTVE will carry the ceremony live across its television and radio outlets, with coverage also on digital services.
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.
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.
Morocco’s king has issued his first public message since the Ceuta crisis. Ahead of Felipe VI’s planned visit, he warned that cooperation with Spain cannot be subject to pressure or threats, including blackmail.
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.
Margarita de Borbón y Parma, once erased from Spain’s royal narrative, takes center stage in a new novel that frames Madrid as a city of ambition and ability to recover. The book challenges the silence around her legacy.
Felipe VI called for joint protection of the EU's external borders during his visit to Helsinki. Finland backed Spain over Ceuta, tying southern border security to defence in the Arctic.
