Letizia’s birthday, Sofia’s flamenco ‘party’ and Juan Carlos prepared: the days before London

This Monday the 19th the funeral of Isabel II in Westminster Abbey and, in Spain, the main focus is overshadowed by the already confirmed attendance of Don Juan Carlos. The emeritus, after receiving the invitation from the British Royal House last week, conveyed his intentions to attend.

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This is his first institutional act since he retired from public life in 2019. In May he returned to our country. He was in the Sanxenxo regattas and also in Zarzuela. He met alone with his son and had lunch with his family, although the King’s House did not distribute official images. Just a statement.

For more than obvious reasons, the photograph of don Juan Carlos, Philip VIthe Queen Letizia and of course, Mrs. Sofia, is the most anticipated next Monday, at least in our country. It is an uncomfortable photograph and the most avoided since the departure of Don Juan Carlos to the Emirates. To clear up all questions about the protocol to be followed that day, the House of the King takes a weight off its shoulders by transferring that hot potato to the British Royal House.

the days before

The emeritus will travel directly to London without going through Madrid, according to The country. While Don Juan Carlos prepares his bags in Abu Dhabi, Felipe VI’s week has been marked by his official commitments. Letizia’s for her 50th birthday, which is this Thursday, September 15. Sources from Casa del Rey have reported that he has “intense office work”, preparing, among other things, his trip to London.

However, a family and private meal is expected today at the house of the king and queen in Zarzuela, known as the Prince’s Pavilion. The great absentee on such a special date is the Princess of Asturias, who is studying at the UWC Atlantic College in Wales.

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The absence of Doña Sofía also stands out. The emeritus she has traveled to New York to attend different events related to Spanish culture, where flamenco has taken on a leading role. This Wednesday night she was at dinner and a concert on the occasion of the 40th anniversary of the twinning of the cities of Madrid and New York and the beginning of “Hispanic Heritage Month”.