Crown Princess Letizia

TRH Crown Prince Felipe and Crown Princess Letizia of Spain attended the opening of the AVE high speed train in Madrid this morning. The Crown Princely couple along with dignitaries, which included the Minister for Development, José Blanco, the President of Congress, José Bono, and the President of the Madrid region, Esperanza Aguirre, and the Madrid Mayor, Alberto Ruiz-Gallardón, listened to speeches whilst at the Madrid station prior to boarding the train. According to the site, Typically...Read Full Story

On Wednesday May 11, 2011, two devastating earthquakes — one measuring a 4.4, the other a 5.1 on the Richter scale —  struck Lorca, Spain just 3 hours south of Valencia. These devastating quakes left nine dead, hundreds injured, and many buildings as well as homes in shambles.  This afternoon, there was a funeral Mass for those who lost their lives and on hand to support and comfort the families who lost loved ones were the Prince and Princess of Asturias. According to CBS News, T.R.H.’s...Read Full Story

On May 12, 2011, H.R.H. Princess Letizia of Asturias met with members of the Spanish Association Against Cancer (AECC) in Madrid, Spain. Here is a summary of the event according to the official website for the royal house of Spain, Casa De Su Majestad El Rey: H.R.H. Princess Letizia of Asturias held a working meeting with the members of the AECC, in accord with the promise expressed when she assumed the role as honorary president of the organization.  On this occasion, Her Royal Highness...Read Full Story

On July 6, 2011, H.R.H. Princess Letizia of Asturias attended the inauguration of the JA-YE Europe Enterprise Challenge 2011 in Madrid, Spain. So what is JA-YE Europe you may ask?  Well, according to their official site: Ja-Ye Europe [mission] is to inspire and prepare young people to succeed in a global economy. The mission of JA-YE is to use hands-on experiences to help young people understand the economics of life. In partnership with business and educators, JA-YE brings the real world to...Read Full Story

On Thursday, September 29, 2011, the Spanish Association Against Cancer has given the prizes for ‘V for Vida’ (V for Life) in a ceremony in Zaragoza, Spain. H.R.H. Princess Letizia of Asturias gave a fantastic speech during the ceremony in which she emphasized the importance of research in the fight against this deadly disease.  The winners of the ‘V for Vida’ prizes were Dr. Joan Massaguer, Enrique Ponce, and State Lotteries. To view photos please click here.  For more information about the...Read Full Story