OPEN CALL – DEADLINE 20 July

Fundación Hispano Británica has announced the second edition of

«The Eleanor of Castile, Queen of England Award»

Worth €3,000, the prize aims to promote and recognise the work of journalists, communicators and disseminators in the written media, both in Spain and UK, as it honours their contribution to a better relationship & mutual understanding.

Works must have been published in writing in a Spanish or British medium btw 20 May 2024 – 20 May 2026. Up to 2,000 words. Max 5 works per candidate. 

The Prize was created in honour of Eleanor of Castile (1241- 1290), Queen consort of England through her marriage to Edward I. She was an influential figure who helped strengthen the ties between Castile and England. She is considered a key figure who symbolised the beginning of a period of understanding between the two Monarchies that would later give birth to the Kingdom of Spain and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

The call for entries is open until 20 July 2026 for both Spain and the United Kingdom. The prize is worth THREE THOUSAND EUROS (€3,000) and is sponsored by the five-star luxury hotel HOTEL HERITAGE MADRID, a member of the prestigious French association Relais & Châteaux, located at Calle Diego de León, 43, Madrid.

Candidate works must have been published in writing, in Spanish or English, in a Spanish or British medium, with a maximum length of 2,000 words, between 20 May 2024 and 20 May 2026. Each candidate may submit a maximum of five works.

The jury, appointed by the Fundación Hispano Británica, will be chaired by Mr Ramón Pérez-Maura.