Felipe VI

King of Spain since 2014

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2024 Awarded Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Netherlands Lion from the Netherlands
2024 Celebratory public concerts were held at the Royal Palace, including a performance by violinist Ara Malikian, concluding with an image projection on the palace façade.
2024 King Felipe VI presented the Order of Civil Merit to 19 anonymous citizens, representing each Spanish region and the autonomous cities of Ceuta and Melilla.
2024 Concluded renewal of senior Household positions by appointing Mercedes Araújo Díaz de Terán as Secretary-General and Diplomatic Counselor.
2024 The king's daughters visited the Royal Collections Gallery with 40 young contest winners from the annual 'What is a King to you?' competition.
2024 Felipe VI marked his 10th anniversary of accession to the throne, renewing his personal motto 'Servicio, compromiso y deber' (Service, commitment and duty).
2024 The royal family presided over the Royal Guard changing from the interior balcony of the Royal Palace during the anniversary celebrations.
2024 The Princess of Asturias and Infanta Sofía surprised the king with an improvised congratulatory speech during the anniversary lunch.
2024 Felipe VI marked his 10th anniversary of accession to the throne, renewing his personal motto 'Servicio, compromiso y deber' (Service, commitment and duty).
2024 Celebratory public concerts were held at the Royal Palace, including a performance by violinist Ara Malikian, concluding with an image projection on the palace façade.
2024 The Princess of Asturias and Infanta Sofía surprised the king with an improvised congratulatory speech during the anniversary lunch.
2024 King Felipe VI presented the Order of Civil Merit to 19 anonymous citizens, representing each Spanish region and the autonomous cities of Ceuta and Melilla.
2024 The king's daughters visited the Royal Collections Gallery with 40 young contest winners from the annual 'What is a King to you?' competition.
2024 The royal family presided over the Royal Guard changing from the interior balcony of the Royal Palace during the anniversary celebrations.
2024 Concluded renewal of senior Household positions by appointing Mercedes Araújo Díaz de Terán as Secretary-General and Diplomatic Counselor.
2024 Awarded Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Netherlands Lion from the Netherlands
December 10 2024 Conducted an official state visit to Rome, Italy, which was recorded as his most recent international trip.
December 10 2024 Conducted an official state visit to Rome, Italy, which was recorded as his most recent international trip.
November 19 2024 King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia resumed their previously canceled visit to the flood-affected region.
November 19 2024 King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia resumed their previously canceled visit to the flood-affected region.
November 12 2024 King Felipe VI returned to the Valencian region to check the disaster relief efforts of the Armed Forces.
November 12 2024 King Felipe VI returned to the Valencian region to check the disaster relief efforts of the Armed Forces.
November 3 2024 King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia were confronted by flood victims during a meeting in Paiporta, Valencia, where mud and objects were thrown at them, injuring two bodyguards.
November 3 2024 King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia were confronted by flood victims during a meeting in Paiporta, Valencia, where mud and objects were thrown at them, injuring two bodyguards.
October 1 2024 Incoming Mexican president Claudia Sheinbaum officially banned Felipe VI from attending her inauguration, citing his previous non-response to López Obrador's apology request. In response, the Spanish government announced it would boycott the event.
October 1 2024 Incoming Mexican president Claudia Sheinbaum officially banned Felipe VI from attending her inauguration, citing his previous non-response to López Obrador's apology request. In response, the Spanish government announced it would boycott the event.
April 2024 Felipe VI appointed State lawyer María Dolores Ocaña Madrid as the new private secretary to Queen Letizia, replacing the Duke of Abrantes.
April 2024 Felipe VI appointed State lawyer María Dolores Ocaña Madrid as the new private secretary to Queen Letizia, replacing the Duke of Abrantes.
February 2024 King Felipe VI appointed diplomat Camilo Villarino as his new Private Secretary, replacing Jaime Alfonsín after nearly 30 years of service.
February 2024 King Felipe VI appointed diplomat Camilo Villarino as his new Private Secretary, replacing Jaime Alfonsín after nearly 30 years of service.
January 11 2024 In a meeting with the diplomatic corps in Spain, King Felipe called for the release of war hostages and advocated for the establishment of a Palestinian State alongside Israel to stop the 'cycle of violence'.
January 11 2024 In a meeting with the diplomatic corps in Spain, King Felipe called for the release of war hostages and advocated for the establishment of a Palestinian State alongside Israel to stop the 'cycle of violence'.
2023 Recipient of the Order of Agostinho Neto from Angola
2023 Became a Knight of the Supreme Order of the Most Holy Annunciation from the Kingdom of Italy Italian Royal Family
2023 Received the Knight of the Order of the Elephant from Denmark
2023 Granted the Rugby Federation the royal title, continuing the tradition of royal patronage over sports federations.
2023 Granted the Rugby Federation the royal title, continuing the tradition of royal patronage over sports federations.
2023 Recipient of the Order of Agostinho Neto from Angola
2023 Became a Knight of the Supreme Order of the Most Holy Annunciation from the Kingdom of Italy Italian Royal Family
2023 Received the Knight of the Order of the Elephant from Denmark
November 21 2023 King Felipe VI swore in Pedro Sánchez's new cabinet.
November 21 2023 King Felipe VI swore in Pedro Sánchez's new cabinet.
November 16 2023 Pedro Sánchez re-elected by the Congress of Deputies after gaining support from Sumar and pro-independence parties.
November 16 2023 Pedro Sánchez re-elected by the Congress of Deputies after gaining support from Sumar and pro-independence parties.
October 2023 During the Princess of Asturias Awards ceremony, Felipe recalled the 1994 peace efforts of Yitzhak Rabin and Yasser Arafat and called for unity in resolving the ongoing conflict.
October 2023 During the Princess of Asturias Awards ceremony, Felipe recalled the 1994 peace efforts of Yitzhak Rabin and Yasser Arafat and called for unity in resolving the ongoing conflict.
October 9 2023 King Felipe condemned the Hamas-led attack on Israel, calling for avoiding further suffering and loss of human lives.
October 9 2023 King Felipe condemned the Hamas-led attack on Israel, calling for avoiding further suffering and loss of human lives.
August 22 2023 King Felipe VI asked Alberto Núñez Feijóo to form a government after elections, following meetings with political parties.
August 22 2023 King Felipe VI asked Alberto Núñez Feijóo to form a government after elections, following meetings with political parties.

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