Queen Visits Barcelona

Queen Letizia attended two different events in Barcelona last week related to international cancer research.

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Any visit by a member of the Royal Family to Catalonia is notable because of the region’s hostility — at least from some residents — to Spain’s central government in recent years.

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Separately, King Felipe welcomed new ambassador credentials at the Madrid Royal Palace.

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Don Felipe welcomes the credentials of the new ambassador from Greece. The King’s uncle Constantine claims the throne of Greece. © Casa de S.M el Rey

And Queen Sofia, in support of her foundation and preferred causes, presided over an event in Alicante on Alzheimer’s disease and other neurodegenerative illnesses.

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