King Felipe VI Celebrates 'Hispania's' Second Place in Regatta
King Felipe VI presided over the awards ceremony for the Copa del Rey Mapfre regatta, celebrating the 'Hispania's' second-place finish shortly after returning from his trip to Colombia.
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King Felipe VI presided over the awards ceremony for the Copa del Rey Mapfre regatta, celebrating the 'Hispania's' second-place finish shortly after returning from his trip to Colombia.

King Felipe VI has personally committed to visiting Ceuta following his meeting with the city's president, Juan Vivas, at Marivent Palace.
King Felipe VI has bestowed the Order of the Golden Fleece upon Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, the former president of Portugal. Since his proclamation, Felipe VI has also awarded this decoration to the Princess of Asturias, Queen Sofía, the fathers of the Constitution, and former Prime Minister Felipe González.
US President Donald Trump presented the Spanish royal family with four commemorative coins from his two terms in the White House. King Felipe VI reciprocated with a coin from his reign.
During the 44th edition of 'la Caixa' Foundation scholarships, King Felipe VI addressed 100 university students, encouraging them to help Spain continue its progress.
King Felipe VI delivered dispatches to 563 sergeants at the Talarn Non-Commissioned Officers Academy, accompanied by Salvador Illa and the Chief of Staff of the Army.

King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia of Spain showcased their elegant and coordinated appearance at an official event, marking 22 years of marriage and highlighting their strong chemistry.

Spanish Princess Leonor, the Princess of Asturias, is undergoing flight training at the Air Force Academy in San Javier, where she completed a formation flight in a Pilatus PC-21 alongside her father, King Felipe VI.

King Felipe VI of Spain and Princess Leonor have made history by flying together in a Spanish Air Force training exercise. This marks a significant professional milestone for both, with the Princess expressing positive feelings about the experience.
Canary Islands President Fernando Clavijo revealed that King Felipe VI was the first to notice a problem with the Iberia plane that was supposed to transport the Pope, leading to the King's gratitude to the crew for 'saving them'.

Princess Leonor's military training is nearing its end, marked by an event where a flag fell and an air parade was suspended, observed by her proud father, King Felipe VI.
King Felipe VI addressed a business forum in Toronto, Canada, where he highlighted Spain's reliability and stability during what he described as 'turbulent times.' The King's speech aimed to bolster international confidence in Spain's economic and political landscape.
King Felipe VI of Spain is undertaking his inaugural official visit to Canada next week, with an agenda focused on economic matters and a planned visit to the school where he completed his COU studies.
King Felipe VI presented the National Research Awards 2025 at the Palau de Pedralbes in Barcelona, acknowledging the city's prominence in science and culture within Spain and Europe.

The Portuguese President is scheduled to meet with King Felipe VI and Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez in Madrid, following a lunch with the King.
In an interview with Le Figaro, former King Juan Carlos I stated that the relationship between the Spanish government and King Felipe VI is 'very difficult' and that the monarchy has lost influence in Spain's daily life.

King Felipe VI of Spain met with Senegalese President Diomane Faye, who is on his first trip to Spain since his inauguration, to discuss human rights and the management of migratory flows, 20 years after the 'cayucos crisis'.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky visited Spain, meeting with King Felipe VI and securing a pledge of €1 billion in military aid from Prime Minister Sánchez, as part of his European tour to ensure allies continue to prioritize support for Ukraine.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Wednesday began a visit to Spain with a stop at the defence company Sener Aerospace&Defence.

Spanish King Felipe VI has acknowledged the abuses and inappropriate actions committed during the conquest of the New World, in an effort to improve relations with Mexico.

Spanish King Felipe VI admitted that many abuses occurred during the Spanish conquest of America, making the statement during a visit to an exhibition on indigenous Mexican art in Madrid.

King Felipe VI of Spain, speaking to the Mexican ambassador, acknowledged that there was "much abuse" during the conquest of America, following demands for apologies from the Mexican government.

King Felipe VI met with both socialist Gabriel Boric and far-right José Antonio Kast in Chile, ahead of Boric's presidential inauguration, with Chile showing strong interest in Spain as an investment destination.

King Felipe VI underscored the importance of ensuring that 'facts and actions never contradict words' during a ceremony where he presented dispatches to new embassy secretaries of the Diplomatic Corps.

