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Spain’s former queen Sofía has been taken to a hospital in the capital Madrid due to a urinary tract infection, according to Spanish media reports. The 85-year-old is doing well under the circumstances and her recovery is progressing well, the El País newspaper, the news agency Europa Press and other Spanish media reported on Wednesday, citing a statement from the royal family. Sofía attended a funeral in Madrid on Monday together with her husband, former king Juan Carlos. Such joint public appearances have been rare in recent years. The royal family has emphasized that it is not yet clear whe…