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.
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