King Felipe this week delivered strong words about Israeli actions in the Gaza Strip, calling for an end to the “massacre” there.

His Majesty’s speech, which surprised many people on the Spanish right, tracks Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez’s pressure campaign on Israel. Indeed, Spain recently recognized a Palestinian state.

The King, during his speech, noted Spain’s Jewish history and called on Hamas to release hostages it continues to hold.

He also called on Israel to follow international law in Gaza and the West Bank. Kind Felipe said it was painful and hard to understand what Israel was doing in Gaza.

As we have mentioned here before, King Felipe still counts the King of Jerusalem as one of his historical titles.

King Felipe and Queen Letizia returned in recent days from a state visit to Egypt, where they met with local government and business officials, and visited historic sites.

Queen Sofia spent two days in Washington for a meeting on Spain’s centuries old relationship with the United States.

Her Majesty attended events at the Daughters of the American Revolution’s Constitution Hall just blocks from the White House. The Queen Sofia Spanish Institute helped organize the historical symposium.

During her time in the U.S., Queen Sofia held a reception at the Spanish ambassador’s residence for Washington-area Spaniards.

Members of the Spanish Royal Family are back at work following the traditional August vacation break.

King Felipe and Queen Letizia spent days late last month visiting several communities affected by this summer’s wildfires.

His Majesty was at the Supreme Court in Madrid last week for the opening of the judicial year. It’s an opportunity for the King to speak with top judges.

The Spanish Royal Household sent its congratulations over the weekend when Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz won the U.S. Open tennis tournament.

King Felipe, Queen Letizia and other members of the Spanish Royal Family spent time in Mallorca during the start of their August vacations.

Mallorca — and the Marivent Palace in Palma — have for decades been a favorite spot for Queen Sofia. The same cannot be said for Queen Letizia, but she has continued spending at least some time on the island.

Activities included a reception for Balearic Island leaders and civil society, the King’s Cup sailing tournament and a meeting with Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez at Marivent.

King Felipe and Queen Letizia then took private vacations in Greece, media outlets reported. They may have spent time in a property owned by King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands.

King Felipe and his mother, Queen Sofia, held a rare event together at their home of Zarzuela Palace this month. The pair met with food bank leaders

The Queen Sofia Foundation has for decades been involved in helping support Spanish food banks.

King Felipe traveled to the United Kingdom earlier this month to attend the Wimbledon men’s final between Carlos Alcaraz and Jannick Sinner.

His Majesty met with Alcaraz, who lost to Sinner. He also met with Prince William and Princess Kate, and their kids.

Members of the Spanish Royal Family are in a whirlwind of activity ahead of their August summer vacations, when they hold few public events.

King Felipe and Queen Letizia welcomed global leaders and advocates to a United Nations development conference held in Seville late last month.

That included a dinner and meetings at the Royal Alcázar of Seville, a historic palace and castle complex that includes royal living quarters.

King Felipe held side meetings with Latin American and Middle Eastern leaders. He also chatted with French President Emmanuel Macron at the Seville Convention Center.

King Felipe VI granted his first titles of nobility this week to mark the 10th anniversary of his reign.

The Spanish Royal Household has been celebrating the anniversary with events like a concert and race in Madrid, among other activities.

Don Felipe made tennis player Rafael Nadal the marquess of Llevant de Mallorca. The King made former top aide Jaime Alfonsín the marquess of Alfonsín. That latter title carries grandee status. Other figures in the arts and sport were also recognized.

King Felipe became head of state after his father, King Juan Carlos, abdicated after almost four decades on the throne.

Leonor, the Princess of Asturias, left New York City for Madrid earlier this week after sailing around parts of the world for several months.

The heir to the Spanish throne crossed the Atlantic and stopped at several Latin American ports on the Spanish Armada’s historic training vessel called the Elcano before ending up in New York City.

There she participated in a flag ceremony, attended a concert at Carnegie Hall and met with Spaniards living in the U.S.

Her Royal Highness then had private time before flying back to Spain. Other crew members were set to sail back across the Atlantic.

Victoria of Hohenlohe, the Duchess of Medinaceli, was set to meet with Princess Leonor in New York, media outlets reported.