HOLA! Reports that Don Francisco de Paula Hoakin de Bourbon-I-Hardenberg (R.1979) woke up with Kasie Al-Tanya (P.1976), the former third wife of Sheikh Abdel-Aziza Ben Khalif Al-Tanya, who she gave birth to three daughters.
Don Francisco (Brother Olivia de Bourbon) is the only son and heir to the 5th Duke of Seville, a descendant of Spanish bourbon on the morganotic line. He is the 50th grand master of the Military and Hospitalian Order of St. Lazarus Jerusalem:
The bride is from Los Angeles, it seems like Polish origin.
Here is a photo from the wedding of the parents of Don Francisco:
Mom he has - daughter of Count Gardenberg and Princess Fürstenberg. And dad was the 48th grandmaster.
But the traditional scheme:
On the road, I read about the sad life of Prapraded Groom, Francisco de Paula (1853-1942). Well, okay, my father was the grandson of the king and infanta, but married without permission. But when the father is killed on a duel, it affects the psyche. Then he was in a couple of months to prison as an attempt to claim the French crown. In old age, the revolution happened in her native Spain, but he was able to stay, because he did not belong to the dynasty. And in vain remained. He himself survived. But:
elena Maria De Los Dolores Luisa Francisca De La Caridad Sofia De Borb "ON (Havana 18 Sep 1878-Assassinated At Madrid 24 Sep 1936)
grandson JOS "E LU" IS FRANCISCO NARCISO DE BORB "ON (MADRID 18 JUL 1910-Assassinated At Gerona 29 Aug 1936)
son Enrique Maria Francisco De Paula de Borb "On Marques de Balboa (Madrid 6 Jul 1891-Assassinated at Aravaca 29 Oct 1936)
son Alfonso Maria Francisco Martin Felix Joaquin Rafael Miguel de Borb "On marques de Squilache (Madrid 24 Oct 1893-Assassinated ARAVACA 29 Oct 1936)
granddaughter Mar "Ia Luisa Gonz" ALEZ-CONDE Y DE BORBON (1912-1936)
- Fueron Fusilados Por El Bando Republicano. But again we will not be about politics.
Infanta Sofia, King Philip VI, Princess Leonor, Queen Letitia
When you live in Spain, you do not have to break your head for a long time, where to go on vacation! 50-year-old King Philip VI, 45-year-old Queen Leticia and two of their daughters, 12-year-old Princess Leonor and 11-year-old Infanta Sofia, preferred inland tourism and went to one of the most popular resorts - in Palma de Majorca. The other day appeared official photos of the royal family on vacation.
Infanta Sofia, King Philip VI, Princess Leonor, Queen Letitia
Major Island, whose capital is the city, is known not only by beach parties and German tourists, but also historical sights. The Royal FamilyOf course, he paid them attention. So, all four inspected the Palace of Almudain, who is the oldest Royal Palace of Spain and once was the residence of Moorish Viziers. Queen Leticia with his family willingly posed by photographers against the background of a grand building from a light stone, accumulating from heat in the shade of palm trees.
Leticia preferred for this promenade outfit in bright colors. The Queen of Spain chose a white fitted sleeveless dress from Hugo Boss worth about 300 dollars. The originality and summer mood of the style added the top layer of tissue with perforation. Outfit Leticia supplemented with comfortable emptarlies from the Mint and Rose brand on a wedge with lacing around the ankle.
Young Sofia followed the fashionable example of Mom and also chose a light outfit, and Princess Leonor dressed up in a blue dress with three-quarters and an overwhelmed waist. However, her outfit also harmonized the queen - sleeves and heal of dresses also decorated with a perforated pattern on the fabric.
Philip VI and letting with daughters and high waterfront stroll. The official photo session was not embarrassed by the monarch of the monarch - all four kept relaxed, and the king still managed to tell his wife and children, pointing somewhere towards the snow-white sailboats, disperse the Azure Sea. Photos were excellent, there is only one drawback - after watching I really want to go on vacation!
Photo gettyimages.ru.
House Burbon It takes the throne throughout Europe since the XVI century, when Bourbon sovereigns managed Navroj and France. Currently, Burbon monarchs still have only in Spain and Luxembourg. State power In Spain, headed King Juan Carlos, born in 1938 in Rome. He spent his youth, studying at the Military Academy and Army Colleges, Fleet and Air Force. The future king has completed its education in 1961 by graduating from the University of Complutunce in the direction of constitutional and international law, economy and taxation, and on May 14, 1962 he married the Greek Princess of Sofia.
