The Prince of Asturias Awards 2013

The Prince and Princess of Asturias presided over the prestigious Prince of Asturias awards ceremony in Oviedo, the capital of Asturias in northern Spain last week.

The Royal Couple arrived on a wet Thursday October 24th and attended a series of audiences at the Reconquita Hotel in Oviedo. Later that evening, Prince Felipe and Princess Letizia attended a gala concert at the Principe Felipe Auditorium. After the concert, the couple attended a dinner at the Guildhall in their honour which was attended by members of the Boards of Trustees of the Foundation and the winners of the 2013 Prince of Asturias Awards.

On Friday October 25th, Queen Sofia accompanied the Prince and Princess to the 2013 Prince of Asturias Awards Ceremony which was held at the Campoamor Theatre. Also in attendance were Prince Felipe’s cousin, Princess Cristina of Bourbon-Two Sicilies, and Princess Letizia’s mother, María de la Paloma Rocasolano.

On Saturday October 26th, the Prince and Princess visited the village of Teverga which was awarded the Exemplary Town of Asturias for 2013. This concluded the three-day successful visit to Asturias by the Prince and Princess.

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Tagged Felipe VI of Spain, In-Laws, Princess of Asturias Awards, Queen Letizia of Spain, Queen Sofia of Spain.