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	Queen Sofia of Spain - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Queen Sofía (Sophia Margarita Victoria Frederika), born Princess Sofia of Greece and Denmark is the Queen Consort of King Juan Carlos I of Spain.
		She was born in Athens, Greece on November 2, 1938, the eldest child of the King of the Hellenes, Paul I (1901-1964) and his wife, Princess Frederika of Hannover (1917-1981).
		She belongs to one of the oldest European royal families: both her parents were descendants of Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom, and despite her country of birth, the family tree on both sides is almost exclusively German and Danish in origin.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Queen_Sofia_of_Spain (727 words)

	Sofia Of Spain (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		She was born in Athens on November 2, 1938, as Sophia, the eldest child of the King of Greece, Paul I (1901-1964) and his queen, Frederika Luise Thyra Victoria Margarita Sophia Olga Cecilia Isabella Christa, Princess of Hanover, Princess of Great Britain and Ireland, Duchess of Brunswick-Lüneburg (1917-1981).
		Both her parents were descendants of Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom, and despite her country of birth, her family tree on both sides is almost exclusively German and Danish in origin, the Greek royal house being a cadet branch of the Danish royal family of Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg-Glücksberg.
		The queen of Spain is the executive president of the Queen Sofía Foundation, which in 1993 sent funds for relief in Bosnia, and is the honorary president of the Royal Board on Education and Care of Handicapped Persons, and the Foundation for Aid for Drug Addicts.
	www.wikiverse.org /sofia-of-spain (497 words)

	NationMaster - Encyclopedia: Queen Sofia of Spain (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		The Princess of Asturias (born Letizia Ortiz Rocasolano, on September 15, 1972 in Oviedo, Spain) is the wife of Felipe, Prince of Asturias, the heir apparent to the Spanish throne.
		The Duke of Edinburgh The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh (Philip Mountbatten, formerly Prince Philip of Greece and Denmark) (born 10 June 1921, Greece) is the husband of Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom.
		Eugenie Julia Ena Maria Christina of Battenberg, Queen consort of Spain.
	www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Queen-Sofia-of-Spain (3489 words)

	Sofia of Spain : Queen Sofia of Spain
		Sofia de Grecia y Hannover is Queen of Spain.
		Queen Sofia's mother died in 1975 in Madrid, of heart failure, after what a palace spokesman reported as "eyelid surgery," according to Queen Mother Frederika's obituary in The New York Times.
		The queen of Spain is the executive president of the Queen Sofia Foundation, which in 1993 sent funds for relief in Bosnia, and is the honorary president of the Royal Board on Education and Care of Handicapped Persons, and the Foundation for Aid for Drug Addicts.
	www.fastload.org /qu/Queen_Sofia_of_Spain.html (377 words)

	King Juan Carlos And Queen Sofía Of Spain To Attend Opening Of SMU's Meadows Museum
		King Juan Carlos and Queen Sofía will be at SMU March 29-30 for events climaxing a 12-day festival celebrating the opening of the new Meadows Museum, which houses one of the largest and most comprehensive collections of Spanish art outside of Spain.
		Queen Sofía, a member of one of the oldest royal houses in Europe, was born in 1938 in Athens.
		She is executive president of the Queen Sofía Foundation and honorary president of the Royal Trust for Education and Help for the Handicapped and of the Foundation for Aid Against Drug Addiction, as well as several musical and cultural institutions.
	www.smu.edu /newsinfo/releases/00263a.html (1027 words)

	NYU Today News: Queen Sofia of Spain to receive honorary degree at New York University
		The Queen will be recognized with an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree for her longstanding efforts in the areas of health, education, agriculture, and the betterment of women, as well as her support of the arts and humanities.
		Queen Sofia was born in Athens, the first child of King Paul l and Queen Frederica of Greece.
		Among her other activities, she serves as honorary chairman of the Queen Sofia Higher School of Music, an honorary fellow of the San Fernando Royal Academy of Fine Arts and the Royal Academy of History, and honorary chairman of the Royal Board of Trustees for the Prevention of Disabilities and Care of the Disabled.
	www.nyu.edu /nyutoday/archives/14/03/sofia.nyu (877 words)

