Politics

King Philip VI presides the Spanish National Day

First with an acting Government

(Source: Spanish Royal House)
USPA NEWS - King Philip VI of Spain in Madrid on Wednesday presided over the celebration of the Spanish National Day, which is celebrated on October 12 and named in US Columbus Day, for the anniversary of the discovery of America.
The King honored the deceased Spanish military in action, both in Spain and in the international missions of the Spanish armies. They accompanying the monarch the acting Government of Spain and the presidents of 13 Spanish regions, but missed nationalist presidents of regions of Catalonia and Basque Country, and representatives of communist and populist parties.
After the military parade, which was followed live by thousands of locals, King Philip VI gave a reception at the Royal Palace in Madrid, no cameras or microphones. In the previous military parade they were attended by forces of all member countries of the impact force of NATO, including members of the US Navy, who carried the American flag in the first line of the parade.
In the military parade involving some 3,800 military and civilian guards and vehicles and aircraft of the three Armed Forces and Civil Guard, as well as flags of countries with Joint Force Very High Availability: Albania, Belgium, Croatia, United States, Greece, Hungary , Italy, Luxembourg, Poland, Portugal, United Kingdom and Romania. Finalized acts, and after being dismissed by the acting Prime Minister, acting Defense Minister and Chief of Staff of Defense, the King and the Queen Letizia moved in convoy, escorted by Escort Squadron Royal, the Royal Palace of Madrid where traditional reception was held to mark the Day of the National Party.
Source: Spanish Royal House
Source: Spanish Royal House
Source: Spanish Royal House
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