King Felipe VI Starts Private Holiday on a Sailboat in Mallorca
Spain's King Felipe VI has begun his private summer holiday on a sailboat in the waters near Mallorca, an island in the Mediterranean Sea. He is spending time with a group of close friends.
Photos of the day show the king wearing swim shorts with a 'paisley' print, a swirly pattern often seen on summer clothes. The pictures were reportedly taken without the king knowing, a type of photo often called a candid shot in the media.
The outing was not only about relaxing. The group was also celebrating the recovery of a friend, Jaime Anglada, who had reportedly been unwell before returning to health. Spending the day at sea together was a way to mark this good news.
This trip forms part of the king's private life, separate from his official royal duties. Every summer, Felipe VI is known to take time off with family or friends, often choosing Mallorca, where the royal family has traditionally spent holidays.
Mallorca has long been a favourite destination for the Spanish royal family during the summer months. The island offers calm waters and a private setting, which makes it a popular choice for both relaxation and gatherings with friends.
Vocabulary7 words
- holiday
- time away from work to rest
- sailboat
- a boat that uses wind to move
- a repeated pattern on cloth
- candid shot
- a photo taken without the person posing
- recovery
- the process of becoming healthy again
- private life
- personal time, not related to work
- destination
- a place people travel to
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Spain's King Felipe VI has begun his private summer _____ on a _____ in the waters near Mallorca, an island in the Mediterranean Sea. He is spending time with a group of close friends.
Photos of the day show the king wearing swim shorts with a 'paisley' _____, a swirly pattern often seen on summer clothes. The pictures were reportedly taken without the king knowing, a type of photo often called a _____ in the media.
The outing was not only about relaxing. The group was also celebrating the _____ of a friend, Jaime Anglada, who had reportedly been unwell before returning to health.
This trip forms part of the king's _____, separate from his official royal duties. Every summer, Felipe VI is known to take time off with family or friends, often choosing Mallorca.
Mallorca has long been a favourite _____ for the Spanish royal family during the summer months.
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