Royal Return Brings King Felipe VI Back to Lakefield After Four Decades

By Scott Arnold

A familiar face returned to Lakefield College School as His Majesty King Felipe VI of Spain came back to campus 40 years after graduating as a member of the Class of 1985.

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The royal visit drew attention well beyond the school grounds. A large motorcade accompanying the King was spotted travelling through the region, with vehicles seen along Highway 407, Highway 115 and Highway 7 as His Majesty made the trip from Toronto to Lakefield.

The visit marked a special day for the school community as staff, students and supporters welcomed the King back to the place where part of his educational journey began.

El Rey ha sido nombrado patrono honorario del Lakefield College School (LCS), coincidiendo con el 40.º aniversario de sus estudios en el centro educativo candiense.

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— Casa de S.M. el Rey (@CasaReal) May 21, 2026

During the visit, Lakefield College School formally recognized King Felipe VI as Honorary Patron of the Lakefield College School Foundation. The school also announced plans to name the future King Felipe VI Student Centre in his honour.

Cuarenta años después de estudiar en Lakefield College School, el Rey ha regresado a Lakefield, donde ha sido nombrado patrono honorario y se ha presentado el proyecto del nuevo centro de estudiantes “Rey Felipe VI de España”.

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— Casa de S.M. el Rey (@CasaReal) May 21, 2026

The naming was made possible through support from members of the Class of 1985, whose leadership and generosity helped support the refurbishment of the historic Winder Smith Hall.

The return offered a chance to celebrate both the King's connection to the school and the lasting impact of alumni support on the campus community.

Scott Arnold is a Journalist and Content Creator at PTBOCanada Media Inc

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