by Scott Mehl © Unofficial Royalty 2012
The Royal Palace of Madrid
Madrid
Believed to be the largest palace in Europe, the Royal Palace of Madrid is the official palace of the Spanish monarchy. It is used for official and state functions, however, it is not used as a royal residence.
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Zarzuela Palace
Madrid
Zarzuela Palace is the primary residence of King Juan Carlos and Queen Sofia. It is located in the El Pardo complex, just outside of Madrid. Queen Sofia’s sister, Princess Irene of Greece, lives at Zarzuela Palace as well.
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Prince’s Pavilion
Madrid
Also located in the El Pardo complex, The Prince’s Pavilion is the official residence of King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia and their daughters.
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Marivent Palace
Palma de Mallorca
Marivent Palace is the official summer residence of King Juan Carlos and Queen Sofia. Within the grounds are Son Vent, the home of King Felipe VI, as well as two small villas built for the Infantas Elena and Cristina.
Son Vent
Palma de Mallorca
Son Vent is the summer residence of King Felipe and Queen Letizia, located on the grounds of Marivent Palace. (Photo courtesy of Starface)
Alcázar of Seville
Seville, Andalusia
The Alcázar of Seville is the official residence of King Felipe VI in Andalusia, although rarely used as an actual residence.
Albéniz Palace
Barcelona, Catalonia
The Albéniz Palace is the official residence of King Felipe VI in Catalonia, although rarely used as an actual residence.
Royal Palace of El Pardo
Madrid
The El Pardo Palace is the former residence of General Franco and his family. At the time of King Juan Carlos’ accession, he chose to remain in Zarzuela Palace (within the grounds), and now the larger El Pardo Palace is used primarily as guest accommodations for visiting heads of state.
La Mareta
Lanzarote, Spain
La Mareta was originally built by King Hussein of Jordan to be used as a holiday retreat. However, he never used the house, and soon gave it to King Juan Carlos as a personal gift. The King, in turn, gifted it to the Patrimonio Nacional, the organization that owns and maintains most of the royal residences. It was here where the King’s mother, The Countess of Barcelona, passed away in 2000.
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