It's official: royal house confirms the big news about King Felipe and Queen Letizia.

The Royal Household has already released the big news that many were waiting for. This week, the Royal Household announced the official agenda of King Felipe and Letizia and the truth is that it surprised with news that has not gone unnoticed. King Felipe and Queen Letizia have been confirmed as honorary presidents at a very special event, where Letizia will meet someone special to her.

The kings of Spain will preside over the Madrid Press Association Awards ceremony. An event that has been scheduled to commemorate the 130th anniversary of this historic institution. The ceremony, which has already caused great expectation, will bring together big names in Spanish journalism, something that has pleased many.

The Madrid Press Association announced the awards of its 86th edition on January 8, 2025. This time, it wanted to recognize exemplary and committed careers. The 2024 APM Honor Award has been granted to Fernando Ónega, a journalist with almost 60 years of career, whose voice has narrated the history of Spain.

King Felipe and Queen Letizia will preside over a great event as confirmed by the Royal Household

The jury highlighted his work during the transition, his time in media such as COPE, Cadena SER, Onda Cero, TVE, Telecinco, and Antena 3. "His journalism has been an example of rigor, ethics, and analysis," the statement noted. Additionally, his unmistakable style, with doses of irony and humor, has left a mark on entire generations.

A detail that has not gone unnoticed: Fernando Ónega is the father of Sonsoles Ónega, journalist and writer, a close personal friend of Queen Letizia. This personal connection has caused emotion in the royal environment. Many have celebrated this recognition, which touches the queen closely.

The Royal Household has confirmed that Queen Letizia and King Felipe are very committed to journalism

In addition to Fernando Ónega, Vicente Vallés, Irene Dorta, and Ana del Barrio have also been awarded. Their equally brilliant careers have received applause from the sector. The event, which has been prepared with great care, will culminate with a performance by the Madrid Press Association Choir.

The presence of the kings has been interpreted as a clear show of support for journalism. A profession that Queen Letizia, a journalist by training, has always defended firmly. It is thanks to this profession that Letizia met Sonsoles, her great friend and daughter of one of the awardees.

With this news, the Royal Household has reaffirmed its commitment to rigorous information and freedom of the press. Undoubtedly, an event that has aroused great interest and promises to be one of the most relevant events of the week. An event that the awardees eagerly await.