Queen Sofia of Spain is among European royals traveling to Athens to celebrate Princess Anna-Maria's 80th birthday, highlighting a rare gathering of royal family members.

King Emeritus Juan Carlos I discreetly reunited with Queen Sofia during a visit to Mallorca, staying at a friend's house but visiting the royal family's summer residence.

Infanta Cristina is taking on a central role in supporting her mother, Queen Sofia, as the Spanish royal faces her first summer months without the presence of her sister, Princess Irene, who passed away last January.

Queen Sofia's unannounced visit to Athens on May 4 was reportedly connected to her sister, Princess Irene. The date coincides with the Orthodox Church's commemoration of Saint Irene on May 5, a significant day for Sofia.

Queen Sofia of Spain has returned to her daily routine after a period of mourning, during which she wore black as a sign of respect for her late sister Irene and close friend Tatiana Radziwill.

A 40-day memorial service for Princess Irene of Greece and Denmark, sister of Queen Sofia of Spain, was held in Madrid, with only one member of the De Grèce family attending.

Queen Sofia is reportedly preparing to return to Greece before the end of summer, accompanied by her two daughters, Infantas Elena and Cristina, with Spanish media suggesting the occasion is related to Anna Maria.

Former King Juan Carlos of Spain made a quiet return to Mallorca after eight years, traveling from Geneva to Palma to attend a friend's 80th birthday celebration and meeting with Queen Sofia, a visit that has raised questions.

Queen Sofia was unexpectedly excluded at the last minute from Pope Leo XIV's farewell ceremony in the Canary Islands, a decision made by the Zarzuela Palace.

The financial management of the Spanish Royal House is under scrutiny, with attention drawn to Queen Sofia's annual 'salary' and how it compares to average worker earnings.

Princess Irene of Greece, aunt of Queen Sofia, faced a tragic life, including arrest by the Nazis in 1941 and an early death. She was briefly declared Queen of the Independent State of Croatia.

La madre del Rey preside este sábado la entrega de los galardones del Queen Sofia Spanish Institute

Queen Sofia held a memorial service for Princess Irene, marking 40 days since her passing, a significant milestone in Greek Orthodox tradition that signifies the end of strict mourning.

Queen Sofia of Spain made a symbolic choice at a reception in Marivent Palace, Mallorca, by wearing a pocket watch gifted to her by her sister, Princess Irene.

In the late 19th century, Queen Sofia's marriage to Constantine fueled a strong national romanticism in Greek society, leading many to believe in the revival of the Byzantine Empire.

European royalty, including monarchs and empresses emerita, gathered to celebrate the King of Sweden's 80th birthday, with Queen Silvia wearing a Braganza tiara and Queen Sofia of Spain a historic Mellerio shell, while Princess Victoria delivered an emotional speech.

Queen Sofia and Maria of Denmark were among the royals attending a gala dinner in Sweden, which concluded the celebrations for an 80th birthday, featuring a display of tiaras.

Queen Sofia of Spain, accompanied by Infantas Elena and Cristina, experienced a spontaneous display of affection during their visit to La Marquesita restaurant in Cartagena, where patrons rose and applauded their arrival.

Newly released documents shed light on Spain's 1981 coup attempt, reportedly clearing King Juan Carlos's reputation but not Queen Sofia's. The documents were made public on the day the coup leader died.