On October 18, 2012, His Royal Highness Prince Felipe of Asturias presided over the closing day of the Confederación Española de Directivos y Ejecutivos held at the Palacio de Congresos in Madrid. During today’s meeting the future king of Spain gave a speech and mingled with attendees.
Category Archives: Spanish Royals
Her Majesty Queen Sofia of Spain Visits Bolivia. (VIDEOS)
Yesterday, Her Majesty Queen Sofia of Spain was in El Alto, Bolivia, where she gave a speech expressing her:
“…admiration for the work of the Spanish aid workers in Bolivia, that helps improve the lives of half a million families, and showed their support for the educational development in the most disadvantaged populations of Bolivia…”
Her Majesty also visited Tiwanaku to “…check progress of the archaeological work carried out in the ruins of this ancient pre-Columbian city…”
Today, Her Majesty flew to Santa Cruz de la Sierra in eastern Bolivia to meet with Governor Rubén Costas to discuss “… projects supported by Spanish cooperation…”
Her Majesty Queen Sofia of Spain Visits Bolivia. (VIDEOS)
Her Majesty Queen Sofia of Spain is currently in Bolivia for an official four-day visit. Yesterday, Her Majesty visited the Museo Nacional de Arte de Bolivia and held a meeting with the President of Bolivia, Mr. Juan Evo Morales, at the Palacio del Gobierno. During the meeting President Morales thanked Her Majesty for Spain’s support:
“… in improving health and education in Bolivia, and expressed confidence that this would continue in the future and reconfirmed that he will attend the Ibero-American Summit in Cadiz, which will be held in mid-November.”
Her Royal Highness Infanta Elena Presides Over the 10th Edition of the Premios Ciudad Sostenible.
On October 17, 2012, Her Royal Highness Infanta Elena presided over the 10th Edition of the Premios Ciudad Sostenible (Sustainable City Awards) held at the Palacio de Cibeles in Madrid:
“The awards are presented to municipalities and cities in Spain who have opted for projects and actions aimed at promoting sustainability.”
News Regarding T.R.H.s Prince Felipe and Princess Letizia of Asturias. (VIDEO)
On October 17, 2012, Their Royal Highnesses Prince Felipe and Princess Letizia of Asturias presided over the opening of the Centro Internacional para la Investigación, el Desarrollo y la Innovación de la Lectura/Casa del Lector held at the Complejo Matadero in Madrid.
So what is Casa del Lector? Well, essentially it is a giant reading and cultural center which will also:
“…holds exhibitions, conferences, training courses, creative workshops, cycles of music, film and performing arts, and more…”
For more information about Casa de Lector please visit their official website here.
His Majesty King Juan Carlos I of Spain Presides Over a Meeting and Holds an Audience. (VIDEO)
On the morning of Tuesday, October 16, 2012, His Majesty King Juan Carlos I of Spain held an audience with professional golfers José María Olazábal, Miguel Angel Jimenez, and Sergio García at Palacio de la Zarzuela. The three men participated in the 2012 Ryder Cup last month at the Medinah Country Club in Illinois.
And, finally, His Majesty presided over a boring meeting for the presentation of Informe TransformaTalento: España hacia una Sociedad y Economía de los Talentos Realizados.
HRH Princess Letizia of Asturias Visits the Centros Integrados de Formación Profesional. (VIDEOS)
On Tuesday, October 16, 2012, Her Royal Highness Princess Letizia of Asturias visited the Centros Integrados de Formación Profesional (Integrated Vocational Training Centers) Juan de Colonia, Simón de Colonia, and the secondary school Camino de Santiago in Burgos, Spain.
During her visit the princess toured the three training facilities as well as participated in a meeting with:
“…center officials to discuss educational projects of different occupational groups and projects being carried out in collaboration with companies and job placement for the centers students.”
The Royal Correspondent 
