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Queen Sofía concludes New Orleans visit

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Queen Sofía concludes New Orleans visit to the United States

Queen Sofía of Spain traveled concluded a four-day visit to New Orleans, Louisiana, aimed at commemorating the United States to participate Spanish historical footprint in commemorations for the region and exploring ties ahead of the 250th anniversary of American independence, focusing on Spain’s historical role in the American Revolution through events in New Orleans. independence. During her visit, she attended the inauguration of the ‘Spain, Spanish America and visit, the Atlantic World in an Age of Revolution’ exhibition at Tulane University’s Doris Z. Stone Library as part of Queen inaugurated the III ‘America&Spain250’ Symposium. She also inaugurated the symposium at St. Louis Cathedral, an event organized by the Queen Sofía Spanish Institute, the Historic New Orleans Collection, the Queen Sofía Foundation, and the Ramón Areces Foundation. She also attended the inauguration of the ‘Spain, Spanish America and the Atlantic World in an Age of Revolution’ exhibition at Tulane University’s Doris Z. Stone Library. In recognition of her philanthropic work, New Orleans Mayor Helena Moreno presented the Queen with the keys to the city. Her The Queen’s itinerary included visiting the Cabildo Museum to view historical artifacts, such as the uniforms of Bernardo de Gálvez, and meeting with the descendants of Agnes Deváux, an enslaved woman liberated via a document signed by Gálvez in the 18th century. The visit concluded with a meeting floral offering at the statue of General Bernardo de Gálvez on Canal Street, accompanied by Mayor Moreno, to honor Spanish casualties. The Queen also met with the ‘Isleños’, descendants ‘Isleños’ in St. Bernard Parish, a community of approximately 35 families descended from Canary Islanders who migrated to Louisiana between 1778 and 1783. Representing approximately 35 families, the The community welcomed the Queen her in traditional Canarian attire to honor their shared heritage and attire, highlighting the strategic role of enduring cultural and musical heritage preserved by those who settled the Mississippi Delta during the to defend Spanish era. territory. While these commemorative activities took place, no official state visit or high-level bilateral meeting between the Spanish monarchs and the United States administration has been established.

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  1. 2026-09-30 20:43 UTC Queen Sofía concludes New Orleans visit
  2. 2026-09-27 21:35 UTC Queen Sofía visit to the United States
  3. 2026-09-25 09:17 UTC Queen Sofía visit to the United States

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