King Felipe and Queen Letizia made a quick stop in the former Spanish colony of Puerto Rico, now a U.S. territory.

Their Majesties opened International Congress of the Spanish Language in San Juan, and also took time to visit some sites.

The local media widely covered the visit and residents were thrilled the royal presence, except people who took to social media to say they weren’t interested.

Social media was also abuzz with Puerto Rico First Lady Wilma Pastrana’s first outfit for meeting the King and Queen. Many people thought it was trashy.

Then Puerto Ricans screamed when a live broadcast of the King’s speech misspelled “majesty.” Someone used a “g” instead of a “j.”

However, days later, people were commenting that old Spanish texts included the word majesty with a “g.”

Spanish media outlets, particularly El Mundo newspaper, are questioning comments by made Queen Letizia in private text messages.

The leaked notes show the Queen, a former journalist, called a supplement of the newspaper “shit.”

The King and Queen were texting with a friend who became embroiled in corruption scandal involving charge cards from troubled financial giant Bankia SA.

Their Majesties appeared to be backing their friend, apparently the Queen’s yoga buddy. She called him “compi yogui,” a phrase that has now gone viral.

Authorities are looking into the leak, rare if not unprecedented in Spain, where the Royal Family’s private communications are seen as off limits.

El Mundo published a respectful but snarky open letter to the Queen. But there has not been much comment from the Royal Household because the messages were private.

 

King Felipe and Queen Letizia are putting off their state visit to the United Kingdom, at least for now, according to media reports.

The political uncertainty in Spain, where parties have been unable to form a new government, is limiting Their Majesties’ schedule.

Because Spain is functioning under an acting government, the ability of officials to conduct foreign policy is limited.

Instead, the King and Queen are planning a trip to San Juan, Puerto Rico for a Spanish language summit.

The island’s government is said to be sprucing up the governor’s mansion — the colonial Palace of Santa Catalina — in case King Felipe and Queen Letizia stop by.

King Juan Carlos and Queen Sofia visited Puerto Rico in the 1980’s, and slept at the mansion.

The Spanish Royal Guard is increasing the number of so-called Solemn Relay Ceremonies at the Royal Palace in Madrid.

The ceremony is a chance for the Royal Guard to wow locals and tourists with its traditional pomp and pageantry.

The Royal Guard says it will perform the relay every Saturday.

Queen Sofia is back after several months out of the spotlight in Spain and off the Royal agenda.

Her Majesty visited the Basilica of the Christ of Medinaceli in Madrid for an annual veneration ceremony.

At least one member of the Royal Family has tried to attend the event every year for the last 300 years.

Queen Sofia was said to be taking care of family issues in recent months. At the same time, she has always been deeply committed to keeping up with tradition.

Today she presided over a gathering of the Queen Sofia School of Music along with several family members.

Above is Queen Sofia with arts patron Palona O’Shea, Marquise of O’Shea and mother of Banco Santander SA head Ana Patricia Botín. Queen Sofia’s sister Princess Irene is in the background.

Below is Infanta Irene, O’Shea, Queen Sofia, and then the Queen’s sister and brother-in-law, the Duke and Duchess of Soria.

King Felipe is staying out of the country’s ongoing political impasse, which could lead to new elections in the coming weeks.

The King has met with the leaders of different political parties following last year’s inconclusive elections.

His Majesty last month tapped Socialist leader Pedro Sanchez to form a government, after conservative Acting Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy was unable to cobble together a coalition. Sanchez also failed to gain enough votes in parliament.

The King could suggest another candidate. But media outlets say he’s staying above the fray, at least for now.

King Felipe met briefly with Catalonia’s new leaders, who are pushing for independence from Spain.

His Majesty gathered with new Catalan President Carles Puigdemont and Parliament President Carme Forcadell late last month at the Gran Liceo theater in Barcelona for the opening of this year’s Mobile World Congress.

The King has struggled to remain impartial amid several political crises in Spain.

Yet, he remains a symbol of the country’s unity and establishment amid separatist and anti-establishment rumblings.

Spanish newspaper El Mundo is wondering what Queen Sofia has been doing in recent months.

Queen Sofia, King Felipe’s mother, has not participated in an official event for months, and has not been seen around Zarzuela Palace.

Sources tell the newspaper she has been spending time with a close circle of family and friends, including her brother deposed Greek King Constantine and cousin Tatiana Radziwill.

Queen Sofia may also be helping take care of grandchildren, including while Infanta Cristina is on trial for corruption allegations tied to her husband.

The newspaper contrasted Queen Sofia’s low-key life to her husband King Juan Carlos’ more lavish semi-retirement.

Don Juan Carlos said in a new French documentary that he saw his wife at funerals, weddings and baptisms.

Sources speculate Queen Sofia remains disturbed by her husband’s behavior and by her daughter’s legal troubles.

King Felipe has been in talks with numerous Spanish political leaders in recent weeks in an effort to build a new government.

Last December’s national elections did not yield a clear winner among establishment and emerging parties.

And numerous disagreements on style and substance are making it difficult for leaders to craft governing coalitions.

The Spanish Constitution gives the King a key role in helping tap the new head of government, particularly in times of political confusion.

His Majesty has been meeting with the heads of each parliamentary formation, except for some anti-monarchist regional nationalist parties.

While making it known he sees the formation of a new government difficult and pressing dialogue, the King is refraining from acting in a way that even appears to violate popular will.