Giles Tremlett

Who Is Giles Tremlett?

Giles Tremlett is an acclaimed Anglo-Spanish author, journalist, and lecturer, based in Spain since the 1992 Barcelona Olympics. Since 2007, he has served as the Madrid correspondent for The Economist and is a contributing editor for The Guardian, where he combines his keen analytical perspective as a foreign correspondent with deep expertise on Spain’s recent history and culture. Tremlett has authored numerous articles and bestselling books, focusing on Spanish politics, economics, and society. He is also a sought-after commentator and speaker at academic institutions worldwide, where he shares his insights on Spain’s image abroad and its role in global politics.

What is his Background?

Giles Tremlett began his journalistic career with Reuters in Lisbon, and later worked for prominent media outlets such as The Times, The European, and United Press International before becoming a correspondent in Madrid. He has lived in Spain almost continuously since graduating from Oxford University with a degree in Human Sciences, and he has extensively covered Spain and Latin America throughout his career. Tremlett’s expertise ranges from politics and economics to culture and sports, making him a leading authority on Spanish contemporary history and current affairs.
He is the author of bestselling books such as Ghosts of Spain and Catherine of Aragon: Henry’s Spanish Queen, which was selected as BBC Radio 4’s “Book of the Week.” His works have sold over 150,000 copies and have been translated into multiple languages. Tremlett’s biography Isabella of Castile earned him the prestigious Elizabeth Longford Prize for Historical Biography.