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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 Paul of Greece and Frederica of Hanover.
Nov 2, 2023 · Juan Carlos came to the throne in 1975, upon the death of the fascist dictator Francisco Franco, making Sofia the Queen of Spain. Juan Carlos is judged to have been instrumental in Spain's peaceful transition to democracy and, with his wife Queen Sofia, enjoyed years of praise from his people.
Feb 1, 2023 · When news of Prince Felipe's surprising engagement to newsreader Letizia Ortiz Rocasolano was announced in November 2003, her close bond with his mother, Queen Sofia, was clear.
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 9, 2020 · Daughter of a king, sister of a king, wife of a king and mother of a king, Queen Sofía of Spain has a regal tale unmatched on the continent, and in the 21st century, it is a rarity. But she’s far...
