On November 20, 2013, Her Majesty Queen Sofia of Spain visited the Middle School 223, a bilingual school, in the South Bronx, New York City. During the visit Her Majesty met with students, staff, and toured the school.
On November 19, Her Majesty attended the Queen Sofia Spanish Institute Gold Medal Gala held at the Waldorf-Astoria in New York City. Last evening’s gala, hosted by legendary fashion designer Mr. Oscar de la Renta, honored former United States Secretary of State, Ms. Hillary Rodham Clinton, and Spanish actor, Mr. Antonio Banderas, for “…their contributions to ties between the United States and Spanish-speaking countries…”