In 1969, Juan Carlos climbed the throne when the general chose him as his successor. With the death of the dictator on November 20, 1975, Juan Carlos officially became king of Spain. He has three children: two daughters - Infanta Christina and Infanta Elena and Son - Prince Philippe, who is currently the official heir of the crown.
Tragic death The younger brother Alfonso
Only Juan Carlos knows what actually happened in the evening before the Great Friday of 1956. 18-year-old Juan Carlos and his younger brother 14-year-old Alphonso held a holiday in the bedroom of the Royal Family Houses in Portugal. Don Alfonso, on that day, won the local youthful golf tournament, and in the evening immediately rushed into the room to see his brother, who came home to the holidays from the Military School. According to the official statement of the Royal Family: "His Highness Prince Alfonso cleaned the revolver with his brother, accidentally clicked on the trigger, the revolver shot him right away. Death came for a few minutes."
Which of the two royal brothers pressed the trigger, will never know, but Juan Carlos himself said then that he feels responsible for this incident. As a military cadet, he had to know about the danger of charged weapons, as well, and Alfonso, who was a passionate hunter and the shooter. Both were to know that it was impossible to clean the charged revolver. Throughout childhood, the boys were very close. While Franco ruled Spain, no one doubted that the death of a young Alfonso was tragic chance. After the death of the younger brother, Juan Carlos received a serious moral injury.
Juan Carlos as a statesman
Focusing on strengthening international relations (especially, with Europe and Latin America), King Juan Carlos found the status of a significant international figure whose work was recognized by many international organizations. His Majesty King Juan Carlos contributes to a new style of relationship with Latin America, especially emphasizing the identity of the cultural community based on common language and indicating the need to create joint initiatives. The first Ibero-American meeting took place in Guadalajara in Mexico in 1991 and held at the highest level of conferences.
King of Spain Juan Carlos always insisted on the deep integration of Spain in European history and supported the country's entry into the European Union. The importance of the European Union The king emphasized in all his speeches. Its pro-European orientation and role in the restoration of democracy in Spain were assessed by many international awards.
King of Spain Juan Carlos pays great attention to intellectual developments and innovative technologiesAt his disposal is the Royal Academy, and it supports close ties with cultural circles, especially universities. Monarch was awarded the honorary doctoral degrees of Thirty Spanish and foreign prestigious universities. Spanish as a heritage of the Spanish community, and its prospects in the modern world are a subject of particular interest in it. The king called for the creation of the Fund in support of the Royal Academy, which was opened with the support of public and private organizations in 1994.
He is also the head of the Survantes Institute, which contributes to the spread of Spanish worldwide. Every year, Juan Carlos holds a Sermones Award, which hosts all the best writers in Spanish with both continents. In all the various branches, which leads the king, he personally supports the creation of developing new technologies in Spain, promotes innovative projects in various fields of economics, business, science and social progress and calls for solidarity at all levels of society in Spain.
Constitution of Spain It establishes that the king is the Supreme Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces. In this capacity, his Majesty is headed by three types of armed forces, as well as on the occasion of the annual military holiday, presents diplomas to cadets of military academies and colleges, and also actively takes part in maneuvers and teachings.
Queen Sofia's activities
In addition to its official and institutional obligations, the Queen devotes most of its time with social and charitable events. She is an executive president Queen Sofia Foundation. Queen is an honorary president of the Foundation for assistance for drug addicts and the royal fund of persons with disabilities, as well as various cultural and musical institutions, including high school Music Queen Sofia.
The Queen takes part in a number of international projects to promote women from rural areas and the development of microcredit system for disadvantaged. The Queen is an honorary member of the Royal Academy of Fine Arts San Fernando and the Royal Academy of History. She received honorary doctoral degrees from Rosario Universities (Bogota), Cambridge, Oxford, Georgetown, Evora, New York and Seissen (Tokyo).
His Royal Majesty Prince Asturian
Prince Felipe, like all the children, first went to kindergarten, then studied in primary and high School In Santa Maria de Los Rosalez (Modern School in), which he visited until 1984. Then he spent a year in Likefield College in Canada. From September 1985 to July 1988, his Royal Highness was trained by the General Military Academy in Zaragoza, the Naval School in Marina and the General Academy of Air Force in San Javier, and in July 1989 received the appropriate diplomas as a infantry lieutenant, Michman and Lieutenant air group.
