The Australian – November 3, 2008 – By Matthew Campbell.

THE Spanish royals seldom drop their guard, but Queen Sofia has offered an insight into the mean world of Mediterranean diplomacy by accusing the former king of Morocco of feeding her meat, even though he knew she was a vegetarian.

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The Times – November 2, 2008 – By Matthew Campbell.

The Spanish royals seldom let down their guard, but Queen Sofia has offered an unusual insight into the mean world of Mediterranean diplomacy by accusing the former king of Morocco of feeding her meat, even though he knew she was a vegetarian.

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A Right Royal Row

October 31, 2008

Pilar Urbano presenta su libro sobre la Reina

Pilar Urbano with a copy of her controversial book - Photo EFE

TycicallySpanish – October 31, 2008 – By H.B.

Supposed declarations by Queen Sofía of Spain published in a new book have upset the Gay and Lesbian community, and forced the Zarzuela Palace to issue a statement. 

Queen Sofía has had to backtrack on some of the comments she is reported to have made in a new book, ‘La Reina Muy de Cerca’ which has been published to coincide with her 70th birthday on November 2.

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(From L) King Abdullah II of Jordan, Spain's King Juan Carlos, Queen Sofia and Queen Rania pose upon arrival at Madrid's Barajas airport on October 18, 2008. His Majesty King Abdullah II and his wife Queen Rania begin an official tour to Spain followed by several Latin American countries. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.

Amman – King Abdullah II of Jordan left Amman on Saturday for Madrid to start a foreign tour that will also take him to three Latin American countries.

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MADRID, Spain – AP, October 14, 2008

Spanish Prime Minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero accepted an invitation from Cuban President Raul Castro to visit the Caribbean country next year, an official said Tuesday, setting him up to become the first European leader to travel to the communist-run island in nearly a decade.

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Japan Times – October 11, 2008

King Juan Carlos I of Spain and Queen Sofia will visit Japan for six days beginning Nov. 9 as state guests of Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko, the Foreign Ministry said Friday.  

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