Pomp and Circumstance

Last night I stayed up until 4:30 AM, to watch the official coronation of King Felipe VI. It started at 10:00AM (Spanish time) and was still going on when I decided to call it a day.

I was expecting a coronation, like the one King Wilhem and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands had last year:

                     She is originally from Argentina, they have 3 daughters.

Because of the crisis situation in Spain, and the unrest in Catalunya and the Basque country, they had a relatively more modest crowning. That is, there was no actual crowning, although the Crown and Scepter were in plain sight.

Here's a picture of the royal Spanish family after the investiture:

Queen Letizia, King Felipe VI their 2 daughters Sofia 7, and Leonor 8 (they were so well behaved and poised, I was impressed), King Juan Carlos, Queen Sofia , King Felipe oldest sister Elena and Froilan, Elena's son. The younger sister of Felipe, Cristina, was "asked" not to show up. Her husband is currently being tried for fraud etc.

All in all it was entertaining. They played the National Hymn over and over and over. It brought back memories of  Franco's dictatorship.

An anecdote. During the celebration, most of the selfies taken were with Pau Gasol. He was invited since he is a very close friend of Felipe.

Happy royals