From October 1988 to June 1993, he studied at the autonomous university and graduated from him with a degree in law. He also studied a number of objects from economic DirectionTo fully complete your studies in this area. In September 1993, he entered the magistracy in the field of international relations to the school of Eirmund Walsh with the Diplomatic Service of Georgetown University (Washington), which ended with the degree of May 26, 1995.
To date, he is commander at the Navy, Colonel of the Army Corps (Infantry) and Commander air force. It is also a pilot of a helicopter, has a qualification of devices in the Squadron Air Force 402. Since September 1999 to June 2000, he took part in the advanced training courses in the field of security and defense.
Prince activity in Spain and abroad
After graduating from studying in the United States, Prince Felipe began institutional activities, becoming the chair at many official events in Spain, and took part in key events in various sectors of Spanish public life. From October 1995, Prince Felipe has made a number of official visits in some in order to deepen his knowledge about the country and establish contacts with other residents of Spain. He holds regular meetings with representatives constitutional bodies and basic state organizations In order to control their activities, it often takes part in meetings of various state management bodies.
A large number of trusted people follow the national and international affairs. Often he holds meetings with the close people of his generation with an outstanding career in politics, economics, culture and other areas. When His Majesty, the king can not be present at the annual presentation of diplomas by officers and UNTER-officers of the Armed Forces, he replaces Prince Felipe, who also participates in military exercises held by all types of armed forces.
Much attention to Prince Felipe pays relations with European countries and Latin America, as well as the countries of the Arab world, the Far East and Australia. It is of particular interest in all matters relating to the European Union, North America and Latin America. Since January 1996, Prince Asturiovsky presents the Spanish state at the oath of Latin American presidents. Almost on a par with King Juan Carlos, Prince Felipe plays a large role in the development of the trade and economic interests of Spain and the development of Spanish and culture in foreign countries. The prince often chairs trade and economic fairs, both in Spain and abroad, and is particularly interested in facilitating the creation of centers and departments to disseminate the history and current position of Spain in major foreign universities.
In addition to its official activities, Prince Felipe is an honorary president of several associations and funds, such as the Cadespa Foundation, which finances some economic and social projects in Latin America and other countries, and the Spanish branch of the Association of European Journalists, which includes many outstanding specialists. in the field of communication. The Prince Foundation is particularly noteworthy, where he heads the annual award ceremony, prestigious awards are internationally and carry his name. Prince Felipe focuses its interest in the development of projects related to voluntary work, guard ambientuniversities, help young professionals with work and business, relations between society and business circles. In the United Nations Declaration of 2001, namely, international volunteers, Secretary General UN Kofi Annan called Prince Felipe " outstanding personality"Since it could easily promote improving the importance of volunteering at the international level.
Being a passionate athlete, the prince was a member of the Spanish team on sailing Olympic Games in Barcelona in 1992. The prince took the sixth place and received the Olympic Diploma. During the opening ceremony, he marched with the Spanish flag at the head of the Spanish team. In November 2003, His Majesty King and Her Majesty Queen declared Prince Felipe the heir.
Her Royal Highness Infanta Elena
The secondary education of Infanta Elena received at Santa Maria del Kamino school, and then studied at the Pedagogical Faculty at the University of Eskuni in, receiving a teacher's diploma of English language in primary school. Having worked as a teacher at the Santa Maria del Kamino school, Elena visited the courses on sociology and education at the University of Exeter in the UK. Elena graduated from Elena's training in Komillyans Papade University in, having received a degree in education in July 1993.
As soon as she reached the age of majority, Elena as a member of the royal family began to take part in organizing visits to Spain heads of foreign countries. Elena made several official visits to countries in Europe, USA, Argentina, Japan and Philippines, where he presided over various events, most of which were associated with culture.
On March 18, 1995, Elena married the son of Count Ripald. The wedding took place in the Cathedral of Heim De Marilir and Saens de Tehad. On this occasion, his Majesty King gave her the title of Duchess Lugo. On June 17, 1998, they had a son of Felipe Juan de Froilain Todos Los Santos, and on September 9, 2000 - daughter Victoria Federica. Both children were born in. On January 21, 2010, Elena died with her husband.
Currently, she is the director of the organization Mapfre, which is engaged in cultural and social projects. In addition to its official activity, Infanta Elena supports and personally participates in many educational and cultural events. It is of particular interest to sports for people with disabilities and is an honorary president of the Spanish Paralympic Committee. She visited Paralympic games in Barcelona, \u200b\u200bAtlanta, Sydney, Athens and Beijing to support Spanish participants. Elena is a big lover of equestrian sports and winter sports.
