Queen wearing the collar of the Golden Fleece. Nice surprise.
Princess Benedikte received the Order of Isabel la Catholica in 1980, and has thus not received any order now. I had hoped Prince Christian would take part in the visit (and receive a decoration), but probably not until he finish school.
Interesting that there were orders for Prince Jochim and Princess Marie - they are not listed as taking part in the visit.
The Danish royal court has announced that King Felipe and Queen Letizia have both been awarded the Order of the Elephant - as expected.
Spanish decorations for Danish royals.
Grand Cross of Isabel la Catolica for the Crown Prince and Crown Princess.
Grand Cross of Civil Merit for Prince Joachim and Princess Marie.
It will be the first time Queen Margrethe will wear the Order of the Golden Fleece. Probably only the miniature, not the collar, because collars are not worn in Denmark for State Visits, IIRC.
The carriage carrying the Spanish Royal Couple and Queen Margrethe has been dusted off, the Guards are practising La Marcha Real (I hope they speed it up, it's much too slow), and the banquet is being prepared for the evening of November 6. I have a sneaking suspicion that HM Queen Letizia will be wearing a long gown and a tiara
The couple will stay at Fredensborg Castle during their visit and, true to tradition, write their names on glass panes which will then be placed in one of the windows of Fredensborg.
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