King, Queen Leading Delegation For Pope’s Funeral

King Felipe and Queen Letizia will lead Spain’s contingent to Pope Francis’ funeral this weekend.

Their Majesties were quick to post a telegram mourning the late pontiff. They also — along with Queen Sofia — stopped by the Holy See embassy in Madrid to pay their respects.

Spanish Royal Household

Members of royal families from around the world will attend the ceremonies. It’s unclear whether Queen Sofia, King Felipe’s mother, will be in Rome this weekend.

ICYM: Queen Sofia Attends Good Friday Processions

Queen Sofia was the only member of the Spanish Royal Family to make significant public appearances during Holy Week.

King Felipe’s mother was in Seville for Good Friday to see the city’s religious processions marking Jesus’ death. Her sister, Princess Irene, has long been Queen Sofia’s companion but is not in good health and was not present.

Queen Sofia was also in the Balearic Islands, as is her tradition. She attended a Mallorca benefit concert in the days before Easter Weekend.

Members of the Spanish Royal Family used to attend Easter Mass in Mallorca but that tradition has lapsed.

Also seen during Holy Week in Seville were members of the House of Alba. The late Duchess of Alba was often at her Dueñas Palace in the city.

King, Queen Mourn Pope Francis

King Felipe expressed “profound sadness” when sending Vatican officials Spain’s official condolences after the death of Pope Francis.

His Majesty noted Pope Francis’ commitment to the poor and his drive to make the world a fairer place with greater solidarity.

King Felipe and Queen Letizia with Pope Francis in 2014. Spanish Royal Household

One can expect a robust presence from the Spanish Royal Family during the late Pope’s funeral ceremonies.

King, Queen Honor Fallen Writer

King Felipe and Queen Letizia put out a message to honor Cervantes Prize and Nobel Prize winning writer Mario Vargas Llosa, the Marquess of Vargas Llosa, who died this week.

Spanish Royal Household

Vargas Llosa, born in Peru, was active in Spanish society and politics. He was left-wing in his youth but moved to the right as he got older and has been a fierce defender of the Spanish Crown.