King Felipe traveled to Guatemala in recent days for the inauguration of Bernardo Arévalo de León as the country’s new president.

The trip was part of a busy agenda on foreign affairs for the king. He has welcomed a number of new ambassadors at the Royal Palace in Madrid.

On Monday His Majesty met with Ethiopian President Sahle-Work Zewde at the Zarzuela Royal Palace north of central Madrid.

Spain’s Royal Family kicked off the new year’s agenda with the so-called Pascua Militar, a military event at the Madrid Royal Palace that coincides with the Epiphany holiday.

Leonor, the Princess of Asturias, made her first official appearance as heir to the throne after having turned 18 last year. She’s undergoing extensive military training.

This year’s event was most notable because of the princess’ presence. Royal watchers were also keen on observing the Queen’s mood.

Political opponents and other critics of both Their Majesties have been spreading claims of infidelity by the Queen more than a decade ago. Indeed, Queen Letizia was somber when the minister of defense praised her work.

King Felipe used his remarks to highlight the armed forces’ role in defense of democracy.

The government used the event to reiterate its call for a ceasefire in Israel and the protection of human rights.

King Felipe focused on the Constitution in his traditional Christmas Eve address, perhaps the monarch’s most important of the year.

His Majesty, speaking from the Zarzuela Royal Palace, to the north of central Madrid, discussed broad economic and political issues, but — as years before — went deep on his vision of a Spain in which citizens set aside divisions and work together to solve common problems.

The remarks show Don Felipe’s continued concern about nationalist parties and leaders, particularly in Catalonia and the Basque Country.

The Spanish Constitution turned 45 in 2023. Also last year, Princess Leonor — heir to the throne — swore allegiance to the text upon turning 18. A picture of the event was behind the King during his message.

Later in December, before the new year, King Felipe held a swearing-in ceremony for new government ministers.

The first major event of the year on the royal calendar is the Pascua Militar, a military event at the Royal Palace in Madrid that coincides with the Epiphany holiday.