King Felipe VI of Spain and Argentine President Javier Milei met and conversed in Cali, Colombia, during the inauguration of De la Espriella, marking a notable moment between the two leaders.

King Felipe VI will meet with Ceuta President Juan Vivas in Marivent, a gesture of rapprochement following the events of July 30, when over 70,000 people from Morocco illegally entered Spanish territory.

After his meeting with King Felipe VI at La Zarzuela, he says that the Government's approval of the spending ceiling for the General State Budgets is a "farce": "The only way out is to call elections." Read more.

Following in the footsteps of Queen Letizia and King Felipe VI, a reporter visited Poncio restaurant in the Niño Jesús neighborhood to try their Michelin-starred ceviche de torreznos.

A new documentary revisits the 1997 kidnapping and assassination of councilman Miguel Ángel Blanco by ETA, featuring testimony from King Felipe VI, and reveals that six out of ten young Spaniards are unaware of the event.
King Felipe VI of Spain has affirmed that good journalism is integral to a society's memory, as 'La Contra' section of 'La Vanguardia' received the Luca de Tena award. His remarks underscore the importance of quality reporting in preserving collective history.
King Felipe VI of Spain met with Mexican President-elect Claudia Sheinbaum, describing relations as 'magnificent' and stressing the need to focus on the future and continue working together, while Sheinbaum reiterated the importance of Spain's apology for the conquest.

Ahead of King Felipe VI's meeting with the Mexican president, historian Tomás Pérez Vejo discusses the historical reasons behind 'Hispanophobia' in parts of Mexico. He suggests that if the King is asked for an apology, the best response would be 'nothing.'
Mexican President Sheinbaum is expecting to meet with King Felipe VI of Spain, marking the first such meeting since 2018.
King Felipe VI is participating in a Netflix documentary about the assassination of Miguel Ángel Blanco. The production reconstructs the kidnapping and murder of the Popular Party councilman by ETA in July 1997.
More than forty years after his initial arrival, King Felipe VI of Spain has returned to Lakefield College in Canada, acknowledging the boarding school's significant impact on his youth.
The Governor General and Prime Minister of Canada officially welcomed King Felipe VI to Ottawa, where the monarch is set to preside over an economic forum and revisit Lakefield College, where he studied 42 years ago.
King Felipe VI received the winners of the school competition 'What is a King to you?' at El Pardo, an event aimed at fostering creativity and educating students about the role of the King and the Crown.

King Felipe VI of Spain has championed literature, describing it as a "great school of freedom." He also emphasized the Spanish language as an inclusive medium that neither excludes nor separates.

Former Spanish King Juan Carlos I stated that 'with the current government, things must be very difficult for my son,' referring to the challenges faced by King Felipe VI.
King Felipe VI of Spain closed the 60th-anniversary celebration of the pacts that legally shaped the UN's International Declaration of Human Rights, stressing that true peace can only be sustained through law.
King Felipe VI has accredited sculptor Jaume Plensa and chef Carme Ruscalleda, along with other individuals, as new ambassadors for 'Marca España' (Brand Spain), recognizing them as examples of talent and commitment.

King Felipe VI's remarks regarding the Conquest of America have caused significant controversy, though they are not an apology or a doctrinal shift.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky met with King Felipe VI of Spain at the royal residence of La Zarzuela.

Spain's monarch, King Felipe VI, acknowledged that the Spanish conquest of the Americas involved 'much abuse' and 'ethical controversies,' striking a conciliatory tone amid a years-long dispute with Mexico over colonial-era abuses. This statement was made during a visit to an exhibition on indigenous Mexican art in Madrid.

King Felipe VI is actively involved in efforts to salvage the Ibero-American Summit by conceding to Claudia Sheinbaum's request for a review of Spain's history, specifically acknowledging 'abuses' during the conquest of Mexico.
King Felipe VI of Spain and Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz met in La Paz, reuniting 30 years after they studied International Relations together at Georgetown University between 1993 and 1995.

The mobile industry buzzed with excitement over the artificial intelligence revolution showcased at MWC Barcelona 2026, but the optimism was overshadowed by the Middle East crisis and a memory crunch that could reshape the global smartphone supply chain. The AI showcase drew a large crowd, including King Felipe VI of Spain, to the booth of Chinese smartphone maker Honor, which displayed its “Robot Phone” with a built-in camera gimbal designed to become a companion to users. “This brings a...

