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King Felipe said goodbye to his cousin Fernando Gómez-Acebo on Sunday. He died on Friday evening at the age of 49 after breathing problems. The funeral took place privately. Read more in this article.
Last Monday, Fernando Gómez-Acebo was admitted to a hospital in Madrid because he suffered from chronic breathing problems. During the pandemic, Fernando had contracted corona, and since then his breathing problems had worsened. On Friday evening the news emerged that King Felipe’s cousin had died as a result. Fernando Gómez-Acebo was only 49 years old. He was the youngest son of Infanta Pilar, she was the sister of King Juan Carlos.
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Farewell to Fernando Gómez-Acebo
On Saturday, Fernando was taken to a morgue in Madrid. Family and friends were able to say goodbye to him there. King Felipe and Queen Letizia paid their last respects on Saturday evening. Queen Sofia and her sister Princess Irene also showed their support. The funeral took place privately on Sunday. King Felipe appeared without Queen Letizia at the funeral in Madrid.
King Felipe and Queen Letizia. Queen Sofia and her sister Princess Irene. Sunday: King Felipe on his way to his cousin’s funeral.
Image: ANP