Her Royal Majesty of Christina Infanta
The secondary formation of Christina received at Santa Santa-del Fireplace School, then in 1984 he visited political science lectures at the University of Madrid complutence, which graduated from 1989. In 1990, she studied in the magistracy of the New York University, and in 1991 he began working at the UNESCO headquarters in Paris.
Christine's infanta conducts many cultural, scientific and social events, both in Spain and abroad, especially much attention, paying to European and Latin American countries. Christina is an honorary president of the Spanish Committee of the UNESCO and works with some of its projects in the field of education, the protection of nature and artistic heritage. In October 2001, it was appointed ambassador of the United Nations in the Second World Wide Assembly on aging. She is also an honorary member of the Board of Trustees of the Board of Trustees.
Christine personally takes part in courses for adaptation of swimming for disabled people. Being a big sports amateur, she became president International Foundation Sailing for disabled people. Currently, Christina lives in Barcelona and is the director of the social security of the La Caiih Foundation. On November 6, 1997, the infanta of Christina married Inyaki Udangarin in the Cathedral of Barcelona. On this occasion, His Majesty King provided it with the right to be called the Duchess Palma de Mallorca. They were born four children: Juan Valentin de Todos (September 29, 1999), Pablo Nicholas (December 6, 2000), Miguel (April 30, 2002) and Irina (June 5, 2005), born already in Barcelona.
Free time Kristina infanta spends in a family circle. Members of the Royal Family are large fans of sports, especially skating and sailing regatta. Christina took part in many national and international eventswas a member of the Spanish Sailing Team at Olympic Games in Seoul in 1998, where the Spanish flag was carried at the opening ceremony.
Royal family and public
When King Juan Carlos and Queen Sofia returned from a wedding trip, they asked the tone of their board, moving to Sarsuel Palace, located near. The choice of this modest housing compared to the Luxury Palace Real, caused a very favorable opinion among more public. As soon as Juan Carlos I became a king, he immediately set himself a clear goal - restoring democracy in the country, as well as becoming a good king of all Spaniards - the task that, according to many, he achieved, given that today is the Spanish royal family today continues to cause great interest and respect for the public. Perhaps the reason for this is that now direct contact with the press and public is very limited. Indeed, unlike the Royal Family of England, whose comments to the public and the press are often mentioned in the media, their Spanish colleagues are forbidden to respond to presses or to make special comments for the press and the public.
Love Story Prince Felipe and Leticia Ortis
Felipe Juan Pablo Alfonso de Todos Los Santos, his Kingsek Highness Prince, Bourbon and Greece, the third child of King Juan Carlos and Queen Sofia, was born on January 30, 1968. Leticia Ortis was born on September 15, 1972 in Spanish. Parents of Leticia - Jess Ortis, journalist and businessman, and Palom Rokasolano, nurse and trade union official. In 1999, her parents divorced, and his father married Anna Togores journalist.
Prince and his future wife met when Leticia, a journalist and the leading news, was in Galicia at the place of the wreck of the Tanker "Prestige" in November 2002. Prince Felipe was there to see what damage brought an accident. In the spring of next year, they began to meet, the couple managed to keep her novel in secret to his engagement. On November 1, 2003, the King and Queen announced the engagement of Prince Felipe and the Leticia Ortis, which appeared together before the press representatives on November 3. Three days later, on November 6, official engagement took place.
The marriage ceremony Felipe and Leticia took place on May 22, 2004 in the Cathedral of Nourera de la Almudena. The ceremony held Cardinal Archbishop Antonio Maria Rawka Varela, two other cardinal and five archbishops helped him. The wedding day was gray and rainy, but as soon as the couple came out of the temple, the sun looked out and the newlyweds bathed in the rays sunlight. After the ceremony, the bride presented a wedding bouquet of the Mother of God at the Royal Basilica God's Mother Atom. This tradition for the royal bride to present bouquet is the presentation of the newborn infanta of Spain by the Virgin.
The bride dress sewed for six months well-known fashion designer Manuel Perrtegaswho dressed such American style icons as Jacqueline Kennedy Isatis and Audrey Hepburn. The future queen put on platinum thiara with diamonds, which Queen Sofia put on his wedding. The groom was dressed in a dark blue military uniform. His honeymoon newlyweds spent by traveling around the countryside of Spain, they were spotted in cuena cities, Albarrasin and Saragoza.
In Spain, members of the royal family are Catholics. Queen Sofia initially comes from the Greek royal family. Before getting married Queen was Orthodox. When Sofia appealed to Catholicism, she refused all rights to the throne of Greece.
