Every year, the King of Spain holds a Reception for the Diplomatic Corp
in Spain (Recepción del cuerpo diplomático). The event is held at the Royal
Palace in Madrid, usually in January. This event was started by King Alfonso XIII of Spain.
Guest include heads of Embassies, Consulates, and various international organizations, plus their spouses. In addition to the Royals, Government officials like the
Prime Minster and the Minister of Foreign Affair also attend.
Schedule:
The Monarch and other royals greet guests in receiving line in Gasparini Room.
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| Pool Moncloa/Fernando Calvo. Palacio Real, Madrid – 22.1.2019 Ministry of the Presidency. Government of Spain, via Wikimedia Commons |
Reception in Throne Room.
- Speech by
- Dean of Diplomatic Corp, The Apostolic Nuncio to Spain
- Monarch
- Discussing various aspects of Spain’s Foreign Policy
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| Pool Moncloa/Fernando Calvo. Palacio Real, Madrid – 22.1.2019 Ministry of the Presidency. Government of Spain, via Wikimedia Commons |
Dress code:
Morning coat /Day dress
Uniform or National Dress
Live Stream:
The event is usually live streamed on the Monarch’s Youtube channel @CasaRealTV.
Attending:
King Felipe’ Reign (2014-Present)
| Royal | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 Jan 9th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Felipe | X | ||||
| Queen Letizia | X | ||||
Notes:
2021 & 2022 – The event was modified and attendance was reduced due
to the Coronavirus Pandemic, with no spouses invited. Handshakes were replaced
with nods.
2021 & 2022 – The event was modified and attendance was reduced due
to the Coronavirus Pandemic, with no spouses invited. Handshakes were replaced
with nods.
| Royal | 2015 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Felipe | X | ||||
| Queen Letizia | X | ||||
Notes:
2015 – First held during King Felipe’s reign.
2015 – First held during King Felipe’s reign.
2016 – Postponed/canceled due to political crisis.
2020 – Held in February.
King Juan Carlos’ Reign (1975-2014)
| Royal | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Juan Carlos | X | ||||
| Queen Sofia | X | ||||
| Prince Felipe | X | ||||
| Princess Letizia | X | ||||
Note:
2014 – Held in February.
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