The United Nations General Assembly is holding its 80th edition in New York from September 22 to 29. During this week, the city will become the epicenter of global diplomacy, hosting highly relevant meetings. The Spanish monarchy was represented by Felipe VI, who traveled with a schedule full of institutional appointments.
Meanwhile, representatives from other European monarchies also attended the international event. Queens, princes, and heads of state shared formal and informal spaces in the event's corridors. These meetings, common within the framework of the UN, became an essential part of the week's social and political chronicle.
A royal conclave in the Big Apple
New York will host, during the last week of September, heads of state, political leaders, and representatives from several European royal houses. Felipe VI was seen alongside Carl Gustaf of Sweden at a meeting marked by cordiality. There were also meetings between Queen Máxima and Princess Amalia of the Netherlands with Mathilde of Belgium and Sonja of Sweden.
The Assembly's schedule allowed figures from different monarchies to meet in the same space. Royal diplomacy thus joined international politics in a key week. The city provided the perfect setting to highlight the relevance of these institutions in major global debates.
Among the most talked-about meetings was that of Queen Rania of Jordan with First Lady Melania Trump. The gesture showed how the UN event goes beyond politics and connects with symbols from the social sphere. Each shared image multiplied the interest of the international press.
Felipe VI and Albert of Monaco, protagonists of an unexpected portrait
One of the most notable moments came with the meeting between Felipe VI and Albert of Monaco. The two monarchs were captured in an official portrait shared by the principality's social media. The photo showed both in conversation, with serious expressions and a formal atmosphere.
The publication, under the title "Meeting at the UN," confirmed what had been discussed for some time. Felipe VI and Albert keep a cordial and constant relationship that reflects the harmony between both royal houses. The image became graphic proof of that closeness.
For analysts, the meeting had a symbolic value that goes beyond the merely personal. The photo is evidence of the good bilateral relationship between Spain and Monaco within the UN framework. It also reinforces the perception that both monarchs act as active representatives in global diplomacy.
The role of King Felipe in the UN Assembly
Beyond the meeting with Albert, Felipe VI played a central role in the Assembly. He was responsible for opening the general debate, nine years after his last intervention. He did so accompanied by President Pedro Sánchez.
In his speech, the monarch delivered a forceful message against the violence and wars devastating different regions. He spoke about the tragedy in Gaza and condemned both the attacks by Hamas and the actions of the Israeli government. His words appealed to the conscience of the international community to stop the massacre.
Felipe VI emphasized the need to act urgently in defense of peace and human rights. His intervention was interpreted as a firm call not to remain silent. With this, he reaffirmed Spain's commitment to play an active role in multilateral forums.