On February 1, 2013, Her Royal Highness Princess Letizia of Asturias participated in the opening of the 2nd Meeting on Enfermedades Raras y Discapacidad (Rare Diseases and Disabilities) held at the Teatre Principal de Maó in Mahón. The princess is Honorary President of the Federación Española de Enfermedades Raras (FEDER).
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His Majesty King Juan Carlos I of Spain Holds an Audience. (VIDEO)
On January 31, 2013, His Majesty King Juan Carlos I held an audience with the President of the Gerneralitat de Cataluña, Mr. Artur Mas i Gavarró, at Palacio de la Zarzuela.
His Royal Highness Prince Felipe of Asturias Attends an Inauguration in Madrid. (VIDEO)
His Royal Highness Prince Felipe of Asturias presided over the inauguration of REPSOL’s new company headquarters in Madrid on January 31, 2013.
Upon his arrival the heir to the Spanish throne was warmly greeted by the President of REPSOL, Mr. Antonio Brufau, the Mayor of Madrid, Ms. Anna Botella, and the President of the Community of Madrid, Mr. Ignacio González.
During today’s inauguration Prince Felipe gave a speech, unveiled a plaque commemorating the opening, and was given a tour of the new building where he met with the staff of REPSOL.
Judge José Castro Sets Iñaki Urdangarin and His Former Business Partner’s Bail at 8.1 Million Euros. (VIDEO)
On January 30, 2013, Judge José Castro set Mr. Iñaki Urdangarin, the Duke of Palma, and his former business partner, Mr. Diego Torres, bail at 8.1. million Euros.
According to AFP, the judge, “…issued a written order saying that their goods could be embargoed to make up the full amount if they fail to make the bail [within five days], which he set to reflect their potential financial liabilities in the case.”
The two are accused of embezzlement, fraud, misuse of public funds, and forgery from the non-profit organization they once presided over, Instituto Nóos.
Click here for more information from the Spanish newspaper, ABC.
Their Royal Highnesses Prince Felipe and Princess Letizia of Asturias Attend the 33rd Edition of the Feria Internacional de Turismo-FITUR. (VIDEO)
Their Royal Highnesses Prince Felipe and Princess Letizia of Asturias attended the inauguration of the 33rd Edition of the Feria Internacional de Turismo – FITUR in Madrid on January 30, 2013.
Her Majesty Queen Sofia of Spain Presides Over an Induction Ceremony at the Real Academia de Ciencias Morales y Políticas.
On the evening of January 29, 2013, Her Majesty Queen Sofia of Spain presided over the induction ceremony of economist, scholar and author, Dr. Ramón Tamaese, into the Real Academia de Ciencias Morales y Políticas in Madrid.
And, that’s it. 🙂
Photo courtesy of Casa Real
News Regarding His Majesty King Juan Carlos I of Spain and His Royal Highness Prince Felipe of Asturias.
On the morning of January 29, 2013, at the royal palace in Madrid, His Majesty King Juan Carlos I of Spain received credentials from ambassadors from Jordan, Serbia, Cape Verde, Ukraine and Uruguay.
Meanwhile, at Palacio de la Zarzuela, His Royal Highness Prince Felipe of Asturias held an audience with the Governor of the Mexican State of Veracruz, Dr. Javier Ochoa.
Photo courtesy of Casa Real
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