Today the King took his daughter, the Princess of Asturias, to a soccer match. It signals the Royal Household’s effort to put the heir to the throne closer to the public eye.
In recent days Don Felipe spoke to business leaders in Madrid, evidence that his duties despite the ongoing political impasse.
“The growth of the Spanish economy could not be understood without the great collective effort of all Spaniards,” said the King, highlighting national unity.
His Majesty continued: “I ask you to continue working in that direction, creating an environment favorable for the economy and business. Despite economic improvements, we still have plenty of work to do.”
King Felipe late last week met with Congress President Patxi López as parties prepare for new elections.
Queen Letizia also recently spoke at a gathering for combating rare diseaseas, one of her passions. And King Felipe held an audience with Prince Albert of Monaco at Zarzuela Palace.
Spanish authorities and Infanta Cristina’s lawyers are revealing a blackmail scheme against the King’s sister.
Authorities are accusing an anti-corruption advocate of asking the Infanta for money in exchange for dropping complaints against her.
Infanta Cristina and her husband, Iñaki Urdangarin, are under indictment on corruption charges. Prosecutors say he used a non-profit group to enrich himself.
The Infanta says she is innocent and is confident of acquittal. Still, her brother stripper her of her title as Duchess of Palma de Mallorca.
More recently, Barcelona leaders revoked a golden medal from the city. The took the same action against former Catalan President Jordi Pujol.
A global scandal involving the release of millions of documents from Panamanian firm Mossack Fonseca is spilling on the Spanish Royal Family.
The company is said to provide wealthy individuals and companies with ways to hide their money abroad.
Among the firms clients was Spain’s Infanta Pilar, Duchess of Badajoz, King Juan Carlos’ sister and King Felipe’s aunt.
The Royal Household has washed its hands of the situation because Infanta Pilar is not a member of the Royal Family, according to media outlets.
The duchess is said to have cut ties with Mossack Fonseca years ago amid widespread opposition to politician with offshore accounts. Tax authorities are investigating.
Pay raise
Separately, in recent days media outlets reported that members of the Royal Family were getting a 1 percent pay raise, along with other public workers.
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