King Felipe and other members of the Spanish Royal Family have retaken their full public duties following the August vacation period.
His Majesty has been swearing in top officials, including a new governor for the Bank of Spain and a chair of the government body that oversees the judiciary.
King Felipe also appeared with Supreme Court justices, including María Isabel Perelló, new chair of the General Counsel for the Judicial Power.
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His Majesty will be at the Madrid Royal Palace on Tuesday for a military event, the Royal Household said.
King Felipe traveled to the Dominican Republican in mid-August — during the traditional vacation season — for President Luis Abinader’s second inauguration.
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King Felipe later in August also participated in events surrounding the America’s Cup in Barcelona, including meeting with new Catalan President Salvador Illa, a unionist.
King Felipe aboard a hydrogen powered vessel. Spanish Royal Household
His Majesty also visited remodeled marina facilities in Barcelona.
Spain’s royals and other relatives have been making their presence felt in the island of Mallorca for the start of the summer vacation season.
Queen Sofia and her sister, Irene, are particularly fond of the island. King Felipe and Queen Letizia also make a point of at least spending some days there during the summer.
King Felipe with Queen Letizia and Queen Sofia during a reception with Balearic Island officials and leaders. Spanish Royal Household
King Felipe participating in the King’s Cup sailing tournament. Spanish Royal Household
King Felipe meeting with with Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez at Almudaina Palace in Palma. Spanish Royal Household
Spain’s royals used to spend more time in Mallorca in years past, when King Juan Carlos was head of state. King Felipe and Queen Letizia prefer to take private vacations elsewhere after spending some time in Mallorca.
This year they have also been deeply involved in the Olympics, with the King and Queen and their daughters attending numerous games and meeting with Spanish athletes.
King Felipe sent a letter to former U.S. President Donald Trump after the latter survived an assassination attempt Saturday.
The King expressed relief Trump’s injuries were minor and condemned violence, particularly directed at democratic values.
King Felipe and Queen Letizia visited Trump during his presidency. They were scheduled to attend a state visit but it was cancelled because of the pandemic.
King Felipe celebrated a decade as Spain’s head of state, with Queen Letizia, Princess Leonor and Infanta Sofia joining him in a day of celebration Wednesday.
The royals hosted officials for a lunch at the Madrid Royal Palace, handed out Orders of Civil Merit decorations, visited the Gallery of Royal Collections, toured an exhibit on the anniversary, and attended an evening concert and light show.
As tabloids keep speculating about a crisis within the Royal Family, the King, Queen and their daughters continue pushing through with their agenda and duties.
King Felipe met with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan at Zarzuela Palace in Madrid last week for high level conversations between both countries.
The gathering was part of a busy week for the Spanish Royal family on foreign policy, both at home and abroad.
King Felipe and Ergodan. Spanish Royal Household
King Felipe traveled to El Salvador for the June 1st inauguration of President Nayib Bukele, who is beginning a second term in office.
King Felipe greeting Bukele with his wife, Gabriela Rodríguez, looking on. Spanish Royal Household
Closer to home, last week His Majesty handed former Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi the Charles V European Award. Draghi also served as head of the European Central Bank during the Eurozone crisis.
King Felipe handed the award at the Yuste Monastery on behalf of the Yuste Foundation. The site in western Spain hosted King and Holy Roman Emperor Charles V until his death.
King Felipe and Draghi. Spanish Royal Household
Queen Letizia took an international trip this month to survey Spain’s development and aid work in Guatemala.
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During her visit, Her Majesty met with local advocates and aid workers, and Spaniards living in the country.
Infanta Elena, King Felipe’s sister, was back representing the Royal Family in an official capacity last week. She lead an awards ceremony at the new Gallery of Royal Collections.
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The appearance was a surprise to many royal watchers because the Duchess of Lugo has not been part of the core Royal Family for years after her brother became monarch.
It’s unclear whether Infanta Elena, who spent years as a working royal, will become more prominent in representing the Crown.