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Last Updated On | 11 Apr 2026

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Spain's former monarch King Juan Carlos makes rare appearance following self-imposed exile

Spain's former monarch Juan Carlos I willingly left his home country after stepping down from the throne, but on Saturday, he was collecting a new honour

Queen Letizia recreates iconic 2004 pre-wedding look - and embraces natural grey hair

After a family Easter holiday, the Spanish queen resumed official engagements in Madrid with the celebration of the 10th anniversary of the 'Talento Joven' programme

Princess Leonor enters her most decisive year - as she breaks with King Felipe's tradition

Queen Letizia and King Felipe's daughter's life will soon take a radical turn: her military training is concluding and she'll begin a new phase at university

Queen Letizia and daughters fly under the radar at Rosalía concert

Spanish royals Princess Leonor and Infanta Sofia joined their mother, Queen Letizia, at Spanish singer Rosalía's concert

Princess Amalia leads the future European queens using 'daring' wardrobes to signal their power

Princess Amalia of the Netherlands, Princess Leonor of Spain, and Princess Elisabeth of Belgium will all one day be queen – learn how their wardrobe signals a shift

Queen Letizia marks rare royal 'privilege' in white during historic meeting with the Pope

Queen Letizia and King Felipe of Spain visited the Vatican on Friday, and enjoyed a 50-minute private audience with Pope Leo XIV at the Apostolic Palace

Most incredible royal fashion in March 2026 – including Kate's £275 replica jewel

Royal ladies from the UK and across Europe have been keeping us entertained with their fabulous style moments – see Best Quality Designer Handbag 's top picks of the month

King Felipe's aunt Infanta Margarita celebrates 87th birthday surrounded by family

Infanta Margarita, aunt of King Felipe, has been blind since birth and gave up her right to the Spanish throne after her marriage

Meet Europe's youngest royals

Royalty starts from Day 1 on the hospital floor, but which royals throughout Europe are the newest to join this regal life?

King Juan Carlos of Spain, 88, caught up in Middle East conflict in tense situation: 'He cannot leave'

The father of King Felipe VI moved to Abu Dhabi in 2020 and has now lived in the United Arab Emirates capital for five-and-a-half years

King Charles and Queen Camilla 'profoundly shocked and saddened' in urgent statement to King Felipe

The British monarch has written to the Spanish king following the two-train crash in Adamuz, Andalusia on Sunday 18 January

King Charles' train crash tribute and more

All the royal news from 19 & 20 January, including Duchess Sophie's 61st birthday, Prince Harry's court case and Prince William's Scottish engagements

Queen Sofia's sister Princess Irene dies aged 83 after 'cognitive' decline

The Spanish emeritus queen and mother of King Felipe cancelled public engagements in Palma de Mallorca this week to be by her sister's bedside

Queen Sofia, 87, cancels outings amid decline in sister Princess Irene's health

The Spanish emeritus queen and mother of King Felipe had been due to carry out a number of public appearances in Palma de Mallorca

Princess Leonor is the spitting image of father King Felipe in military uniform

Princess Leonor of Spain is currently in the third year of her military training, following in the footsteps of her father, King Felipe

Personal royal Christmas card photos of 2025 - including an unconventional choice

The King and Queen were one of the first royals to release their picture for 2025, taken at the time of their royal visit to Rome

Jokey gifts, lavish holidays and sweets for the kids: How royals around the world celebrate Christmas

The British, Spanish, Monégasque and more royal families have different traditions when it comes to celebrating the festive holiday

What is Le Bal des Débutantes 2025? All the details

Get all the must-know details on the famous debutante ball held annually in Paris, including a guest list featuring an Olympic hopeful

Queen Letizia goes glam in semi-sheer ruffle bust and waist-cinching leather

Ever the style maven, Queen Letizia of Spain turned to BOSS for her latest outfit, which she wore to mark the 40th Anniversary of the CEOE Foundation's creation

Queen Letizia recycles back-baring dress from 4 years ago - and it's covered in feathers

King Felipe's wife gave a dress from 2021 a spin when she met with the President and First Lady of China during the Spanish state visit

Did the Princess of Wales inspire another royal's glamorous tiara look?

Queen Letizia of Spain's latest tiara hairstyle echoed one of Catherine’s looks from this year

Queen Letizia puts silver curls on display with 139-year-old tiara

King Felipe and his wife Queen Letizia put on a glamorous display at the Royal Palace in Madrid as they welcomed the prime minister of Oman to Spain

20 Facts about Princess Leonor to celebrate the future Queen's 20th birthday

King Felipe and Queen Letizia of Spain's older daughter turned 20 on October 31, 2025. In celebration of the Princess' milestone birthday here are 20 facts...