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Infanta Pilar Takes Part in Religious Procession on Good Friday

  April 15, 2017 at 7:55 am by

Spain’s Infanta Pilar, Duchess of Badajoz, assisted in the procession of the Jesus Christ of the Alabarderos yesterday, Good Friday. The traditional procession is organised by the Royal Congregation of the Holy Christ of the Faith, Christ of the Alabarderos and Mary Immaculate, Queen of the Angels, whose home is the only military cathedral in Madrid. The statue of Jesus Christ of the Alabarderos is carried through the streets of Madrid … Continue reading →

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Doña Simoneta Gómez-Acebo Turns 45

  October 29, 2013 at 12:57 pm by

Dona Simoneta Gómez-Acebo celebrated her 45th birthday on October 28th. Simoneta is the only daughter of Infanta Pilar of Spain and the late Don Luis Gómez-Acebo. She is also the eldest niece of King Juan Carlos I. She is not in line to the throne as her mother renounced her rights prior to her marriage to the late Visconde de la Torre in 1967. María de Fatima Simoneta Luisa Gómez-Acebo y de … Continue reading →

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Doña Simoneta Gómez-Acebo Turns 44

  October 29, 2012 at 10:41 pm by

Her Excellency Doña Simoneta Gómez-Acebo, Grandee of Spain celebrated her 44th birthday on October 28th. Simoneta is the only daughter of Infanta Pilar of Spain and the late Don Luis Gómez-Acebo, and is also the eldest niece of King Juan Carlos I. Her Excellency is not in line to the throne as her mother renounced her rights prior to her marriage to the late Visconde de la Torre. María de … Continue reading →

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Infanta Pilar in London with the Spanish Olympic team

  July 26, 2012 at 7:09 am by

London, England – July 24th, 2012 Her Royal Highness Infanta Pilar of Spain, Duchess of Badajoz arrived at Heathrow Airport in London on July 24th with the Spanish Olympic team. The elder sister of King Juan Carlos I of Spain, is a member of the Honorary Council of the Spanish Olympic Committee and was accompanied by her only daughter, Doña Simoneta Gómez-Acebo. On July 25th, Infanta Pilar, Alejandro Blanco – … Continue reading →

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Simoneta Gómez Acebo Joins Pilgrims in El Rocío

  May 28, 2012 at 10:30 am by

May 26th, 2012 – El Rocío Andalusia, Spain Her Excellency Doña Simoneta Gómez Acebo attended the annual pilgrimage to the Shrine of the Virgin at of El Rocío. For the third year in a row, the eldest niece of the King and the only daughter of Infanta Pilar, joined thousands of faithful pilgrims at the Hermitage of El Rocío in Andalusia. Wearing a straw hat and a medal of the … Continue reading →

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The King’s Nieces attend the Telva Awards

  November 5, 2011 at 1:55 am by

Their Excellencies Doña Simoneta Gomez Acebo and Doña María Zurita both attended the Telva Awards in Madrid on October 24th. The lavish red carpet fashion awards were held at the Palacio de Montalban in Madrid. Doña Simoneta is the only daughter of the King’s elder sister, Infanta Pilar; whilst Doña María is the only daughter of his younger sister, Infanta Margarita. The Gala Telva Awards Ceremony are Spain’s biggest fashion … Continue reading →

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Simoneta Gómez-Acebo Celebrates 43rd Birthday

  October 31, 2011 at 12:10 am by

Her Excellency Doña Simoneta Gómez-Acebo, Grandee of Spain celebrated her 43rd birthday on Friday, October 28th. Simoneta is the only daughter of HRH Infanta Pilar of Spain and the late Don Luis Gómez-Acebo, she is also the eldest niece of HM King Juan Carlos I. María de Fatima Simoneta Luisa Gómez-Acebo y de Borbón was born on October 28th, 1968, which is also the Roman Catholic Feast of Saint Simon. … Continue reading →

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