Spanish State Visit to New Zealand and Australia: June 22-26, 2009


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Marmi has found the press release at the official website of the New Zealand Goverment, where says that King Juan Carlos and Queen Sofia will officially open the Spanish Embassy in Wellington on 23 June.

Press Release
Beehive - Spanish King and Queen to visit NZ

Thanks Marmi!
 
The King and Queen go out of Barajas in trip of State to New Zealand and Australia

The King and Queen have gone out today of the airport of Madrid Barajas with destination Singapore, the first point of the visit of State of six days that will realize New Zealand and Australia, 21 years after their first trip to Oceania

Informativos Telecinco.com - Los Reyes salen de Barajas en viaje de Estado a Nueva Zelanda y Australia

Research Showcased For Spanish King And Queen

http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/ED0906/S00058.htm

King Juan Carlos I and Queen Sofia after they were informed about the car explosion as a result of a terrorist attack in Arrigorriaga (Basque Country), during their official visit to Singapore, 19 June 09. Spain Crown Couple began yesterday an official visit to Singapore. King and Queen will continue with their agenda and will leave on Monday to New Zealand and Australia

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Don Juan Carlos and Do6na Sofia will be until Monday in the evening in this city of great marine tradition, where they will know the department investigation of yachts of the University of Auckland

Auckland is unofficially known as the City of Sails.

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Article in one of the bigger newspapers in NZ: King with the democratic touch - World - NZ Herald News
Doesn't really talk about the visit to NZ until the bottom of the 2nd page, but that it why it is on the website.

The article says that they want to help Spanish businesses expand into NZ, then in return NZ gains access to the Latin American market.
They will meet with some Maori with some Spanish ancestry.

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I google translated the articles above, one says they arrived (note: past tense) at 2300 local time - interesting given that its 2305 now!!! ;)
 
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It wasn't supposed to be arriving on tuesday? :confused:
 
The King and the Queen left Madrid on Thursday, the plane did a technical stop in Aman´s airport, where Prince Ali received them, and they arived on Friday to Singapore. In Singapore they had a dinner with the president. Later they directed New Zealand where they arrived on Saturday. The official activity begins on Monday, the 22nd.

The King and the Queen are 70 years old, they are not young and these trips are very tired, for the hours of trip and the change of hour. Their official plane does not have autonomy to do this trip without stops, and in occasions in these long trips they take advantage of the opportunity to stop and to meet with presidents of little countries .
 
King Juan Carlos talks in a managerial meeting Spain-New Zeland

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Spanish royals examine yachting research

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10580061

King Juan Carlos and Queen Sofia of Spain on their visit to the Yacht Research Centre, University of Auckland

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King Juan Carlos I delivers aspeech during the Spanish-New Zealander business meeting held in Auckland, and visits with the Queen the National Maritime Museum

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Was there no state dinner hosted by the Governor General?
 
No I dont think so. Its odd, but there's been no mention of one, and he's now listed as being in Auckland, not Wellington.
There was never any mention of anything for last night, but I did read something about tonight. Think that is maybe the PM (John Key) though.

There are pictures of the PM and his wife with the king and Queen during the day today, so they are about (meaning they've flown her down from Auckland specially, which I think means something tonight is more likely).

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It was announced today at parliament in TM presence that New Zealanders aged 18-30 are now able to work in Spain for 6 months, and remain in the country for up to a year. It's a reciprocal agreement so it works the other way too.
The Spanish Secretary of State signed the document, he is travelling with TM.

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Spanish royals officially welcomed in Wellington | NATIONAL News
http://www.nzpaimages.co.nz/events.php?event_id=8211

And more thumbnails from the Maritime museum yesterday, it looks like the Queen was feeling the cold compared to her northern summer...
http://www.nzpaimages.co.nz/events.php?event_id=8208

Short news clip: http://www.3news.co.nz/Video/National/tabid/309/articleID/109697/cat/64/Default.aspx#video
There was more on the more recent news hour (this was from a half hour broadcast earlier in the day), so hopefully I'll have more later
 
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The traditional greeting of the Māori is, in my view, one of the loveliest the world over. Such a warm and beautiful gesture of acceptance.

As for Queen Sofia, HM has always seemed to me, a lovely lady...and so elegantly presented.

Even in her maturing age, Dona Sofia is an attractive lady and her hairstyle, though having remained consistent, does not look in the slightest, dated. She has a smile that would light up a room, imo.

I hope their passge to Australia is a safe one, even though not very long (four to five fours), and that they leave our little neighbour with a renewed and lasting impression of it's beauty and the hospitality of it's people.
 
The traditional greeting of the Māori is, in my view, one of the loveliest the world over. Such a warm and beautiful gesture of acceptance.

As for Queen Sofia, HM has always seemed to me, a lovely lady...and so elegantly presented.

Even in her maturing age, Dona Sofia is an attractive lady and her hairstyle, though having remained consistent, does not look in the slightest, dated. She has a smile that would light up a room, imo.

I hope their passge to Australia is a safe one, even though not very long (four to five fours), and that they leave our little neighbour with a renewed and lasting impression of it's beauty and the hospitality of it's people.

I agree completely with your words. Queen Sofía is beautiful and charming.
A great woman and an unrepeatable queen :flowers:
 
There has been no mention of the dinner last night.

I know that I read that one was scheduled when I was researching for my blog, but there has been no mention of it anywhere since.
I suspect that given the Luncheon which was held at parliament, the dinner was private. A quiet event with the PM, his wife, Their Majesties and only a few more.


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Australia

http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/story/0,21985,25659468-662,00.html
Day 1: Canberra, meeting the PM, governor general and the leader of the opposition
Day 2: Sydney, to open the Instituto Cervantes
Day 3: Australia-Spain Business Forum

This information was based on the above article, so its only one source, and I cant vouch for its accuracy.

And finally...
http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story/0,25197,25646955-26040,00.html
 
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King & Queen Of Spain Visit Australia - Day 1

King & Queen Of Spain Visit Australia - Day 1 - Pictures - Zimbio

King Juan Carlos and Queen Sofia with the Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudds during a reception held in honour of the Spanish monarchs at the Parliament in Canberra

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They both seem to me such genuine and lovely people. And approachable too! And Sofia's smile! So beautiful.
 
King Juan Carlos and Queen Sofia at the inauguration of 'Instituto Cervantes' in Sydney

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King & Queen Of Spain Visit Australia - Day 2

King & Queen Of Spain Visit Australia - Day 2 - Pictures - Zimbio

King and Queen of Spain visiting Sydney

King and Queen of Spain visiting Sydney : thewest.com.au

Spanish Monarchs open cultural centre

Spanish Monarchs open cultural centre - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)

King Juan Carlos delivers a speech during the dinner with Australian businessmen, in the Power Houese Museum in Sidney

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Royal start for Spanish institute

Royal start for Spanish institute | The Australian
 
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State Dinner, Government House - Day 1

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HM the Queen looks splendid and the pearls, much like her diamond colliers, look smashing against the material of the evening gown. I do believe this to be the very gown Sofia wore to the wedding of Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary of Denmark in 2004.

HM the King wears suits very well. His incredibly suave!

HE the Governor General couldn't have worn a more flattering colour. The cut of the outfit is perfect for her.
 
this dress was used in one of the Pascua militar from last years... i think.
 
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