King, Queen Conclude Successful UK State Visit

King Felipe and Queen Letizia continued their state visit to the United Kingdom last week with a stop at Westminster Abbey.

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While there, they highlighted the long-standing ties between the U.K. and Spain by visiting the tomb of Eleanor of Castile, once an English queen consort.

There are numerous other ties, including Queen Victoria Eugenie, King Felipe’s great grandmother and Queen Victoria’s granddaughter.

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King Felipe then met with British Prime Minister Theresa May, where they spoke about their ties post-Brexit.

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Queen Letizia wore a tiara again, one of her favorites, while visiting the Lord Mayor of the City of London. Princess Anne was there.

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Their Majesties also met with business leaders, Spaniards living in Britain and visited Oxford.

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The King and Queen returned to Spain after a last goodbye from Queen Elizabeth, and strong reviews from the British press.

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