THURSDAY 24TH OCTOBER
12 noon. Appointment of Her Royal Highness The Princess of Asturias as Honorary Mayor of Oviedo.
Place: Oviedo City Hall.
1:00pm. Bestowal of the Medal of Asturias on Her Royal Highness The Princess of Asturias.
Place: Library, University of Oviedo Historic Building.
PLEASE NOTE
- Press credentials for these events must be obtained through the Government Delegation in Asturias.
Princess of Asturias Awards Programme
7:30pm. The 32nd Princess of Asturias Awards Concert, presided over by Their Majesties The King and Queen of Spain, with the presence of Their Royal Highnesses The Princess of Asturias and the Infanta Sofía.
Organized by the Princess of Asturias Foundation in collaboration with the Cajastur Liberbank Foundation, the Principality of Asturias Symphony Orchestra (OSPA) will perform the concert titled “Soundscapes of the Americas” together with the Foundation Choir. Conducted by Alondra de la Parra, the two ensembles will interpret the following programme with the participation of soloist Thomas Enhco: Three Dance Episodes (On the Town), by Leonard Bernstein (USA); Rhapsody in Blue, by George Gershwin (USA); Chôros No. 10 “Rasga o Coração”, by Heitor Villa-Lobos (Brazil) and Maracatu de Chico-Rei, by Francisco Mignone (Brazil).
FRIDAY 25TH OCTOBER
General audiences
“Salón de Consejos” reception room at the Reconquista Hotel
- 11:20am. University of Oviedo 2023 Extraordinary Degree Award Winners.
- 11:40am. 2024 Medal of Asturias holders, 2024 Favourite Son and Adopted Sons.
Princess of Asturias Awards Audience
“Salón Covadonga” reception room at the Reconquista Hotel
12:30pm. Audience of the chairs of the Juries, members of the Princess of Asturias and Foundation Boards of Trustees, Trustees Emeritus and the 2024 Princess of Asturias Laureates with Their Majesties The King and Queen of Spain and Their Royal Highnesses The Princess of Asturias and the Infanta Sofía.
PLEASE NOTE
- Pool coverage for photographers.
- Maximum one newswriter per media until the maximum number is reached.
6:30pm. The 2024 Princess of Asturias Awards Ceremony, presided over by Their Majesties The King and Queen of Spain, with the presence of Their Royal Highnesses The Princess of Asturias and the Infanta Sofía of Spain.
Address by Her Royal Highness The Princess of Asturias.
Address by His Majesty The King.
PLEASE NOTE
- Pool coverage for photographers.
- Maximum one newswriter per media until the maximum number is reached.
SATURDAY 26TH OCTOBER
12:15pm. Visit to Sotres (Cabrales) by Their Majesties The King and Queen of Spain and Their Royal Highnesses The Princess of Asturias and the Infanta Sofía for the bestowal of the 2024 Exemplary Town of Asturias Award.
Address by His Majesty The King.
Possible press pool at some locations.
VERY IMPORTANT: Access to the village by private vehicle will be restricted. For further information, media may contact the Foundation’s Communications Department.