The history of the Spanish monarchy is unique. In April 1931, the Republic was proclaimed in the country. The king of Alfonson renounced the throne and left the country with his family. A dictatorship of Franco came to the republic in Spain. However, after the death of the Dictator Franco in 1975, the monarchy in Spain was restored. On November 22, Juan Carlos I was proclaimed by the King of Spain. He uttered historical throne speech, stating that he wants to be the "king of all Spaniards in a free and modern society" (C).
King of Spain Juan Carlos I
Juan Carlos I (Juan Carlos de Borbon Y Borbon) was born on January 5, 1938 in Rome, where the royal family lived after the proclamation of the Republic in Spain in 1931. His father is Juan de Bourbon and Borbon Y Battenberg), Count Barcelona. Mother - Maria de Las Mercedes de Burbon and Orleans (Dona Maria de Las Mercedes de Borbon y Orleans).
At the request of the father Juan Carlos, he was educated in Spain, which was first visited at the age of 10 years. In 1954, he received a bachelor's degree in Saint Isidor's school in Madrid, then continued to education, becoming a military pilot and passing an internship on a warship. In 1960-61 he studied at the University of Madrid, where he studied the constitutional and international law, the economy and taxes.
On May 14, 1962, Juan Carlos married Athens on the princess of Sofia Greek, the eldest daughter of the King of Greece Paul I and the Queen of Fritriki. In 1963 they had the first daughter - Princess Elena, two years later - Princess Christina, and in 1968 - Prince Philip.
After the death of Franco Franco on November 22, 1975, Juan Carlos was proclaimed by the King of Spain.
Queen of Spain Sofia
Queen Sofia (Dona Sofia de Grecia Y Hannover) was born in Athens on November 2, 1938. She is the first daughter of the King of Greece Paul I and Queen Federiki and belongs to one of the most significant families of Europe, consisting related to the monarchical dynasties of Russia, Germany and the UK. Part of his childhood she spent in Egypt and South Africa, where the royal family was forced to leave during World War II. Sofia returned to Greece in 1946, graduated from the prestigious German boarding school Schloss Salem. Then in Athens studied pediatrics, music and archeology.
On May 14, 1962, Sofia married Prince Juan Carlos. In addition to participating in protocol events, the queen pays great attention to social activities and charity. She is the Executive President of the Queen Sofia Foundation and the Honorary President of the Royal Council on Education and Assistance to Disabled, as well as the Fund for Assistance to Addicts. In addition, Queen Sofia is an honorary member of the Academy of Fine Arts San Fernando and Honorary Dr. Valladolid and Cambridge Universities.
Prince Philipp
Prince Philip (Principe Felipe de Borbon Y Grecia), the third child in the family of King Spain Juan Carlos and Corlev Sofia, was born on January 30, 1968 in Madrid. In 1977, after the proclamation of Juan Carlos, the King of Spain, Philip received the title of Prince Asturia, as well as the Prince of Girona and Viana.
He began his education at Santa Maria de Los Rosales school, in which he studied until 1984. Then during the year it was preparing for admission to the university at Lakefield College School in Canada. After that, Philip has studied for the military academies and colleges of the three types of armed forces. In 1987, he made the first sea campaign as a cadet on the ship Navy of Spain "Juan Sebastian Elcano", during which he was adopted by the Presidents of Argentina, Brazil, USA, Dominican Republic and Uruguay.
January 30, 1986, on the day of its eighteen years, he was shifted as the future heir to the Spanish throne.
From 1987 to 1993, Philip studied at the Madrid Autonomous University, studying the right and economy. He also passed a master's course on international relations at the University of Georgtown (Washington).
Philip is engaged in skis, motocross and swimming. He was a member of the team of swimmers at the 1992 Olympics in Barcelona, \u200b\u200band was also a sign of the Spanish national team at the opening ceremony.
Infanta Elena Maria
Infanta Elena Maria (Infanta Elena Maria, Isabel, Dominica de Silos de Borbon Y Grecia) - Senior daughter King Juan Carlos and Queen Sofia. She was born on December 20, 1963 in Madrid.
She received secondary education at Santa Maria Del Camino. Then he studied at the Escuni University College, where in 1986 he received the education of primary school teachers with a specialization in English. Some time, Elena Maria worked as a English teacher at Santa Maria Del Camino. Then he continued to education, studying sociology and pedagogy at the University of Exeter in the UK. In 1993, she received a degree in pedagogy at the University of Comillas in Madrid.
