NATO Summit. Madrid, June 27th to 30th, 2022

[lula]

General Programme

https://www.nato.int/cps/en/natohq/events_196720.htm

The agenda of the Royal House will be published tomorrow. The fully confirmed event is the dinner that King Felipe and Queen Letizia will offer to the delegations on June 28 at the Royal Palace.

According to several press reports, Queen Letizia and the First Lady of the United States will participate in several joint activities on Monday the 27th. Queen Letizia is also scheduled to participate in activities on the program for accompanying persons on the 29th and 30th.

On June 28, King Felipe and the NATO Secretary General will participate in a forum organized by Elcano Royal Institute. King Felipe will receive the President of the United States and they will have a meeting at the Royal Palace.

27.06.2022

King Felipe

Audience with Josep Borrell Fontelles, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice President of the European Commission
Zarzuela Palace. Madrid

Queen Letizia

Meeting with Her Excellency the First Lady of the United States of America, Dr. Jill Biden
Zarzuela Palace. Madrid

Visit to the Headquarters of the Spanish Association Against Cancer (AECC), accompanied by Her Excellency the First Lady of the United States of America, Dr. Jill Biden
Headquarters of the AECC. Madrid

28.06.2022

King Felipe

Official Welcome to His Excellency the President of the United States of America, Mr. Joseph R. Biden, Jr.
Torrejon Air Base. Torrejon de Ardoz (Madrid)

“NATO Public Forum” seminar, an act of public diplomacy co-organized by the Elcano Royal Institute
IFEMA-Madrid

Meeting with His Excellency the President of the United States of America, Mr. Joseph R. Biden, Jr.
Royal Palace of Madrid

Meeting with His Excellency the Secretary General of NATO, Mr. Jens Stoltenberg
Royal Palace of Madrid

Queen Letizia

Visit to the Center for Attention, Reception and Referral of Ukrainian refugees, accompanied by Her Excellency the First Lady of the United States of America, Dr. Jill Biden

King Felipe and Queen Letizia

Dinner offered by Their Majesties the King and Queen to the delegations of Heads of State and Government attending the NATO Summit
Royal Palace of Madrid

29.06.2022

King Felipe

Audience with Mrs. Ursula Von Der Leyen, President of the European Commission
Zarzuela Palace. Madrid

Meeting with His Excellency the President of the Republic of Korea, Yoon Suk Yeol
Zarzuela Palace. Madrid

Meeting with His Excellency the President of the Republic of Finland, Sauli Väinämö Niinistö
Zarzuela Palace. Madrid

Queen Letizia

Visit to the Royal Palace of La Granja de San Ildefonso with the companions of the participants in the NATO Summit
Royal Palace of La Granja de San Ildefonso. Royal Site of San Ildefonso (Segovia)

Visit to the Royal Glass Factory of La Granja with the companions of the participants in the NATO Summit
Royal Glass Factory of La Granja. Royal Site of San Ildefonso (Segovia)

Visit to the Queen Sofía National Art Center Museum with the companions of the participants in the NATO Summit
Queen Sofía National Art Center Museum. Madrid

30.06.2022

King Felipe

Audience with Mr. Charles Michel, President of the European Council
Zarzuela Palace. Madrid

Audience with Admiral Rob Bauer, Chairman of the NATO Military Committee
Zarzuela Palace. Madrid

Queen Letizia

Visit to the Royal Theater with the companions of the participants in the NATO Summit
Royal Theater of Madrid

 

[lucien]

Very impressive schedule in very impressive changing times!
Viva El Rey!

 

[Izzie]

I agree...very impressive schedule for the Royal Couple. (What I would do to see the Danish CPC have this type of visit!! Denmark is the only country lately to NOT have any type of big visit since things opened up again! ). But I digress.....it looks like there will be alot of royal news to look forward to from Madrid next week.

 

[Prinsara]

No tiara for Letizia at the dinner even though this is a diplomatic thing. Right?

