Queen Sofía of Spain Awarded Gold Medal of the Circle of Lyceum

[Jennifer]

Congratulations to Queen Sofia for winning the Gold Medal of the Circle of Lyceum! She has done great work for arts and culture for years & deserves this award.  I hope she will win a Noble Prize. Maybe King Felipe will win one too for all the amazing work he has done as a king.

Her Majesty Queen Sofía of Spain has been awarded a Gold Medal of the Circle of Lyceum this Monday in recognition of her services to the arts and culture. Marked in particular were her contributions to the reconstruction of the Great Theatre of Lyceum in Barcelona, which was destroyed in a fire in 1994.

The Great Theatre of Lyceum was inaugurated in 1847, and this year celebrates its 170th anniversary with this series of awards. It has long worked towards preserving traditional Spanish and Catalan culture through its work in theatre, music and the arts, and has become a venerable and respected institution for the people of Barcelona. It also holds the rare honour of being the oldest club in Spain that still maintains its original headquarters – surviving wars, civil unrest, and political upheaval. Over the course of its history it has seen many changes and renovations, and holds a very special place in the hearts of the people and an important role in civic life.

Queen Sofía received her award in a ceremony held within the main foyer of the building, before a formal dinner that was also to take place in celebration of events. The Queen was granted the award with the approval of the Board of Government of the Circle of the Lyceum for her constant support and patronage.

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Queen Sofía of Spain Awarded Gold Medal of the Circle of Lyceum – Royal Central