	Queen Sofia of Spain - (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		Queen Sofía (née Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg-Glücksburg), born Princess Sophia of Greece and Denmark, is the queen consort of King Juan Carlos I of Spain.
		She was born in Athens, Greece on November 2, 1938, the eldest child of the King of the Hellenes, Paul I (1901-1964) and his wife, the former Frederika, Princess of Hanover (1917-1981).
		Both her parents were descendants of Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom, and despite her country of birth, the family tree on both sides is almost exclusively German and Danish in origin.
	psychcentral.com /psypsych/Sofia_of_Spain (652 words)

	Al-Ahram Weekly \| Heritage \| Dig days: Queen Sofia of Spain (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		Queen Sofia told me she had heard about my discovery of the tombs of the Pyramid builders, which proved that the Pyramids were built by Egyptians.
		The queen attended my talk, which was given in a special auditorium -- the same auditorium in which, in 1924, Howard Carter presented a lecture about his discovery of the Tomb of Tutankhamun.
		Queen Sofia was talking, asking questions and taking lots of photographs -- she took many snapshots of me explaining my discoveries.
	weekly.ahram.org.eg /2005/772/he2.htm (848 words)

	News from Spain: Madrid Olympics 2012 candidate
		Queen Sofia of Spain and the Mayor of Madrid have travelled to Singapor where on 6th July this week the International Olympics Committee will vote the successful candidate to host the 2012 Olympic Games.
		Spain desperately wants to host the 2012 Olympics, and most of the Spanish media seems oblivious to the fact that Paris and London are considered to be the favourites by much of the international press (USA Today is one example of many).
		The Queen said that her contribution would be "to defend the expertise of Madrid in organizing cultural and sporting events".
	www.euroresidentes.com /Blogs/2005/07/madrid-olympics-2012-candidate.htm (283 words)

	Press Release 2001/29 : Visit to the International Court of Justice by their Majesties King Juan Carlos and Queen Sofia ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		Their Majesties the King and the Queen of Spain were received today by the International Court of Justice at the Peace Palace in The Hague, seat of the Court.
		Some years later, Spain was to give humanity another father of international law: Francisco Suárez, the author of a treatise entitled "De legibus ac Deo legislatore", in which he formulated certain principles that have left their deep imprint on the subsequent development of the law of nations.
		Spain’s adherence to the treaties that form the corpus of international humanitarian law and its recent ratification of the Statute of the International Criminal Court are an unequivocal demonstration of your country’s determination in this connection.
	www.icj-cij.org /icjwww/ipresscom/ipress2001/ipresscom2001-29_King_of_Spain_20011024.htm (7965 words)

	Sofia of Spain - InfoSearchPoint.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		She was born in Athens on November 2, 1938, as Sophia, the eldest child of the King of Greece, Paul I (1901-1964) and his queen, Frederika Luise Thyra Victoria Margarita Sophia Olga Cecilia Isabella Christa, Princess of Hanover, Princess of Great Britain and Ireland, Duchess of Brunswick-Lüneburg (1917-1975).
		Both her parents were descendants of Queen Victoria of Great Britain, and despite her country of birth, her family tree on both sides is almost exclusively German and Danish in origin, the Greek royal house being a cadet branch of the Danish royal family of Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg-Glücksberg.
		She is a vegetarian, which is rather uncommon in Spain.
	www.infosearchpoint.com /display/Sofia_of_Spain (374 words)

	The Custodian of Jordan`s Architectural Heritage-Continued.
		Queen Noor, the Patron of the RSCN, visits Dana regularly to review the progress of the project, which involved the renovation of the original historic stone dwellings and provision of basic services and income-generating activities for the villagers.
		Queen Noor, the Patron of the Royal Society for the Conservation of Nature, during one of her regular visits to Dana regularly to review the progress of the project, which involved the renovation of the original historic stone dwellings and provision of basic services and income-generating activities for the villagers.
		Queen Noor is striving to preserve Jordan’s cultural identity and reduce the mutual exclusion of daily life and history.
	www.noor.gov.jo /main/custod.htm (729 words)

	Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía (MNCARS) is the official name of Spain's national museum of 20th century art (informally shortened to the Museo Reina Sofía, Queen Sofia Museum, or simply The Sofia).
		The museum was officially inaugurated on September 10, 1992 and is named for Queen Sofia of Spain.
		It is located in Madrid, near the Atocha train and metro stations, at the southern end of the so-called Golden Triangle of Art (located along the Paseo del Prado and also comprising the Museo del Prado and the Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza).
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Museo_Nacional_Centro_de_Arte_Reina_Sofia (340 words)

	ipedia.com: Sofía of Spain Article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		Her Majesty Queen Sofía, Sofía de Grecia y Hannover, is the queen of Spain, wife of King Juan Carlos of Spain.
		She was born in Athens on November 2, 1938, as Sophia, the eldest child of the King of Greece, Paul I (1901-1964) and his queen, Frederika, Princess of Hanover, Princess of Great Britain and Ireland, Duchess of Brunswick-Lüneburg (1917-1981).
		Both her parents were descendants of Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom, and despite her country of birth, her family tree on both sides is almost exclusively German and Danish in origin, the Greek royal house being a cadet branch of the Danish royal family of Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg-Glücksburg.
	www.ipedia.com /sofia_of_spain.html (404 words)

	Former Queen Of Spain Ena - (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		In 1906 Queen Victoria's granddaughter Victoria Eugenie Julia Ena, known as Princess Ena, became Queen of Spain...
		On the death of the queen in 1504...
		crown prince of Belgium and the queen of the Netherlands...
	queen.greatestofthewww.com /index.php?k=former-queen-of-spain-ena (1332 words)

	Education -The Olympian (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		One child asked the queen, originally from Greece, what the most important thing was that she had done for her country.
		"Spain in the Age of Exploration, 1492-1819" was put together by SAM's Chiyo Ishikawa and Javier Morales Vallejo of the Patrimonio Nacional, Spain's cultural agency.
		The goal is to bring the art of Spain to communities that would not otherwise have access to those masterpieces, and to underscore the historical ties between Spain and the United States.
	www.theolympian.com /home/specialsections/Education/20041123/36597.shtml (301 words)

	Press Release ILO/05/16: Their Majesties King Juan Carlos I and Queen Sofia of Spain visit ILO Headquarters
		Their Majesties King Juan Carlos I and Queen Sofia visited the International Labour Organization (ILO) to commemorate the 10th anniversary of Spain's cooperation with the ILO International Programme on the Elimination of Child Labour (IPEC).
		King Juan Carlos I recalled that Spain was a founder Member of the ILO, the oldest organization in the United Nations system, and that his country had signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the ILO in 1995 to support IPEC in its efforts to eliminate child labour, particularly in Latin America.
		Séguin, said he viewed the presence of the King and Queen at the ILO as a testament to their awareness of "the human and rational vision embodied by the ILO, the values it defends, and its desire to meet the challenges of creating a social dimension to globalization".
	www.ilo.org /public/english/bureau/inf/pr/2005/16.htm (610 words)

	Minorca
		MADRID, Spain (AP) - The coffins of 17 Spanish soldiers killed in a helicopter crash in Afghanistan were arranged together and surrounded by mourners Saturday at an emotional state funeral at the Spanish army...
		MADRID, Spain - The coffins of 17 Spanish soldiers killed in a helicopter crash in Afghanistan were arranged together and surrounded by mourners Saturday at an emotional state funeral at the Spanish army headqu...
		MADRID: Queen Sofia of Spain hugged the relatives of Spanish soldiers who died in a helicopter crash in Afghanistan at an emotional state funeral yesterday for the 17 victims, while King Juan Carlos helped a wo...
	archive.wn.com /2005/08/21/1400/minorca (571 words)

