King Felipe was in Belguim this week for events commemorating the anniversary of the beginning of World War I.

Several media outlets noted the absence of Queen Letizia. But the Royal Household said she was never scheduled to attend, according to reports.

The couple is scheduled for make more trips around Europe and the world as part of an effort to introduce themselves as Spain’s new monarchs.

For now, Their Majesties are on vacation at Marivent Palace in Palma de Mallorca in the Balearic Islands.

Queen Sofia was the first to arrive in Mallorca, according to media reports.

King Felipe is implementing a variety of reforms within the Spanish Royal Household to promote transparency and prevent corruption, according to media reports.

His Majesty is prohibiting members of the Royal Family from working in the private sector. His sisters, members of the Royal Family before his proclamation, have both had jobs.

The King is also adding new controls for gifts, sending the Royal Household accounts to independent auditors and adding legal advisers.

King Juan Carlos, King Felipe’s father, is known to have accepted lavish gifts from other monarchs.

Reforms stem from a corruption investigation involving Infanta Cristina and her husband. She has denied wrongdoing.

Instead Infanta Elana and Infanta Cristina are no longer members of the Royal Family. King Felipe’s rise effectively bumped them out. They are now considered members of the King’s Family.

Members of the Royal Family are now King Felipe, Queen Letizia, King Juan Carlos, Queen Sofia, Infanta Leonor and Infanta Sofia.

King Felipe and Queen Letizia sought to highlight Spanish-French relations during an introductory visit to that the neighboring country this week.

French President Francois Hollande hosted a lunch in honor of Their Majesties after a meeting.

King Felipe’s remarks touted Spain’s close relationship with France, both being among the oldest countries in Europe.

“The European Union,” said the King, “is a geopolitical and economic imperative for our countries. This Europe we are building affirms itself on universal principles and values and shared affinities.”

Don Felipe also said, “The success of Europe depends on introducing national priorities into the European agenda.”

King Felipe and Queen Letizia also met with other French officials, including new Prime Minister Manuel Valls, who was born in Barcelona.

King Felipe and Queen Letizia yesterday finished a two day introduction trip to Morocco.

The stop by Their Majesties to the nearby Kingdom was the second international trip since they rose to power. The first was to see the Pope in Vatican City.

King Felipe’s father, King Juan Carlos, worked for decades to maintain good relations with Morocco.

The two countries have numerous issues in common, including the former Spanish colony and now disputed Western Sahara territory, plus two remaining Spanish enclaves in Africa.

Both countries often cooperate on issues of terrorism and immigration.

Separately, the Royal Household confirmed to Spanish media outlets that King Felipe and Queen Letizia will follow royal tradition and vacation in Palma de Mallorca for at least a few days this summer.

Queen Sofia is a big fan of staying in Palma  and Marivent Palace, but Queen Letizia is less keen on spending her vacation in the public eye.

King Felipe VI has decided that political appointees can be sworn in without a Bible and crucifix, as has has been long-standing tradition, media outlets are reporting.

King Felipe has decided that the Bible and crucifix are optional, as a way of promotion freedom of religion as enshrined in the Constitution.

Don Felipe’s recent proclamation as King was different from his father’s in that it didn’t include a crucifix.

Former Spanish dictator Francisco Franco, a fierce Catholic, used to display large crucifixes for events.

It has been a busy week for King Felipe and Queen Letizia.

It started with a short but whirlwind trip to Portugal, which included visits with the country’s leaders and civil society.

This week King Felipe attended the wake for Spanish soccer legend Alfredo Di Stéfano Laulhe at Madrid’s Bernabéu Stadium. Queen Letizia, King Juan Carlos and Queen Sofia also sent their condolences.

The King also attended military and institutional ceremonies this week.

Tomorrow the King will host a meeting of Spain’s National Security Council at Zarzuela Palace, the first of his reign.

Even though most of the attention has been on the new Monarchs, Queen Sofia, King Felipe’s mother, made an appearance at the Valencia Nautical Club this week. It was not on the Royal Household’s official agenda.

King Felipe and Queen Letizia this week were in Vatican City to meet with Pope Francis.

The trip was part of the new Monarchs’ ongoing effort to meet with world leaders.

Even though Spain has strong secular institutions, the Monarchy retains the tradition of closeness to Catholic leaders.

King Felipe and Queen Letizia will next week make a trip to Portugal.

King Felipe promised to be more present in Catalonia amid that region’s ongoing flirtation with independence.

Today King Felipe and Queen Letizia attended the Prince of Girona Foundation awards ceremony in that Catalan community.

He said he wanted to make the Crown “more present in this land” and once again highlighted his commitment to “our Parliamentary Monarchy.”

The King’s daughter, Princess Leonor is the current Princess of Asturias and of Girona.

Queen Letizia appeared with a short hairdo today, but it appears to be the faux bob she’s worn before.

Separately, this week Spain’s armed forces saluted their new chief during a ceremony at the Royal Palace in Madrid.

King Felipe has named Jaime Alfonsín Alfonso as Chief of the Royal Household, and is adding a diplomatic aide post. He is also making sure his parents, King Juan Carlos and Queen Sofia, keep some staff at their disposal.

King Felipe’s efforts at restoring the Crown’s standing with the Spanish public came as a Balearic Islands judge decided to try his sister, Infanta Cristina, on corruption related charges connected with her husband’s business dealings.

Prosecutors disagree with the judge and are continuing to fight his decision to include the Infanta in the proceedings.

King Felipe began his reign last Friday, one day after his proclamation, with a meeting at Zarzuela Palace with Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy.

Regular meetings between the Monarch and the head of government are a common part of Spanish political life.

He then presided over a gathering to honor victims of terrorism.

Yesterday Queen Letizia attended an exposition at El Prado Museum in Madrid.

Meeting with gay rights groups

Their Majesties made the most news today when they met with numerous representatives of Spanish civil society groups, including gay rights organizations.

Media reports say it is the first meeting between Spanish Monarchs and gay rights advocates. The country is known as one of the world’s most liberal on the issue.