Infanta Elena-Maria leads active public life, As a representative of the Royal Court. It is also an honorary president of the Spanish Pediatric Society and the Spanish Foundation against AIDS.
Infanta Kristina
Infanta Cristina, Federica De Borbon Y Grecia), the youngest daughter of the King of Spain Juan-Carlos and Queen Sofia, was born on June 13, 1965 in Madrid.
She began her education at Santa Maria Del Camino. From 1984 to 1989, Christine studied political sciences in Complesented University in Madrid. In 1990, he received a master's degree in international relations at the University of New York. Then he graduated from short UNESCO courses in Paris.
Currently, it works closely with the Caixa Foundation in Barcelona, \u200b\u200ba city in which he constantly lives. Christina's infanta also leads an active social life, being a representative of the Royal Court. It is an honorary chairman of the Spanish UNESCO Committee, Christina Infanta Foundation for helping persons with disabilities, and also takes personal participation in disabled disabled courses.
Princess Leticia
Wedding 37-year-old Prince Felipe and 32-year-old TV journalist Letia Ortiz took place in May 2004
October 31, 2005 Future Queen of Spain, Princess Letia gave birth to a girl in one of the Madrid clinics. This is the first child of Prince Asturian Felipe Bourbon Greek and Princess Letia. The girl received the name Leonor. Leonor is the seventh among the grandchildren of the King of Spain Juan Carlos I. She is the second in line for the throne after his father. However, if in the future, Felipe and Letia will have a boy, then, according to the Constitution, he will bypass sister in line for inheritance. But this may not happen if the appropriate law on the throne will be adopted, which is now being prepared.
King of Spain Philip VI journalists call the monarch without flaw. Olympic Athlete, Military helicopter, Sample Father and Family, owner of three diplomas about higher education in different areas.
In Spain, Don Felipe, as the Spaniards call him, even separatists respect. Where does the perfect king of Spain Philip VI, what does his house look like in the photo?
Official residence
The life of the monaclers is very different from the municipality of ordinary people, but in one it is similar: kings, like everyone else, rarely work where they live. Philip VI is no exception. He, as before him, his father Juan Carlos I, together with his family prefers not to live in the official residence.
Royal Palace in Madrid (Palacio Real de Madrid) or the East Palace (Palacio de Oriente) is located in the western part of the capital of Spain and is considered one of the main urban attractions.
Once upon a time there really lived Spanish kings in it, but modern monarchs prefer to enjoy it for official ceremonies.
Official photos of Palacio Real de Madrid.
It is possible that among the governing luxury of the official residence of the Spanish kings the monarch feels uncomfortable.
So, for example, the palace looks like a front dining room.
The royal palace is surrounded by a Moorish field and a park with Sabatini gardens.
Currently, the building is actually turned into a museum: various works of art are exhibited here: sculpture, furniture, carpets and so on. The decoration of the palace went a few centuries, so there is something to see. On the Internet there are many photos and the video of the Royal Palace in Madrid.
The interiors of the palace are considered one of the most luxurious in Europe.
Palace Sarsuela
For everyday life, his Royal Highness Don Felipe Juan Pablo Alfonso de Todos Los Santos de Bourbon and Gresia (this is how his title sounds completely) prefers less pompous accommodation: the Royal Palace of Sarsuel (Palacio De La Zarzuela).
The residence of Sarsela is located in the North-West suburbs of Madrid and is closed to visit as a museum.
This is the private territory of the Spanish kings, which stands on Mount Monte El Pardo. Palacio de la Zarzuela was built in the 17th century as a royal hunting house.
Currently, Philip VI and his family live here. Filippia's family is his wife Queen Letia, nee Ortis Rokasolano, and two children: Infanta Leonor (born in 2005) and Infanta Sofia (2007). Leonor B. this moment He is the heiress of the Spanish throne.
The name Palacio de la Zarzuela is likely to indicate an abundance in the vicinity of blackberries (in Spanish Zarza). Project Palazzo created Architect Juan Gomez de Sea. Fountains, terraces and arboretum designed Alonso Carbonell.
Sarseel's residence was badly damaged during civil War. In 1958, the building had to actually rebuild. In the 1990s, two new wings were attached to the main building. One contains private rooms of the members of the Royal Family, in other offices and security services.
On the first floor of the palace there is a living room, kitchen and pantry.
On the second there are rooms of the king, its library, guest rooms and premises for service personnel. On the third floor - additional bedrooms and cabinets.
