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Sofía (born Princess Sophia of Greece and Denmark, Greek: Σοφία; 2 November 1938) is a member of the Spanish royal family who was Queen of Spain from 1975 to 2014 as the wife of King Juan Carlos I. She is the first child of King Paul of Greece and Frederica of Hanover.
Nov 2, 2023 · Who is Queen Sofia of Spain? Everything you need to know about Princess Leonor’s grandmother who broke down in tears at her last public appearance. On her 85th birthday, Tatler reveals all the key details about King Juan Carlos of Spain’s wife who was born into the royal family of Greece and Denmark. By Anya Ryan. 2 November 2023. Anwar Hussein.
Aug 6, 2011 · The Queen Sofía is an Honorary Member of the San Fernando Royal Academy of Fine Arts and of the Royal Academy of History. She has received Honorary Doctorates from the Universities of Rosario (Bogota), Valladolid, Cambridge, Oxford, Georgetown, Evora, New York and Seisen (Tokyo).
Apr 12, 2024 · The 85-year-old former queen of Spain was admitted to a hospital in Madrid, the Ruber International Clinic, on Tuesday evening for a urinary tract infection.
Aug 3, 2020 · They became King and Queen of Spain in November 1975 on Franco’s death with Juan Carlos taking a leading role in bringing democracy to Spain. Sofia was at his side throughout.
Apr 10, 2024 · Queen Sofia is said to have incredible health and was reportedly most recently hospitalized when she gave birth to the future King Felipe in 1968, according to Euro Weekly News.
Nov 2, 2018 · Queen Sofía of Spain may not make big headlines like the British royals, but that doesn't mean her life is any less remarkable. The now 80-year-old queen has lived quite the fabulous life.
Apr 11, 2024 · King Felipe of Spain visited his mother, Queen Sofia, in hospital on Wednesday after she was admitted to hospital with a urinary tract infection. HOLA! reported that King Felipe gave representatives of the media who were assembled outside the hospital, a short update on the Queen’s health.
Nov 2, 2023 · The princess who left her home for a throne that didn’t yet exist: the life of Queen Sofia of Spain. By Gabriel Aquino. 2nd November 2023. As Queen Sofía of Spain marks her 85th...
Oct 16, 2020 · Queen Sofia joined her family at the 2020 Princesa de Asturias Awards ceremony on Oct. 16. The Spanish royals were sharply dressed for the occasion—and all sporting face masks. Letizia...