The official agenda of the Kings starts this short, but very intense week. Philip VI y Joy have received the president of Colombia, Gustavo PetroAnd his wife, Veronica Alcocer in the Royal Palace. The marriage arrived on Tuesday the 2nd, but it was this Wednesday the 3rd when she began the program for her first state visit. The kings Felipe VI and Letizia have given them a reception of military honors in a very sunny Patio de la Armería, which marked summer temperatures. The welcome ceremony was attended by the President of the Government, Pedro Sanchezand representatives of State institutions.
Gustavo Petro and the first lady have been received by Their Majesties, at the foot of the Rolls Royce Phantom IV. On a dark red carpet, the Kings have come to exchange greetings with their guests. After the official family photo, the national anthems and the 21 salutes of honor have been heard. The head of state, who was accompanied by Petro, reviewed the Royal Guard. Meanwhile, Letizia and Verónica had a brief conversation.
The King and Queen’s agenda includes a meeting and a meal with Petro and his wife at the Palacio de la Zarzuela. At night, a gala dinner in honor of their guests, which will be served at the Royal Palace and which will also be attended by Pedro Sánchez and cultural personalities related to Colombia. On Thursday the 4th there will be a reception at the Palacio del Pardo, where the president and his wife are staying.
In addition, Petro will visit the Congress of Deputies; and the Madrid City Council, where he will be awarded the city’s Golden Key, from the mayor, José Luis Martínez-Almeida. He will also meet with Sánchez. Off the agenda, the Colombian president will inaugurate the Gabriel García Márquez center at the Colombian Embassy in Madrid.
Lugo-London-Seville
On Friday, May 5, Don Felipe presides over the central act of the fourth stage of the Princess of Girona Talent Tour at 11:00 in the morning. This act is in Lugo. In the afternoon of that same day, the Head of State and Letizia will attend the pre-coronation reception at Buckingham Palace, whose honorary host is Carlos III. An express trip, which will have as its central act the enthronement of the monarch in Westminster on Saturday the 6th. And in the afternoon, back to Spain, to Seville. Don Felipe presides over the final of the Copa del Rey that Real Madrid and Osasuna will play at the La Cartuja stadium.