	Press Release ILO/05/13: King Juan Carlos I and Queen Sofia of Spain to visit the ILO (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		GENEVA (ILO News) - Their Majesties King Juan Carlos I and Queen Sofía of Spain will attend a special Session at the International Labour Organization (ILO) on Tuesday, March 8, to commemorate 10 years of cooperation between Spain and the ILO International Programme on the Elimination of Child Labour (IPEC).
		The visit of the King and Queen of Spain to the ILO will be part of a wider visit to international organizations with headquarters in Geneva.
		In 1995 Spain became one of the first countries to sign a Memorandum of Understanding with the ILO to support the International Programme on the Elimination of Child Labour (IPEC).
	www.ilo.org /public/english/bureau/inf/pr/2005/13.htm (335 words)

	The Queen Of Spain - Spain BR (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		Isabella II, 1830–1904, queen of Spain (1833–68), daughter of Ferdinand VII and of Maria Christina.
		Sofía of Spain Queen Sofía Her Majesty Queen Sofía (Sofía de Grecia y Hannover), styled HM The Queen, is the queen of Spain, wife of King Juan.
		Spain's carbon dioxide emissions climbed again in 2005 meaning that the country, already the worst performer among rich nations, moved even further away from meeting its Kyoto goals.
	spain.br.com /the-queen-of-spain.html (439 words)

	Spanish queen walks in pilgrims' shoes
		Queen Sofia, who was carrying a traditional St James staff, hiked about three kilometres along the famed Camino de Santiago pilgrimage route, stopping to wish other travellers a good journey
		Wearing a khaki shirt and trousers and carrying a walking stick, Queen Sofia of Spain became one of the endless flow of pilgrims on the Camino de Santiago in the northwestern region of her country on Wednesday.
		Queen Sofia, who described the experience as "fantastic and marvellous", surprised fellow pilgrims by taking time out to wish them a good journey.
	www.hellomagazine.com /travel/2004/07/15/queensofia (194 words)

	Middle East Online
		Spain's economy minister announces King Juan Carlos, Queen Sofia are to visit Syria in autumn.
		He said Spain supports Syria "economically and politically", adding that Damascus is important in the quest for peace in the Middle East.
		Spain also supports talks to broker a partnership agreement between Syria and the European Union, the minister said.
	www.middle-east-online.com /english/syria/?id=6468 (214 words)

	ekathimerini.com \| Royal presence at anniversary of infants’ home
		Queen Sofia of Spain addressing the gathering at the 50th anniversary of the Mitera Infants’ Home, flanked by Health Minister Nikitas Kaklamanis and the ministry’s general secretary, Gianna Despotopoulou.
		When the young Princess Sofia, now the queen of Spain, completed her schooling, her mother, Queen Frederiki, sent her to study for a year and a half at the Mitera Infants’ Home.
		Queen Sofia is a happy mother and grandmother and is awaiting the birth of yet another grandchild from her son, Prince Felipe.
	www.ekathimerini.com /4dcgi/_w_articles_civ_6703534_01/10/2005_61412 (321 words)

	[No title] (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		The dinner will be an opportunity for the queen to show her support for London's bid after last month's widespread publication of reported remarks she made favouring Paris' bid.
		The Queen allegedly told a student at a Buckingham Palace reception in December that Paris had a better chance of winning than London because it had better public support.
		King Juan Carlos and Queen Sofia of Spain hosted a reception for the IOC during the Madrid visit last week.
	www.ndtv.com /sports/showsports.asp?sportname=Report&story=IOC+delegation+to+get+royal+reception&id=21181 (288 words)

	KOMO : A Royal Visit (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		Local fifth graders were granted an audience with King Juan Carlos and Queen Sofia of Spain.
		King Juan Carlos and Queen Sofia of Spain were here to launch the new exhibit "Spain In The Age Of Exploration" at the Seattle Art Museum.
		On their way back to Spain, King Juan Carlos and Queen Sofia plan to meet Wednesday with President Bush in Texas.
	www.komotv.com /news/printstory.asp?id=34089 (289 words)

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