The 2024 Princess of Asturias Awards will be presented next Friday, October 25 and will take place as usual, at the Campoamor Theater in Oviedo, Asturias Spain.
This event is recognized for being part of the royalty of Spain, this is because in 1981 they were established in recognition of the hard work of many people who contributed to the progress and well-being of society in the country.
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In October 2014, the board of the Prince of Asturias Foundation approved that both the institution and the awards will be renamed the Princess of Asturias Awards (in reference to the inheritance of the crown, Princess Leonor de Borbón).
At the awards ceremony, the presence of King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia, Princess Leonor and Infanta Sofía is expected, this is because it is also 10 years since the Princess of Asturias was named Honorary President of the Institution .
The presence of King Felipe, Letizia, Princess Leonor and Infanta Sofía is expected. Photo: Credits.
For this reason, the Institution will extend the Awards week and the city of Asturias will be able to enjoy the various events they have prepared for this celebration by the royalty of Spain.
Who are the winners of the 2024 Princess of Asturias Awards?
- Joan Manuel Serrat: receives the Princess Asturias Award for the Arts.
- Marjane Satrapi: recognized with the Princess of Asturias Award for Communication and Humanities.
- Michael Ignatieff: will receive the Princess of Asturias Award for Social Sciences.
- Ana Blandiana: receives the Princess of Asturias Award for Literature.
Sports category:
- Carolina Marin.
- Daniel J. Drucker.
- Jeffrey M. Friedman.
- Jens Juul Holst.
- Svetlana Mojsov.
They will be awarded the Princess of Asturias Award for Scientific and Technical Research, who have already confirmed their attendance at the royal ceremony at the Campoamor Theater in Oviedo.
The Concord Prize:
This award has gone to Magnum Photos, represented by its current president, Cristina de Middel, accompanied by the photographers and former presidents of the agency Thomas Dworzak, Olivia Arthur and Alex Majoli.
International Cooperation Award:
The Organization of Ibero-American States will be awarded the International Cooperation Award and will be represented by its secretary general Mariano Jabonero Blanco.
What events can you enjoy this week?
Between October 14 and 26 you can visit an unpublished Magnum Photos exhibition called “Spain X Magnum”. It will present 12 archive photos of the agency, these works have been selected by the President.
This with the aim of inviting us to reflect on the power that the gaze has to shape the perception we have of ourselves and also to know that each work has its own meaning and is different for each viewer.
On October 23, at the Jovellanos Theater in Gijón, Joan Manuel Serrat, Princess of Asturias Award winner for the Arts, will review his life and professional career with Iñaki Gabilondo.
On October 24, the traditional Asturias Awards concert will take place at the Felipe Auditorium in Oviedo. The royal house has confirmed attendance at this event, given that Princess Leonor will receive the title of Honorary Mayor of Oviedo.
Princess Leonor will receive the title of Mayor of Oviedo. Photo: Credits.