Official announcement from the Royal House about King Felipe: The images show everything

King Felipe VI has led a high-level official trip to the Dominican Republic, marked by a symbolic display that has not gone unnoticed. Casa Real has made an official announcement about his participation in two key events: the closing of the World Law Congress and the inauguration of a new university in La Romana. Two events that reinforce his role as an international reference figure in the defense of the rule of law.

The images released by Zarzuela show the monarch at each stage of the trip, accompanied by the Dominican president, Luis Abinader. What is behind this carefully planned gesture? Why has Casa Real wanted the entire journey of the king to be seen?

Casa Real makes an official announcement about King Felipe's stay in the Dominican Republic

Felipe VI has traveled to Santo Domingo to represent Spain at the World Law Congress, one of the most prestigious law forums. There, he presented the World Peace & Liberty Award to the U.S. Supreme Court Justice, Sonia Sotomayor, a figure of great international relevance.

Additionally, the monarch took advantage of his visit to inaugurate, alongside President Luis Abinader, the University of La Romana, an educational project promoted by the Ibero-American University Foundation (Funiber). Casa Real has left nothing to chance: the trip has been fully documented, from the official events to the tour of the facilities. A clear commitment to transparency, international projection, and institutional pedagogy.

King Felipe's speech at the World Law Congress in Santo Domingo

The epicenter of this trip has been the closing of the World Law Congress. There, Felipe delivered a speech interpreted as a clear defense of democratic values in a time of growing global tensions.

"There is talk of fragmentation, conflicts, and polarization; and law in all its varieties can be a collateral victim of these trends," he warned. He also emphasized that "it can also be an anchor to our essential values and principles that must be universal."

During his speech, he praised Sonia Sotomayor for her biography and commitment. He also took the opportunity to make an explicit defense of the rule of law as an alternative to the imposition of force. "No model can be more solid than one that respects essential rights," he proclaimed before leaders and jurists from around the world.

This statement gains special strength in the context of an international community experiencing a moment of institutional challenges. The choice of Sotomayor as the awardee is not coincidental.

Felipe VI remarked that her career is "an admirable example of consistency and resilience. Her voice and judgment resonate clearly in Europe and throughout the Spanish-speaking world, as well as in many other places where she is heard and respected."

King Felipe inaugurates Uniromana alongside Luis Abinader

The second part of the trip was equally symbolic. The king inaugurated the first phase of the University of La Romana (Uniromana). It is the ambitious academic project of Funiber that aims to become an educational reference in the region.

Located about 75 miles (120 kilometers) from Santo Domingo, the university already offers virtual training and will begin in-person classes in September. During the tour of the facilities, Felipe VI was accompanied by President Abinader, in a gesture that highlights the excellent institutional harmony between them.

Casa Real has shared images of the event on its official channels, accompanied by a clear message. "Tour of the King, alongside the President of the Dominican Republic, through the new facilities of the University of La Romana of Funiber, which aims to become an academic reference in the region," they added.

With this inauguration, the monarch not only supports an educational project with a vision for the future but also positions himself as a promoter of academic cooperation between Spain and Latin America. In a context where education is a pillar for sustainable development, his involvement doesn't go unnoticed.

The official announcement from Casa Real and the publication of images of King Felipe's trip consolidate his role as an institutional ambassador in key scenarios. With his speech in defense of the rule of law and support for education in Ibero-America, his presence in the Dominican Republic transcends protocol. Are we witnessing a new stage in the international visibility of the Spanish monarchy?