The Royal Household has confirmed the agenda for the 2026 Princess of Asturias Awards, starting with a concert on 22 October. will preside over the audience with award winners alone for the first time at the Hotel de la Reconquista in Oviedo.
On 23 October, Princess Leonor and Infanta Sofía will meet University of Oviedo graduates at 11:20. The King and Queen will join them later for audiences with Medal of Asturias winners and jury presidents before the main ceremony at the Teatro Campoamor.
This year's laureates include for Arts, for Sports, , Julian Barnes, and Timothy Garton Ash. The visit concludes on 24 October in Llanes, where the Royal Family will present the Exemplary Town award to a local guild.