Felipe VI is presenting the trophies of the 43rd King's Cup Sailing Race
King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia's visit to Palma de Mallorca is filled with a blend of official engagements and leisure activities. The royal couple's agenda includes King Felipe VI's participation in the prestigious sailing competition, the Copa del Rey de Vela, which is taking place in the Bay of Palma from July 31, 2025 [1].
Prior to the sailing regatta, King Felipe VI began his Balearic Islands agenda on July 28th with a traditional reception to the regional authorities in the Palacio Real de la Almudaina [2]. The King also had a meeting with the President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez, at the Palacio de Marivent on July 29th [2].
Queen Letizia will attend the closing ceremony of the 15th edition of the 'Atlàntida Mallorca Film Fest' on Sunday [5]. The event is scheduled for 9:00 PM at the Palacio de la Almudaina [6]. However, no information regarding Queen Letizia's attendance at the traditional reception of the Kings on August 4th was mentioned. The reception will take place at the Palacio de Marivent.
On August 4th, the traditional reception of the Kings to a representation of the Balearic society will take place at 9:00 PM [7]. The following day, King Felipe VI will hand out the trophies for the 43rd Copa del Rey de Vela on Saturday [8]. Queen Letizia is expected to continue her public appearances during their stay, although she views these activities as more work than leisure [4].
The royal family's private holidays in the Mediterranean are set to begin on August 6, 2025 [3]. Other notable events taking place in Palma during this period include the arrest of a man for an alleged rape in Ferrol [9], and the tribute to Santi Cazorla in Oviedo, where Xavi, Butragueño, and Marcos Senna were present [10].
Meanwhile, Sven Ulreich, Bayern's goalkeeper, announced the death of his six-year-old son due to illness [11]. No new information regarding the Palacio de Marivent ceremony on August 4th was mentioned in the current paragraph. The TCU also requested to change and limit the subsidy to the boat in the Canary Islands, Balearic Islands, Ceuta, and Melilla [12].
In conclusion, the royal couple's agenda in Palma de Mallorca is a mix of official duties and leisure activities, culminating in the Copa del Rey de Vela and various public appearances for Queen Letizia, before they embark on their private vacation period later in August.
[1] Source for Copa del Rey de Vela participation: https://www.marca.com/2025/07/30/deportes/vela/6171776388574731037-felipe-vi-participara-en-la-regata-de-la-copa-del-rey-de-vela-de-palma-de-mallorca.html [2] Source for King Felipe VI's agenda in the Balearic Islands: https://www.elpais.com/elpais/2025/07/28/inenglish/1661923838_768352.html [3] Source for the royal family's private vacation: https://www.abc.es/palma/20250729/abci-felipe-letizia-mallorca-vacaciones-202507291945.html [4] Source for Queen Letizia's view on activities in Palma: https://www.abc.es/palma/20250730/abci-letizia-mallorca-trabajo-vacaciones-202507301645.html [5] Source for Queen Letizia attending the closing ceremony: https://www.hola.com/es/queen-letizia-atlantida-mallorca-film-festival-20250731100102-GtQMzg.html [6] Source for the event's location and time: https://www.atlantidamallorcafilmfest.com/2025/programme/ [7] Source for the traditional reception: https://www.abc.es/palma/20250729/abci-felipe-letizia-mallorca-vacaciones-202507291945.html [8] Source for King Felipe VI handing out trophies: https://www.marca.com/2025/07/31/deportes/vela/6171892124614160499-felipe-vi-entregara-trofeo-copa-del-rey-de-vela-de-palma-de-mallorca.html [9] Source for the arrest in Ferrol: https://www.elmundo.es/palma/20250731/arresto-hombre-rapto-ferrol-20250731095051-nue.html [10] Source for the tribute to Santi Cazorla: https://www.marca.com/2025/07/31/futbol/primera/20250731120229.html [11] Source for Sven Ulreich's announcement: https://www.sportbuzzer.de/news/sven-ulreich-tot-sein-6-jahres-alter-kind-ist-gestorben-617188382 [12] Source for the TCU's request: https://www.abc.es/economia/20250730/abci-tcu-limita-subsidios-barcos-canarias-mallorca-ceuta-melilla-202507301746.html
On August 4th, King Felipe VI will not only attend a traditional reception but also hand out the trophies for the 43rd Copa del Rey de Vela, showcasing his involvement in both official duties and European sports leagues like LaLiga. Meanwhile, Queen Letizia is expected to continue her public appearances, viewing these activities more as work than leisure.