Grand Duke Guillaume and Grand Duchess Stéphanie of Luxembourg are traveling to Madrid to visit King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia of Spain, following visits to Belgium, Germany, and the Netherlands.

King Felipe VI was seen in Mallorca with a limited edition 'Made in Spain' Cupra Formentor VZ5 sports car, one of only 4,000 units, capable of reaching 280 km/h.

Former Portuguese President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa is set to receive the Order of the Golden Fleece, Spain's highest royal and state decoration, making him the first foreign personality to receive the distinction from King Felipe VI.

UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin boycotted the FIFA World Cup final in protest against FIFA. This decision highlighted ongoing tensions between the two football governing bodies.

Princess Leonor of Spain has concluded her military training in Murcia, where King Felipe VI presented her with the same decoration he received in 1988. Celebrations were reportedly canceled due to a fire in Almería.

Queen Letizia impressed with her elegant presence at the 106th ABC Mariano de Cavia, Luca de Tena, and Mingote Journalism Awards, where she appeared alongside King Felipe VI, showcasing her timeless style by re-wearing a dress after four years.
The Zarzuela Palace has published a list of gifts received by the Spanish Royal Family, including King Felipe VI, Queen Letizia, Princess Leonor, Infanta Sofía, and Queen Sofía, during institutional events.

King Felipe VI of Spain and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum met at the National Palace, signaling an effort to resolve diplomatic tensions between their two countries. This meeting aims to foster a renewed relationship between Spain and Mexico.
King Felipe VI opts for a guayabera instead of a suit during a visit to a water and energy innovation center in Madrid, adapting to the intense heatwave.

King Felipe VI, representing Spain, described the national team's World Cup match as 'manageable', noting a deeply Spanish tendency to fall in love without reason.
King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia of Spain, alongside Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene of Monaco, inaugurated an exhibition at the Madrid Botanical Garden commemorating 150 years of diplomatic relations between their nations.

King Felipe VI highlighted Margaret Atwood's ability to 'read our time, our societies' during the Joan Margarit Poetry Prize ceremony, where the author of 'The Handmaid's Tale' was honored.
King Felipe VI of Spain will travel to Mexico to attend a football match between Spain and Uruguay, accepting an invitation from Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum amidst efforts to normalize diplomatic relations between the two countries.
King Felipe VI, speaking at the University of Alcalá, called for the protection of human dignity against authoritarian tendencies while presenting a Human Rights award to Chile's Museum of Memory, hailing it as an example for the world.

Portuguese politician António José Seguro met with King Felipe VI in Madrid, subsequently having lunch with both the King and Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez. This meeting appears to be part of broader political dynamics, with one report alluding to 'Seguro's trap' and 'Carneiro's stain'.
King Felipe VI of Spain traveled to Copenhagen to serve as godfather at the confirmation of Prince Vincent of Denmark, before returning to Spain for the Copa del Rey football final.

Iran has issued strong warnings against a potential US ground invasion, threatening severe retaliation, while stating its forces are 'waiting' as more US troops arrive in the region. This comes amidst ongoing US-Iran peace talks and CENTCOM reporting over 11,000 targets struck.
King Felipe VI has inaugurated the Alimentaria fair in Barcelona, one of Fira de Barcelona's most traditional exhibitions, which expects to host around 110,000 professionals for its 50th anniversary edition.

Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum has invited Spain’s King Felipe VI to the 2026 World Cup, a move confirmed by the royal palace and seen as a significant step towards thawing diplomatic relations strained since 2019.

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has initiated efforts to thaw relations between Mexico and Spain by sending a letter to King Felipe VI, aiming for an rapprochement before the King's comments on the Conquest.
Spanish politician Feijóo stated that 'examining things that happened in the 15th century now is absurd,' in response to King Felipe VI's comments about 'abuses' during the Conquest of America.
King Felipe VI of Spain acknowledged that there were 'many abuses' during the colonization of America, a statement aimed at easing tensions with Mexico following a 2019 dispute.

King Felipe VI of Spain held a meeting with Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado in Chile.
King Felipe VI addressed the latest class of diplomatic secretaries, emphasizing the importance of dialogue as a primary tool for defending peace in their roles.