 

[An Ard Ri]

No tiara for Letizia at the dinner even though this is a diplomatic thing. Right?

I very much doubt it,we might get some nice earrings.

 

[Mbruno]

No tiara for Letizia at the dinner even though this is a diplomatic thing. Right?

No tiaras either in the UK at official dinners during summits of that kind, so I see no reason why it should be different in Spain.

 

[Somebody]

I agree...very impressive schedule for the Royal Couple. (What I would do to see the Danish CPC have this type of visit!! Denmark is the only country lately to NOT have any type of big visit since things opened up again! ). But I digress.....it looks like there will be alot of royal news to look forward to from Madrid next week.

They are only the crown prince couple and not the king and queen. In terms of number of activities they had a far more impressive schedule earlier this week.

On topic, good to see the king and queen are taking their hosting duties seriously. Makes me think about a similar even in the Netherlands several years ago with Willem-Alexander and Máxima as hosts - which included a dinner at Huis ten Bosch.

 

[Izzie]

They are only the crown prince couple and not the king and queen. In terms of number of activities they had a far more impressive schedule earlier this week.

On topic, good to see the king and queen are taking their hosting duties seriously. Makes me think about a similar even in the Netherlands several years ago with Willem-Alexander and Máxima as hosts - which included a dinner at Huis ten Bosch.

Well, if this summit had taken place in Denmark, I can pretty much guarantee that it would be the CP Couple handling the duties listed here for the Spanish Royal couple, as evidenced by their roles in previous State Visits to Denmark. But again, I will digress.

On topic, it will be a busy week next week at this very important summit during this crucial time. I look forward to seeing Queen Letizia with our First Lady, Dr. Biden.

 

[iceflower]

Queen Letizia met with US First Lady Jill Biden at the Royal Palace today, June 27:


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Afterwards they visited the Cancer Association (AECC) in Madrid:


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** gettyimages gallery: ESP: Queen Letizia and First Lady Jill Biden Visit Cancer Association In Madrid **

Meanwhile King Felipe received Josep Borrell Fontelles, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice President of the European Commission:


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[lula]

The preparations for the dinner that the King and Queen will offer tomorrow for the NATO summit

https://twitter.com/x/status/1541390761740177409

http://www.instagram.com/p/CfTziVyDGV2/
http://www.instagram.com/p/CfUZ8FIDOnv/

 

[An Ard Ri]

The Palacio Real de Madrid is such a stunning setting for the event.

 

[Susan D]

https://media.gettyimages.com/photo...old-us-first-picture-id1241564427?s=2048x2048

I wonder in which language they were speaking. Letizia is not known to be a good linguist and I think that's appalling.

 

[Blog Real]

https://media.gettyimages.com/photo...old-us-first-picture-id1241564427?s=2048x2048

I wonder in which language they were speaking. Letizia is not known to be a good linguist and I think that's appalling.

This seems to be a myth. Letizia has already been seen chatting with several important international figures. I think she must speak good English.

 

[Prinsara]

https://media.gettyimages.com/photo...old-us-first-picture-id1241564427?s=2048x2048

I wonder in which language they were speaking. Letizia is not known to be a good linguist and I think that's appalling.

Is Dr. Biden known to speak any other languages, or would that be less appalling?

Letizia lived and worked in the US for an extended period and since we don't see an interpreter around, I'm going to assume that her English, while clearly accented, was up to semi-diplomatic purposes today.

 

[Mbruno]

https://media.gettyimages.com/photo...old-us-first-picture-id1241564427?s=2048x2048

I wonder in which language they were speaking. Letizia is not known to be a good linguist and I think that's appalling.

I heard Letizia speaking English before and it sounded pretty good to me. As Prinsara said, as a journalist, she lived and worked in the US.

I believe Dr. Jill Biden doesn't speak Spanish though.

