The reception, with more than 400 guests, was held for the first time in the summer residence of the King and Queen in Palma de Mallorca
A trickle of buses passed from eight in the afternoon the entrance door of Marivent in an unusual image. For the first time, the reception of the Balearic civil society was held at the summer residence of the King and Queen, in what meant the opening of the palace to the people. So on the esplanade in front of the building that Doa Sofía now lives in alone – the Kings settle in Son Vent, another of the complex’s buildings-, under the incessant sound of the buzzards, 16 tables with white tablecloths awaited the guests. Don Felipe and Doa Letizia appeared there to welcome the more than 400 guests to this ceremony that is being organized for the seventh year and now without restrictions after the break due to Covid.
The Kings wanted to resume the appointment with a change: to do it in Marivent instead of The Almudaina. Like every year, the first to greet Don Felipe and Doa Letizia were the authorities headed by Francina Armengol. They were followed by representatives of different groups. The Royal House had invited the Ramn Llul 2020-2022 awards: Nuria Pradas, Gerard Quintana Y Pair Moliner. The architect also had an invitation Elas Torres, the writer Mara Antonia Oliver, Gold Medals of the Illes 2022, and Paul Erroz, the designer of the skirt that the Queen wears in the Valldemossa charterhouse. There was no shortage of big businessmen from the island, representatives of the unions, tourism and the world of culture. There were also invitations for personalities from science, social organisations, foundations, athletes, musicians, cooks, health workers, religious… The House also had members of the Balearic aristocracy, who mingled with civil protection personnel and local designers.
This was the reception at Marivent
From the success of the sobrasada to the happiness of Doa Sofa for enjoying with her granddaughters
From the success of the sobrasada to the happiness of Doa Sofa for enjoying with her granddaughters
Except for some fixed faces, the bulk of the attendees make their debut every year at this reception in order to receive the largest number of people. Over the years, the appointment has increased in guests, from 200 in the first year to 600 in 2019, in an example of the decision of the Royal House to be able to welcome the largest possible number of people to the Palace. This Thursday more than 400 were expected.
They all tasted a cocktail served by santi tauraone of the most renowned chefs in Balearics and who designed a menu with organic sobrassada or cod gilda. The person in charge of feeding varies each year, by decision of the King.
Mallorcan bread toast with organic sobrassada
La Granada, mini eggplant cake
Crispy joint of spicy tuna tartar
Mini Majorcan fish empanadas
Taco of corn and black pork suckling pig
Red shrimp with rice and fried egg
Mini cocas of ancient wheats and tramp
Guilda of cod, tomatoes and piparras
Seafood ceviche in your kitchen
At 9:30 p.m., they began a kiss of the hand that lasted for several minutes. Don Felipe and Doa Letizia were the hosts and Queen Sofía joined them in the line of greetings, standing to the left of Doa Letizia.
This Thursday was the first opportunity to photograph Queen Sofa in Majorca. Despite the fact that the mother of Felipe VI arrived on the island around July 20, she has not made any public outing. It was also the third appearance of Doa Letizia, who since last Monday she made the excursion through Valldemossa had not been photographed again. The Queen, Princess Leonor and Infanta Sofía have made these days private plans that have not transpired while Felipe VI has appeared daily.
The invitation to the reception stated that men should wear suits and women should wear short dresses. Don Felipe once again wore a tie despite the 29 degree temperature with 65% humidity in Marivent. Queen Doa Letizia opted for a green printed coral dress with bare shoulders by the Ibizan designer Charo Ruiz. Doa Sofa for gray pants and a blouse.
In recent days there have been gestures by some local leaders of Catalan nationalism and by a group of prominent members of Podemos with positions in the institutions who have openly rejected their assistance. Also dressing up his plantn to the King airing it on social networks and sticking out his chest before his followers for the slam of the door.
This is the case, for example, of the leader of the nationalist party ms and councilor of the Municipality of Palm, Neus Truyol, who as soon as they received their invitation (the political positions had it days before other representatives of civil society) already posted it on their social networks advancing their refusal to attend.
No thanks, spread it. I decline the invitation from the Royal House because of my deep republican conviction. Truyol also indicated that a head of state elected by genetics and not by popular will is not acceptable, adding that Marivent should be for the people.
The councilor of Palma has not been the only person who has publicly rejected the monarchical invitation sent in response to her public office. She has also done it, to cite others, the vice president of the Consell de Mallorca, Aurora Ribot, of United We Can. This counselor also showed her crossed-out invitation with the word rejected, expressing her opposition to attending the event. Because we are republicans, because we say no to corruption and because we demand an investigation into King Juan Carlos I, he has publicly explained Mallorcan politics.
The Mobility Advisor, Ivan Sevillano, and the spokeswoman for Podemos in that same institution have also joined the plant. Of course not attend, said Sevillano, who considers it shameful that in the XXI century they want us to pay homage to a head of state elected by fertilization.
Parliamentarians of the formation dwelling What Alexander Lopez or the vice president of the Balearic Parliamentary Chamber, Glory Santiago, They also refused to attend the event.
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