Spanish State Visit to France: March 24-26, 2015 {Cancelled} June 2 - 4, 2015

[wyevale]

Who is the Woman in Navy Blue, with President Hollande ? As I understood it, France is 'between' Premiere Dame's atm.

 

[Nico]

Ah, i've just discovered we have a new first lady here in France.
Awkward, to say the least...
At least the welcome was a truly grand affair ...

Who is the Woman in Navy Blue, with President Hollande ? As I understood it, France is 'between' Premiere Dame's atm.

Believe it or not, it's Segolene Royal, ex Partner of the President, mother of his children and minister of the environment. She was obviously the highest minister avaiable to escort the Queen.

And, sadly as expected, the State Dinner will be business attire and cocktail dress :


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Queen Letizia is chic in nude hues for state visit to Paris as she and King Felipe celebrate a year on the Spanish throne | Daily Mail Online

 

[wyevale]

Well I NEVER ! I thought it was Mme Hidalgo [Mayor of Paris], being of Spanish descent. I'm amazed he wheeled on his 'ex'....

 

[ANNIE_S]

It may look odd since she's Hollande's "ex"...but protocolary she's the highest minister avaiable so, in absence of a FL, she's the right one to accompany the Queen. It has nothing to do with her personal relationship with the President.

 

[Nico]

It may look odd since she's Hollande's "ex"...but protocolary she's the highest minister avaiable so, in absence of a FL, she's the right one to accompany the Queen. It has nothing to do with her personal relationship with the President.

Indeed ! She's the number 3 in the French Government. Laurent Fabius, the Minister of Foreign affairs, the usual escort of the consort of the Head of state, is currently welcoming the Iraqi Premier at the Quai d'Orsay.

 

[wyevale]

sadly as expected, the State Dinner will be business attire and cocktail dress :

*Sic transit gloria 'Mundi*

 

[ANNIE_S]

The Spanish media seems very impressed by the welcoming. In every report I've watched they remark the fact that just Queen Elizabeth II was received at the Arc de Triomphe with such honors.

Video

Felipe de Borbón rinde honores en el Arco del Triunfo napoléonico

President Hollande and Queen Letizia seem to get along very well
Spanish Royals visit France - Day 1 | jose gegundez | photographer

 

[Marty91charmed]

I've always have the impression Letizia and Hollande get along together.

I agree about the welcoming: it seems very pompous

 

[Nico]

Video from AFP


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n-O6F5B_vDE

 

[julia garcia roch]

I love her Carolina Herrera outfit for her visit to the Velazquez's exhibition. King Felipe and Queen Letizia, what a handsome and regal couple. They are truly Royals!

 

[ANNIE_S]

End of the visit to the Grand Palais exhibition (from @CasaReal)
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Note: the one on the first pic is not the real "Meninas". The true one is still in the Prado Museum in Madrid, I checked it last weekend

And a new video from DM: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/video/ne...ia-visit-presidential-palace-Paris-visit.html

And French site Pure People has a fantastic gallery with photos from this morning: http://www.purepeople.com/article/l...retour-a-paris-segolene-royal-ravie_a160643/1

 

[maria-olivia]

I may imagine Valerie Trierweiler 's Reaction seeing Segolène Royal welcoming the King and the Queen of Spain.

 

[Nico]

I may imagine Valerie Trierweiler 's Reaction seeing Segolène Royal welcoming the King and the Queen of Spain.

I think she died from apoplexy ...

 

[Duke of Marmalade]

Queen Letizia is chic in nude hues for state visit to Paris as she and King Felipe celebrate a year on the Spanish throne | Daily Mail Online
Francois Hollande forced to call on his ex and the mother of his children to greet the King and Queen of Spain during state visit to France  | Daily Mail Online

 

[ANNIE_S]

I think she died from apoplexy ...

You two are bad, guys

The reception now live from the Elysee Palace's Daily Motion channel:
Le direct de la Présidence de la République - vidéo dailymotion

EDIT: Queen Letizia in a dark red lace dress with glitter applications, and what I guess are her rubi earrings.

 

[An Ard Ri]

PPE

http://www.ppe-agency.com/show.php?zoektype=2&search=02-06-2015%20France

http://www.ppe-agency.com/show.php?zoektype=2&search=02-06-2015%20Expo

 

[ANNIE_S]

Galleries from the Elysee with pics from all the events today:

http://www.elysee.fr/chronologie/#e9528,2015-06-02,visite-d-tat-du-roi-d-espagne

 

[lula]

His Majesty the King is greeted by Secretary General of the Organization of Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), Angel Gurria

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Imposition of decorations to French authorities and officials for the cooperation lent on Germanwings air disaster in the Marigny Palace

@CasaReal

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Gala dinner

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060215 Spanish Royals visit France - Day 1 - Images | jose gegundez | photographer

Cena de gala en el Palacio del Elíseo en honor a don Felipe y doña Letizia

Ministros y famosos en la cena en el El?seo en honor a los Reyes Felipe y Letizia - El palacio presidencial se pone de tiros largos... | Loc | EL MUNDO

 

[Al_bina]

Thanks for the photos!

The visit looks budget. President Hollande is an awkward person. I wonder who decided to drag Madame Royal to be the First Lady for ah hour.

 

[ANNIE_S]

F&L arriving to the Gala Dinner:
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[lula]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PFCbOznHlVs

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_QLLzxr388Q

 

[Duc_et_Pair]

This was the most dull royal State Visit at the Palais de l'Élysée ever. Even a visit at Schloss Bellevue in Berlin has more splendour than this one to M Hollande. What a shame.

 

[Marty91charmed]

Well, I read it was expected to be more on the cocktail level reception.... it is not the first time that happens...

 

[TLLK]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PFCbOznHlVs

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_QLLzxr388Q

I didn't notice a translator being used during the conversation between the President and the King. Would anyone know which language they were conversing in at that time?

 

[Duc_et_Pair]

I didn't notice a translator being used during the conversation between the President and the King. Would anyone know which language they were conversing in at that time?

The King can understand French and speaks it too, like his father.

 

[TLLK]

Thank you Duc.

 

[ANNIE_S]

Video with a recap of all the events today and some footage from the Gala Dinner (click on REPORTAGE): Accueil - Présidence de la République

 

[wyevale]

Not even the courtesy of Black Tie, at the 'Gala' dinner' for 'honoured' guests... The standards at the Elysée have fallen yet further..perhaps they served Andouillettes for dinner ?

 

[ANNIE_S]

Letizia Pictures & News Photos | Getty Images

 

[lula]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lNwlWBt3b-Q