On September 17, 2012, His Majesty King Juan Carlos I of Spain was at the Cuatro Vientos Air Base in Madrid where he was given a test fly in the new NH-90 helicopter.  Apparently, this isn’t the first time His Majesty has been in a helicopter; in fact, he is an expert pilot with over “… 3,740 flight hours…” under his royal belt.

Any way, according to the Spanish online newspaper, ABC, the old king had a fabulous time flying in this nifty ‘copter for “… 30 minutes…”  

Then it was over.

Click here to watch videos from today’s event.

On September 17, 2012, Their Royal Highnesses Prince Felipe and Princess Letizia of Asturias were in Fuensalida, Toledo, to attend the opening of the 2012/2013 academic school year and scholarship course at the Tomás Romojaro school.

During today’s event the prince gave a speech noting the “… serious and worrying increase in the number of young people who do not study and the importance of receiving an education…” 

In Spanish

On September 14, 2012, His Royal Highness Prince Felipe of Asturias attended the opening of the 2012 Global Alumni Forum organized by the Instituto de Empresa Parque Ferial Juan Carlos I in Madrid.

In Spanish

On September 15, 2012, Her Royal Highness Princess Letizia of Asturias turns 40 years old.  In honor of her special day, several new photos were released of the princess and her beautiful family.

On September, 13, 2012, Her Royal Highness Princess Letizia of Asturias attended the V of Life and the 2012 Aid for Cancer Research Awards in Córdoba, Spain.

“This year the winners include Dr. Mariano Barbacid, for his work in the field of Molecular Oncology and the Ausonia company…”  to name a few.

Click here to watch a video news report. (in Spanish)

On Thursday, September 13, 2012, Her Majesty Queen Sofia of Spain was at the Biblioteca Nacional España in Madrid to attend the opening of an exhibition by the late photographer, Mr. Juan Gyenes, entitled, Gyenes: Maestro Fotógrafo.

According to the official site for the royal house of Spain the exhibition is “… divided into five sections…”  The exhibition showcases Mr. Gyenes personal items such as “… cameras, medals and decorations… “ and more.

Meanwhile, at Palacio de la Zarzuela, His Majesty King Juan Carlos I held audiences with the Ibero-American Secretary General, Mr. Enrique Iglesias, the Governing Board of the Spanish Federation of Municipalities and Provinces, and the Minister of Foreign Affairs from Algeria, Mr. Mourad Medelci.

Source: Casa de Su Majestad el Rey

On September 12, 2012, His Majesty King Juan Carlos I of Spain presented the XXIII Premio FIES de Periodismo (journalism prize) to writer and columnist, Mr.Juan Manuel de Prada.  The ceremony, held at Palacio de la Zarzuela, was attended by the Board of Trustees of the Spanish Institutional Foundation as well as “… members of the award jury.”

Mr.Juan Manuel de Prada won this year’s award for his outstanding article entitled, Monarchy, published last year.

Congrats, dude.

Source: Casa de Su Majestad el Rey.