Don Felipe viajó a Nueva York donde recibió la Medalla de la Foreign Policy Association, que se entregó durante la cena anual de la Asociación.
Don Felipe dirigió unas palabras a los asistentes donde destacó:"Upholding freedom, democracy and respect for human rights and dignity involves a relentless commitment. It seems like an everlasting job, regardless of the transformations the World endures. We cannot take them for granted. Unfortunately, many current events are a permanent reminder of that and, therefore, demand our utmost and generous effort".
También puso de relieve "From this very place ─and time─ we must make an appeal to preserve them so that no man, no woman, no society, remains indifferent. It is our duty and our responsibility. For ourselves and for our children".