Easter Holidays 2016 - 2024

[Adda]

His Majesty looks in much better condition!!!
Yes, he's leaning over the Infanta, but not as much as he did over his aide during QEII and Konstantinos' funerals. Elena is such a devoted daughter.

 

[Moonmaiden23]

I wonder if HM arrangements are made for HM to attend Mass regularly in Abu Dhabi, something that is often forbidden in strict Islamic countries?

 

[Prinsara]

I would think a priest could be arranged to come say Mass for him whenever he wants it, should he choose.

As seen by how they were at the "Abrahamic" center, "strict Islamic" countries (in theory) don't have much of a problem with Christians or Jews worshipping, since under Islam, the faiths are accorded respect. The problems are when geopolitics get involved, or if you are something like Baha'i which is not recognized at all and can put your life in danger.

 

[Noble Consort Ming]

I wonder if HM arrangements are made for HM to attend Mass regularly in Abu Dhabi, something that is often forbidden in strict Islamic countries?

About 20% of the population of the UAE is Christian. They are free to worship. The only things that are forbidden are to proselytize, convert from Islam, or for a Musim woman to marry a Christian.

 

[An Ard Ri]

I wonder if HM arrangements are made for HM to attend Mass regularly in Abu Dhabi, something that is often forbidden in strict Islamic countries?

St Joseph's is the RC Cathedral in Abu Dhabi and there are dozens of other churches too!

 

[Duke of Marmalade]

About 20% of the population of the UAE is Christian. They are free to worship. The only things that are forbidden are to proselytize, convert from Islam, or for a Musim woman to marry a Christian.

Thanks for the info and even though a bit off topic, it is allowed for a muslim man to marry a christian woman, correct?

 

[JR76]

Thanks for the info and even though a bit off topic, it is allowed for a muslim man to marry a christian woman, correct?

Yes, it is allowed.

 

[Duke of Marmalade]

Yes, it is allowed.

Thanks ?
This might give options to JC

 

[Duke of Marmalade]

So Queen Sofia will do the usual Easter concert again tonight, but I guess the long standing tradition of the SRF spending time and attending mass is dead.

 

[Adda]

Photos from the Easter Concert

https://twitter.com/x/status/1772360500656910633

 

[Blog Real]

Queen Sofia and Princess Irene are present.

HomeActividades y Agenda - Concierto anual de Pascua a beneficio de “Projecte Home Balears”

Detalle Actividad - Concierto anual de Pascua a beneficio de “Projecte Home Balears”

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La reina Sofía preside el concierto anual de Pascua en Mallorca con un look de estilo arabesco y acompañada por Irene de Grecia

La esposa de don Juan Carlos ha presidido el concierto anual de Pascua a beneficio de Projecte Home Balears, celebrado en la catedral de Palma de Mallorca, enfundada en un dos piezas de estilo arabesco

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La reina Sofía, con su hermana Irene de Grecia, acude al concierto benéfico en Palma con el que arranca sus vacaciones de Pascua

Este recital en beneficio de Projecte Home Baleares es, cada año, uno de sus imprescindibles

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Video:

 

[Somebody]

So Queen Sofia will do the usual Easter concert again tonight, but I guess the long standing tradition of the SRF spending time and attending mass is dead.

At least she can count on her sister to accompany her...

 

[An Ard Ri]

A few more photos from the concert for Holy Week at Palma de Mallorca Cathedral.
PPE Agency

 

[Duke of Marmalade]

Los planes de la Familia Real en Semana Santa

Los reyes y sus hijas no tienen ningún compromiso oficial. Doña Sofía y su hermana Irene de Grecia ya disfrutan de sus vacaciones de Semana Santa en Mallorca. La reina emérita ya fue vista el viernes de compras en Palma y este lunes asistió al concierto benéfico que cada año organiza Projecte...

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Sofia will return from Wales tomorrow, same for Leonor. She will travel by military helicopter from the base. I imagine the grandmother wants to see the girls too so lets see if the family will surface somewhere.

 

[An Ard Ri]

I can't see any reunion on Palma as that Easter tradition has been abandoned.

 

[Blog Real]

According to what I read in the Spanish press, King Felipe, Queen Letizia, the Princess of Asturias and Infanta Sofía should appear somewhere in the next few days, probably in Madrid.

 

[lula]

King Felipe, Queen Letizia and Princess Leonor yesterday in a restaurant in Zaragoza

El plan de los Reyes con la princesa Leonor en Zaragoza en el inicio de la Semana Santa

Han estado en un restaurante de la localidad de La Almunia de Doña Godino

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[An Ard Ri]

According to what I read in the Spanish press, King Felipe, Queen Letizia, the Princess of Asturias and Infanta Sofía should appear somewhere in the next few days, probably in Madrid.

Well they live in Madrid so that's hardly a revelation!

 

[Saragli]

I can't see any reunion on Palma as that Easter tradition has been abandoned.

I did not know this. When was the last time they were in Palma for Easter?

 

[An Ard Ri]

I did not know this. When was the last time they were in Palma for Easter?

