The Royal Family of Spain, Current Events Part 1: August 2003 - February 2005

[emsaeva]

From HelloMagazine.com:

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Night at the opera for Spanish Royals and Letizia Oritz

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29 JANUARY 2004
Crown Prince Felipe's fiancée, Letizia Ortiz, seemed to be getting on swimmingly with her future mother-in-law during a night out in Madrid.

The former newsreader was accompanied by her husband-to-be and Queen Sofia when she stepped out for a new production of Tosca. The three were pictured smiling and laughing together as they arrived for the performance in the city's Royal Opera House.

Letizia, who used to present the main evening news programme on Spanish television, has become something of a national obsession since her engagement to the future king was announced. Already "Letty" confectionery has filled the shelves of Spanish shops and the 31-year-old's every movement is eagerly followed by the press.

The anticipation will reach its climax on May 22, when the happy couple make their vows in Madrid's spectacular Almudena Cathedral. By coincidence Denmark's Crown Prince Frederik will also marry his betrothed, Australian Mary Donaldson, just a few days earlier in Copenhagen. There will be more festivities for the Spanish couple as the celebrate Felipe's 36th birthday on Friday.

 

[xicamaluca]

The Kings, the Princes of Asturias and Infanta Cristina in the party after the saling races in Valencia this last weekend

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[nouwrein]

Originally posted by xicamaluca@Jul 5th, 2004 - 5:11 am
The Kings, the Princes of Asturias and Infanta Cristina in the party after the saling races in Valencia this last weekend

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heheh thats good that Felipe stand on a step lower than the rest

 

[xicamaluca]

Hello!

Royals set sail for some nautical fun

The Spanish royals have been indulging in some friendly competition at the Queen's Cup boat race in Valencia. King Juan Carlos was photographed helping out aboard the Prada, which belongs to the fashion label of the same name, before setting sail with his own crew on the El Bribon.

His son, Crown Prince Felipe, was meanwhile pitching in on the CAM, which romped home in second place. The bearded royal received a warm embrace from his wife when he arrived back on dry land. Princess Letizia, who spent the afternoon in Valencia Yacht Club with her mother-in-law Queen Sofia, was clearly delighted at her husband's success.

And there quite a few other royal visitors taking part in the event. Princess Cristina, together with her cousin Alexia of Greece, was backing the Azur de Puig while King Harald of Norway took charge of the Fram XV.

The King and Queen of Sweden were also enjoying some nautical R&R, albeit of a less competitive variety. While the Spanish and Norwegian royals were battling it out in the waters off Valencia, King Carl Gustaf and Queen Silvia were relaxing on a motorboat off the coast of St Tropez.

Juan Carlos catches some waves on the most fashionable yacht at the event - the Prada - Photo: © AFP

The Princess of Asturias spent the afternoon with her new mother-in-law, Spain's Queen Sofia - Photo: © AFP

Letty embraces her prince after his boat, the CAM, finished in second place - Photo: © AFP

Letizia enjoys the view from the deck of one of the yachts

 

[Alexandria]

1 to 5) Imagine Photosite -Mallorca, Spain: King Juan Carlos and Queen Sofia with Infanta Cristina and her husband Inaki Urdangarin hosted a dinner to conclude their vacation period on the Island of Palma de Mallorca.

6) Casa Real - Su Majestades los Reyes, acompañados por Su Alteza Real la Infanta Doña Cristina y su esposo, Don Iñaki Urdangarin, ofrecieron en el Palacio de la Almudaina la tradicional cena de despedida de las autoridades baleares, que pone punto final a la estancia estival de la Familia Real en Baleares.

(Palacio de la Almudaina. Palma de Mallorca, 31 de agosto de 2004)

 

[isabella_]

Back from my holidays!

Hey! Cristina looks great in that pictures! I love what she is wearing!
I have another pic from that event in Palma de Mallorca:
http://www.hola.com/imagenes/actualidad/imgActualidad/2004/08/31/cena.jpg
;-)
Somebody knows where are Elena and Jaime?? I believe that they went to that dinner last summers...

 

[Cassya]

off topic

Now that's off topic --

I'd just like to know what you think about this:
In my opinion Infanta Elena looks almost exactly like Queen Sofia, whereas Infanta Cristina takes after father; and Crown Prince Felipe...that's difficult but I'd say the shape of his face reveals a strong resemblance with his mother.
I wonder why is it so that in many cases the younger sister is more beautiful than the elder.

 

[Mascha]

I've also noticed that Elena looks like her mother, although if you see pictures of Sofia when she was about 40 she looks much better then Elena looks now. And Cristina is (in my opinion) the better looking sister.

 

[ILoveCristina]

Everybody looks great in this picture. I love Cristina's outfit. Green soots Sophia relly well!!

 

[Genevieve]

Letizia looks really good.

The Spanish royal family seem to be very supportive of their athletes and athletic themselves. All of the members of the royal family were at the Olympics at some time or other. I think Sofia, Cristina, Inaki and Pilar were the only ones there the entire two weeks. Then the Queen and Elena were back for the Paralympics. During the summer the family is always out sailing and participating in regatas. Cristina and her family are often at handball games and Elena often participates in equestrian events.

