the parade of looks, from Yolanda Díaz to Pilar Alegría

Leonoron October 12 and the reception is a three in one. Everyone is here today in the Royal Palace. Everyone includes the highest powers of the State, ministers, parliamentary groups, representatives of culture, communication and business and presidents of the IBEX, among others. Rain, that blanket of water that has forced the suspension of all the aerial displays of the parade, has been the monotheme of the palace. The guests were arriving. Wet shoes, raincoats and heels with water drops. Umbrellas put in plastic bags.

For the heiress it is her second 12-O, as the event of the year is known in these rooms. Philip VIas usual, has changed the Army’s khaki dress uniform for a suit.

With a feverish rhythm, the guests were complimenting the monarch and his wife. The President of the Government inaugurated the greeting. It was 1:15 p.m. Unlike in previous years, on this occasion Begoña Gómez, wife of Pedro Sánchez, has not attended the traditional hand kiss in the midst of all the controversy surrounding Judge Peinado’s investigation into her person.

They have been followed by the president of Congress, Francina Armegol; the president of the Senate, Pedro Rollan; and the president of the General Council of the Judiciary, Isabel Perellowhich debuts in these arenas.

The vice presidents have continued, with the absence of María Jesús Montero, Minister of Finance, who has her left foot in a cast due to a broken toe.

We have seen Yolanda Diazfrom Trabajo and leader of Sumar, with an impeccable navy blue sheath dress; very discreet in look, Teresa Riberaof Ecological Transition and executive vice president of the European Commission.

Also, the ministers, Jose Manuel AlbaresForeign Affairs; Felix Bolañosof the Presidency and Justice; Margaret Roblesfrom Defense, with a red pantsuit and printed scarf; Fernando Grande-MarlaskaInterior; Monica Garciafrom Health, very original with blue shoes; and Pilar Alegríafrom Education, who has opted for a powerful vintage-style dress with a white collar.

Luis Planas, from Agriculture; Isabel Rodríguez, from Housing; Ernest Urtasun, from Culture.

The mayor of Madrid, José Luis Martínez-Almeidahe was with his wife, Teresa Urquijowho greeted the Kings and their daughter with two genuflections.

The Kings have slowed down the pace of kissing to greet Miguel Herrero de Miñón84 years old. The jurist and father of the Constitution, an illustrious guest, used a cane to walk.

We have seen the president of Vox, Santiago Abascaland his wife, Lidia Bedmanwho does not miss the event even a year. Isabel Diaz Ayusowho always opts for a Spanish red and the designs of Vicky Martín Berrocal, this time she has launched a white dress with black polka dots and a peplum detail.

Very fan of fashion and follower of trends, Manuela Villenathe woman of Juanma Morenopresident of the Junta de Andalucía, has chosen a striking pistachio green dress.

All the presidents have attended, except Imanol Pradales, Basque lehendakari and the Canarian president. And pay attention because this year the Catalan president has attended Salvador Illa. Illa’s presence, after the repeated absences of the presidents of the Generalitat since 2010, marks the return to institutional normality.

1,300 people attended this massive reception. The guests were moving on to the cocktail that was served in the Gala Dining Room and in the Gasparini and Carlos III Rooms. The journalists who followed the coverage of the event have also complemented the Kings and Leonor.

The last to come and say hello was a representation of the Marín Naval Academy. Letizia and Leonor have shared a huddle with the princess’s companions.

Guest parade