Dutch Introductory Visit to Spain: September 18, 2013

[Mademoiselle Lilo]

there is no doubt Willem-Alexander,Queen Maxima,Prince Felipe and Princess Letizia are very good friends it was great to see them toghter i loved the photos thanks for sharing all those links.

[dbarn67]

There are some pictures of WA and Maxima with AAA on vacation with Felipe and Letizia and the 2 Infantas in Spain a few years back.

[Frelinghighness]

What wonderful pictures! I was shocked at the King's appearance, however, I guess i haven't seen him for a while. The Queen, however, must have a portrait in her closet..
Maxima obviously kept things light and happy, what an asset she is! so nice to see Letitzia curtsey to her.

[Moonmaiden23]

Originally Posted by dbarn67

There are some pictures of WA and Maxima with AAA on vacation with Felipe and Letizia and the 2 Infantas in Spain a few years back.

Oh...how did I miss those?!

[lucien]

Originally Posted by TLLK

I wonder what language they're using? Everyone besides W-A is either a native or long time speaker of Spanish. I understand that he has been learning the language since marrying Maxima.

WA speaks spanish afluent!

[ashelen]

wow! he flew the plane, suprb, guess he had a co-pilot too? how many staff they take in a visit like that ! it is not such long flight and for the day so they came back to the AAA for dinner I guess! She looks stunning and this jewelery ar breathtaking! I wonder how it goes with the girls, mami and daddy said girls we go to spain for a couple of hours and see you for dinner! wow everything is incredible! I wonder why the Spanish ladies are not using much hats for evenets, what is the history about that? Maxima top it up with the jewelery now Leticia didn't have any rings?

[biru]

Maxima and Letizia are beautiful, love their dress .

[Duke of Marmalade]

The 'kiss' or tender gesture makes headlines
El "besito" de los Reyes eclipsa a Mxima, a Letizia... y a Corinna - ESD

[Marengo]

Originally Posted by ashelen

wow! he flew the plane, suprb, guess he had a co-pilot too? how many staff they take in a visit like that ! it is not such long flight and for the day so they came back to the AAA for dinner I guess! She looks stunning and this jewelery ar breathtaking! I wonder how it goes with the girls, mami and daddy said girls we go to spain for a couple of hours and see you for dinner! wow everything is incredible! I wonder why the Spanish ladies are not using much hats for evenets, what is the history about that? Maxima top it up with the jewelery now Leticia didn't have any rings?

I think a party of around 10 people left the plane, among the Mr. Frans Timmermans, minister of Foreign Affairs and Elizabeth barones van Wassenaer, lady-in-waiting of the Queen.

[lula]

Photos purepeople

Letizia, Felipe, Willem-Alexander et Maxima : Une éblouissante et tactile amitié

[Marika86]

Visit to the Parliament PPE Agency

[Harold]

I saw in a video that Felipe drove Willem-Alexander, Maxima, and Letizia from the airport to the Palace. Is that normal protocol?

[ashelen]

I wonder if he few the plane back? Great if he did after a busy day and probably tired

[muriel]

Originally Posted by Harold

I saw in a video that Felipe drove Willem-Alexander, Maxima, and Letizia from the airport to the Palace. Is that normal protocol?

Its not really protocol, but I think it is a nice touch, especially when the couples know each other so well.

[Moonmaiden23]

Originally Posted by Duke of Marmalade

The 'kiss' or tender gesture makes headlines
El "besito" de los Reyes eclipsa a Mxima, a Letizia... y a Corinna - ESD

JC and Sofia might not be in the first flush of love, or even as close as most other Royal couples...and their relationship has obviously taken some hits in the past couple of years. But I have never believed the rumors of open hostility and coldness between them.

Thanks, DoM.

[muriel]

Originally Posted by Moonmaiden23

JC and Sofia might not be in the first flush of love, or even as close as most other Royal couples...and their relationship has obviously taken some hits in the past couple of years. But I have never believed the rumors of open hostility and coldness between them.

Thanks, DoM.

Fair point. None of us knows for certain what the state of the royal marriage actually is. That said, I think that Sofia is perfectly capable of having staged that impromptu kiss in front of the press just to end the rumours for now.

[Duke of Marmalade]

Originally Posted by muriel

Fair point. None of us knows for certain what the state of the royal marriage actually is. That said, I think that Sofia is perfectly capable of having staged that impromptu kiss in front of the press just to end the rumours for now.

absolutely! and juanito couldn't escape because he is on crutches and unstable on his feet

[An Ard Ri]

From Hola

La complicidad de Letizia y Máxima en la visita a España de los Reyes de Hol | Realeza | Noticias hola.com

[Emmily]

Originally Posted by Frelinghighness

What wonderful pictures! I was shocked at the King's appearance, however, I guess i haven't seen him for a while. The Queen, however, must have a portrait in her closet..
Maxima obviously kept things light and happy, what an asset she is! so nice to see Letitzia curtsey to her.

We will see the other CPs curtsey to WA and Maxima (and Phillipe and Mathilde) now. That has to feel a little strange on both sides, do you think?

[Moonmaiden23]

Originally Posted by muriel

Fair point. None of us knows for certain what the state of the royal marriage actually is. That said, I think that Sofia is perfectly capable of having staged that impromptu kiss in front of the press just to end the rumours for now.

True. Also with the dire situation in Spain right now, it would not surprise me if a bit of "siege mentality" has settled over the members of the SRF and they have drawn tighter together as a result.

It would be perfectly understandable because if one goes down, they all do.