 

[ILoveCristina]

Here are a few pictures, and a link to a video : http://www.informativos.telecinco.es/dn_16197.htm​

La Familia Real ha presidido la entrega de los distintivos de la Orden del Mérito Deportivo y de los Premios Nacionales del Deporte, celebrado en el Palacio de El Pardo. Don Juan Carlos en sus palabras expresó su agradecimiento "a todos los que han apoyado el deporte: técnicos, entrenadores, árbitros, directivos, aficionados así como a las Administraciones Públicas, entidades y patrocinadores que han contribuido a la promoción del deporte". También quiso convocar a todos a continuar esa tarea constructiva e ilusionante, al servicio del deporte en España con la seguridad del apoyo de la Corona.​

(Palacio de El Pardo. Madrid, 30 de septiembre de 2004)

 

[ILoveCristina]

The spanish royal family attended the celebrations for the National Day :

 

[Anna_R]

From GettyImages - more from the National Day

The Spanish Royal Family attend the National Day Military Parade at the Paseo de la Castellana on Ocotber 12, 2004 in Madrid, Spain.

 

[Anna_R]

Some more pictures from today

 

[Anna_R]

The last one from Getty Images

 

[samitude]

Letizia looks very nice when her hair is styled like that; parted on the side and curled up on the ends. I wish she would do that all the time. The color purple looks nice on her. Actually, blue and purple tend to look nice on most people I think.

 

[Anna_R]

Oh well, here comes more pictures

From the Casa Real Website and from Getty Images. Seeger Press has a lot of pictures, you just have to search for "Nationalfeiertag Spanien". AAP image also have pictures, but they're similar to the ones already posted. The only from Seeger Press I'm posting is from Felipe and Letizia because I found it really cute. Hope you enjoy it.

Anna

 

[Anna_R]

The Children.

Seeger Press has pictures of Juan Valentín, Froilán, Miguel and Victoria. See below.

Anna

 

[lucys]

The Children.

Seeger Press has pictures of Juan Valentín, Froilán, Miguel and Victoria. See below.

Anna

My favorite thing about the Spanish Royal Family is that they seem like a family. The kids are around and sometimes they misbehave; there are genuine smiles and interaction. Anyone who follows this family knows they have problems and issues like every family, but at the end of the day they are so cleary and obviously a strong and united family.

 

[ILoveCristina]

They're so cute!!

 

[ILoveCristina]

My favorite thing about the Spanish Royal Family is that they seem like a family. The kids are around and sometimes they misbehave; there are genuine smiles and interaction. Anyone who follows this family knows they have problems and issues like every family, but at the end of the day they are so cleary and obviously a strong and united family.

That's also my opinion!

 

[Anna_R]

I found these pictures at Getty Images. They are from May 4th last year.

King Juan Carlos of Spain (bottom L), Pope John Paul II, Queen Sofia, (bottom R), Juan Carlos' sister, Infanta Pilar (L), Inaki Urdangarin (5thL) holding his children, Juan Valentin (4thL) and Pablo Nicolas (6thL), his wife, Infanta Cristina (8th), Crown Prince Felipe (9th L), Princess Elena (4thR), her husband Jaime de Marichalar (3rdR), Juan Carlos' sister, Infanta Margarita (2ndR), and her husband Carlos Zurita pose for a picture 04 May 2003 in Madrid

 

[rchainho]

have you got the ones taken in vatican to the dukes of palma, dukes of lugo and to the kings/princes of asturias (before coronation)? I have the pics of lety/felipe.

raquel

 

[ILoveCristina]

How come Cristina and Inaki's kids were there and not Elena and Jaime's?

 

[ILoveCristina]

have you got the ones taken in vatican to the dukes of palma, dukes of lugo and to the kings/princes of asturias (before coronation)? I have the pics of lety/felipe.

raquel

I can't find any of kings/princes of Asturias, but here are the ones I ofund of Elena & Jaime and Cristina & Inaki:

 

[rchainho]

I can't find any of kings/princes of Asturias, but here are the ones I ofund of Elena & Jaime and Cristina & Inaki:

thanks, I have some with the kings in vatican and some with them yet prince of asturias. But i can't put them here?

 

[Anna_R]

The entire Royal Family attended the wedding of Fernando Gomez-Acebo (the king's nephew) to Monica Fernan Luque.

Pictures and information can be found and posted on this thread:


http://www.theroyalforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4186

 

[rchainho]

Royal family together

They were in a cirque in 24th with all family and the rocasolano's too. Who wants to put the 20 pics here?

http://www.wireimage.com/GalleryListing.asp?navtyp=gls=1=16==93056&nbc1=1

 

[Elsa M.]

Is any of you allowed to enlarge these photos?

 

[Anna_R]

Here you go

Spanish Royal Family Attends "Day of Cirque"
December 24, 2004 - Madrid
Madrid, Spain


Were present:

Prince Felipe and Princess Letizia,
Infanta Cristina and her children,
Letizia's mother, Paloma Rocasolano,
Letizia's sister Telma,
Letizia's niece Carla,
Letizia's maternal grandparents Francisco and Enriqueta Rocasolano