King Felipe VI of Spain turns 53: His life in pictures

Due to the coronavirus crisis, the monarch will not be able to meet his family to celebrate his 53rd birthday. This year they are making intimate plans with a ‘petit committee’.

JANUARY 29, 2021 11:49 PM ESTJAN 29, 2021, 11:49 PM EST

Although King Felipe VI is very discreet about his private life, it is not a secret that he loves to celebrate his big day surrounded by friends. It is the perfect time - and perfect excuse - to leave the palace and meet with his colleagues. Last year he celebrated his 52nd birthday in the El Viso area of Madrid, accompanied by members of his family, taking advantage of the fact that he had no schedule commitments that day.

This year, King Felipe VI, like all Spaniards, must comply with the guidelines imposed by the health authorities, which includes public gatherings, so the King has decided that it is best not to make special plans until the situation changes.

Below is a snapshot of King Felipe’s life in images.

King Juan Carlos I of Spain with his baby son Prince Felipe, 29th July 1969.

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Juan Carlos, King of Spain, and his son the Prince Felipe watch a tennis match in Madrid, Spain in 1977.

Queen Sofia and King Juan Carlos of Spain with their children, from left to right: Infante Felipe, Infante Elena and Infante Cristina.

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The Royal Family in Mallorca From left to right, Infanta Cristina de Borbón, Infanta Elena de Borbón, King Juan Carlos I, Queen Sofía and Prince Felipe de Borbón

Diana, Princess of Wales (1961 - 1997) and Prince Charles and their sons William and Harry on holiday with the Spanish royal family at the Marivent Palace in Palma de Mallorca, Spain, August 1987.

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Prince Felipe, Letizia and their daughter Leonor in holidays in Lanzarote Island.

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King Felipe VI of Spain turns 53: His life in pictures

Due to the coronavirus crisis, the monarch will not be able to meet his family to celebrate his 53rd birthday. This year they are making intimate plans with a ‘petit committee’.

King Juan Carlos I of Spain with his baby son Prince Felipe, 29th July 1969.

Juan Carlos, King of Spain, and his son the Prince Felipe watch a tennis match in Madrid, Spain in 1977.

Queen Sofia and King Juan Carlos of Spain with their children, from left to right: Infante Felipe, Infante Elena and Infante Cristina.

The Royal Family in Mallorca From left to right, Infanta Cristina de Borbón, Infanta Elena de Borbón, King Juan Carlos I, Queen Sofía and Prince Felipe de Borbón

Diana, Princess of Wales (1961 - 1997) and Prince Charles and their sons William and Harry on holiday with the Spanish royal family at the Marivent Palace in Palma de Mallorca, Spain, August 1987.

Crown Prince Felipe Of Spain, Prince Of The Asturias, With His Bride Crown Princess Letizia And His Parents King Juan Carlos Of Spain And Queen Sofia In The Royal Palace

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Prince Felipe, Letizia and their daughter Leonor in holidays in Lanzarote Island.

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Princess Letizia of Spain, Prince Felipe of Spain and their children, Princesses Leonor and Sofia pose at Zarzuela Palace on September 15, 2012 in Madrid, Spain. Princess Letizia of Spain celebrates her 40th birthday today.

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