King didn’t meat with Sofia’s tastes
November 3, 2008
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.
Queen reveals food fight with Moroccan king
November 2, 2008
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.
A Right Royal Row
October 31, 2008

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.
Jordan’s king starts tour of Spain, Latin American states
October 18, 2008

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.
Spain’s prime minister to visit Cuba next year
October 14, 2008
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.
Spain’s king, queen to pay visit
October 11, 2008
Japan Times – October 11, 2008