Their Royal Highnesses Prince Felipe and Princess Letizia of Asturias arrived at Sala Hipóstila at the Biblioteca Nacional in Madrid this afternoon to view the new exhibition entitled, La Transición en Tinta China.
Curated by Professor Francisco J.B. de la Peña from the Universidad Complutense, the exhibit displays over 200 works by 80 different cartoonists. Yes, cartoonists. According to various sources La Transición en Tinta China:
“…takes a historic look at the period of the political transition in Spain through the works of some of the leading cartoonists of the day. From the years before the death of Franco, cartoonists, through new publications, stretch the limits of censorship and offer their readers the fruit of their expressive talent and his satirical wit.
What was the vision of these artists on the political transition? What contributed to it? This is the account that offers exposure in this exhibit which will be open to the public until August 25, 2013.”
Her Majesty Queen Sofia of Spain arrived at the Parque Ferial Juan Carlos I in Madrid this afternoon to attend the 85th Exposición Internacional Canina de Primavera organized by the Real Sociedad Canina de Espana. It’s a dog show similar to the hilarious movie, Best in Show, and lower in rank compared to the famous Westminster Dog Show. Just being honest, people. 🙂
Anyway, during today’s event Her Majesty presented the top award, the Trofeo de S.M. el Rey (Best in Show) to a super cute little doggie. So what breed won? The Pug.
Poor thing… this just isn’t her year. Late yesterday afternoon the judge presiding over the infamous Instituto Nóos case, Judge José Castro, has “…asked the [Spanish] tax agency for information to determine whether Cristina engaged in tax evasion or money laundering between 2007 and 2010…” according to Reuters.
Earlier this month the Spanish court on Palma de Mallorca withdrew a subpoena against Infanta Cristina which was initiated by Judge José Castro. The old judge wanted the infanta to appear in court as a witness to the investigation of her shady husband, Mr. Iñaki Urdangarín, the Duke of Palma, and his former business partner, Mr. Diego Torres. Urdangarín and Torres are accused of embezzlement, fraud, misuse of public funds, and forgery from the non-profit organization they once presided over, Instituto Nóos.
Anyway, click hereto read more about this latest news from Reuters.
On the morning of May 23, 2013, Her Majesty Queen Sofia of Spain accompanied by Her Royal Highness Infanta Elena of Spain attended the 2012 Premios Sociales de la Fundación Mapfre held at El Plantío in Madrid. Four awards were presented to “…individuals or institutions in recognition of their contributions for the benefit of society.”
The recipient of the José Manuel Martínez a Toda una Vida Profesional Award went to, Dr. Pedro Guillén García. The recipient of the Mejor Gestión Medioambiental Award went to the non-profit organization, Conservation Trust of Puerto Rico. The recipient of the Mejor Acción Solidaria Award went to the Foundation for Integral Development (FUDI). And, finally, the recipient of the Mejor Acción de Prevención de Accidentes y de Daños a la SaludAward went to Safe Kids, Safe Crianca Brazil.
On May 22, 2013, Her Majesty Queen Sofia of Spain, as Honorary President, presided over the 2013 Premios UNICEF España held at the Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofia in Madrid.
After the awards were handed out guests were entertained with a performance by the Pequeños Cantores de la Joven Orquesta and the Coro de la Comunidad de Madrid.
On the morning of Tuesday, May 21, 2013, Her Royal Highness Infanta Elena of Spain attended the inauguration of the exhibition entitled, Credo, in Arévalo, Castilla and León, Spain.
Meanwhile, this morning at the Palais d’Egmont in Brussels, His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco participated in the plenary meeting of the 36th Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting and the 16th meeting of the Committee for Environmental Protection.
On May 21, 2013, Her Majesty Queen Sofia of Spain participated in the opening of the 1st Simposio Internacional’s Avances en la Investigación Sociosanitaria en la Enfermedad de Alzheimer held at the Hospedería de Fonseca in Salamanca. The purpose of today’s gathering was to share recent public health findings and research regarding Alzheimer’s Disease.
Meanwhile, in Las Tablas, a neighborhood in Madrid, Her Royal Highness Princess Letizia of Asturias attended the inauguration of the new center for Fundación APROCOR on land donated by the city of Madrid. APROCOR is a foundation dedicated to the services designed to better the quality of life of individuals with mental disabilities and their families.
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