2019 I think after the Easter Day Mass clash of the queens!

 

[lula]

For years it didn't make much sense for them to only go there for one day to take a photo (with the expenses that it also entailed) and only because of Sofia's determination to continue spending the holidays there when the rest of the family didn't go to Mallorca.

Covid first, and the Welsh holiday calendar that is not the same as in Madrid were the reasons. Infanta Sofía arrives in Madrid tonight and will be on vacation until the 7th, but in Madrid on Tuesday the 2nd her parents return to work and her friends to school, so it is normal that she now and Leonor before preferred to spend these days in Madrid with family and friends.

 

[An Ard Ri]

The Easter Break was always a short one ,the family would arrive bit by bit ,some Good Friday and others on Holiday Saturday .Mass on Easter Sunday and were all gone by Easter Monday!
I wonder if the king will next give up the rarely used Marivent Royal Residence!

 

[lula]

The Easter Break was always a short one ,the family would arrive bit by bit ,some Good Friday and others on Holiday Saturday .Mass on Easter Sunday and were all gone by Easter Monday!
I wonder if the king will next give up the rarely used Marivent Royal Residence!

They have always had a full week of Easter holidays, but for many years only Sofía went that week, and the rest arrived on Friday or Saturday, on Sunday they took the photo and that same day they returned to Madrid.

Marivent is not officially a Royal Residence, but is a residence of the Government of the Balearic Islands. Probably when Sofía stops using it, modifications will be made to the agreement between the Royal House and the Balearic Government. It would not be strange if Marivent opened to the public and the King and Queen continued using Son Vent as they do now.

 

[Duke of Marmalade]

2019 I think after the Easter Day Mass clash of the queens!

The clash of the Queens was in 2018, they all went back in 2019 (minus King Emeritus). After that, pandemic, and then they started to appear locally in Madrid, at a refugee center (2022) and attending The Passion performance (2023).

 

[lula]

Sofía arrived in Malaga today, where tomorrow she will attend the procession by the Legion of the Holy Christ of the Good Death.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1773060589281059150

https://twitter.com/x/status/1773066285519118384

 

[iceflower]

Queen Sofia and Princess Irene watching the procession in Malaga today, March 28:


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[Blog Real]

Today, Queen Sofia, Infanta Cristina and Princess Irene in the Christ of the Alabarderos procession.

The queen emeritus received the Christ of the Halberdiers medal at the Royal Palace, in an event in which she was accompanied by her daughter and Princess Irene.

El cariñoso trato de la Infanta Cristina con su madre, la Reina Sofía, y su tía durante la procesión del Cristo de los Alabarderos

La reina emérita ha recibido la medalla del Cristo de los Alabarderos en el Palacio Real, en un acto en el que ha estado acompañada por su hija y por la princesa Irene.

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Casa Real de España on Instagram: "SM la Reina junto con SAR la Infanta Cristina y la Princesa Irene de Grecia acompañan la salida del Cristo de los Alabarderos. #Sofia #ReinaSofia #SofiaDeEspaña #SofiaReina #QueenSofia #SpanishRoyalFamily #Famili

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La reina Sofía recibe la medalla del Cristo de los Alabarderos de manos de la infanta Cristina en un acto cargado de emoción

La madre del Rey está viviendo una semana muy atípica, ya que el jueves Santo presidía en Málaga el desembarco del Cristo de Mena y este viernes acudía a una de las procesiones con más solera de Madrid

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Queen Sofía and Infanta Cristina will dine at the Casa Ciriaco restaurant.

La cena de doña Sofía y la infanta Cristina en un mítico local vinculado a una gran tragedia de la familia real

El local elegido por la madre y la hermana del rey Felipe VI fue el emblemático restaurante Casa Ciriaco. tras salir, pasearon por la calle ante el asombro de los ciudadanos presentes

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[lula]

King Felipe, Queen Letizia, Princess Leonor and Infanta Sofía attend the Encuentro procession in Madrid

Los Reyes, junto a la princesa Leonor y la infanta Sofía, acuden por sorpresa a la procesión del Encuentro en Madrid

Felipe VI y doña Letizia, acompañados por sus hijas, se han dado cita en el centro de la capital para presenciar la liturgia que arrancaba desde la Iglesia de las Calatravas

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El plan de los Reyes Felipe y Letizia y sus hijas por Semana Santa en pleno centro de Madrid

Los monarcas han estado acompañados por sus hijas, la Princesa Leonor y la Infanta Sofía, para ver la procesión del Encuentro en Madrid

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Los Reyes y sus hijas, en la Semana Santa de Madrid a pesar del frío y la lluvia

Don Felipe y doña Letizia, acompañados de la princesa de Asturias, Leonor, y la infanta Sofía, contemplaron la procesión del Encuentro

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Imágenes: La familia real visita la imagen de la Soledad, en Madrid

Han presenciado el paso breve de la figura de la Virgen y del Cristo Yacente bajo una llovizna que ha impedido que la procesión siguiera el recorrido previsto.

www.heraldo.es

 

[iceflower]

Here are some more photos of the family at the procession today, March 30:


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[valeas]

Uh, Letitia got gray streaks, is this new?