 

[Moonmaiden23]

https://media.gettyimages.com/photo...old-us-first-picture-id1241564427?s=2048x2048

I wonder in which language they were speaking. Letizia is not known to be a good linguist and I think that's appalling.

Why so? The Duchess of Cambridge speaks nothing except English fluently, and is the only would-be Consort in Europe who is limited to one language.

Some would call that "appalling".

Anyway Letizia's English has improved vastly since her marriage. Her English language skills are great.

I heard Letizia speaking English before and it sounded pretty good to me. As Prinsara said, as a journalist, she lived and worked in the US.

I believe Dr. Jill Biden doesn't speak Spanish though.

Dr. Biden is an accomplished woman, but the less said about her Spanish language skills the better.

The last truly multi-lingual First Lady the USA had was Jacqueline Kennedy, which as an American is disappointing to admit.

 

[Duke of Marmalade]

I have to wonder why there still are those programs for spouses visiting museums and children while the men are talking big business or even about war...
I remember that Letizia was shown the vegetable garden of the White House by Michelle O while Felipe was received by Barack Obama...
Most of these women have an independent career these days still are pressed into the accessory role. Our former first husband Prof Joachim Sauer, a chemist with an impressive world wide reputation hated these events and hardly participated... I wonder what the wives and girlfriends are still doing at such a summit in 2022, tagging along in the shadow of the husbands, so much talk about women and independence and this is ad absurdum.

 

[iceflower]

Queen Letizia and Jill Biden visited the Centre for Attention, Reception and Referral of Ukrainian refugees in Madrid today, June 28:


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King Felipe welcomed US President Joe Biden today:


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[Prinsara]

I have to wonder why there still are those programs for spouses visiting museums and children while the men are talking big business or even about war...
I remember that Letizia was shown the vegetable garden of the White House by Michelle O while Felipe was received by Barack Obama...
Most of these women have an independent career these days still are pressed into the accessory role. Our former first husband Prof Joachim Sauer, a chemist with an impressive world wide reputation hated these events and hardly participated... I wonder what the wives and girlfriends are still doing at such a summit in 2022, tagging along in the shadow of the husbands, so much talk about women and independence and this is ad absurdum.

Because their independent careers have nothing to do with coming along on diplomatic trips, regardless of gender. If they don't like the cultural activities or the socializing or the fancy dinners they can just stay home, like Merkel's husband.

Also, frequently, the spouses have given up their independent careers for their political partner's ambitions, or even non-political ones, like Letizia. Dr. Biden is the first First Lady to have a regular paying job outside the White House.

 

[Duke of Marmalade]

Because their independent careers have nothing to do with coming along on diplomatic trips, regardless of gender. If they don't like the cultural activities or the socializing or the fancy dinners they can just stay home, like Merkel's husband.

Also, frequently, the spouses have given up their independent careers for their political partner's ambitions, or even non-political ones, like Letizia. Dr. Biden is the first First Lady to have a regular paying job outside the White House.

The question is why they have to come along on diplomatic trips, something that Prof. Sauer never understood.

And there is certainly a difference between a royal consort position for life or a spouse of an elected president who will do the job for a limited time only.

 

[lula]

Official Welcome to His Excellency the President of the United States of America, Mr. Joseph R. Biden, Jr.
Torrejon Air Base. Torrejon de Ardoz (Madrid)

https://www.casareal.es/ES/Actividades/Paginas/actividades_actividades_detalle.aspx?data=15370

https://www.epe.es/es/fotos/actualidad/llegada-joe-biden-espana-cumbre-13955051/13955040

https://www.gettyimages.es/fotos/ki...rial&phrase=king&sort=newest&events=775832662

King Felipe attends “NATO Public Forum” seminar, an act of public diplomacy co-organized by the Elcano Royal Institute

https://www.casareal.es/ES/Actividades/Paginas/actividades_actividades_detalle.aspx?data=15369

Meeting with His Excellency the President of the United States of America, Mr. Joseph R. Biden, Jr. at the Royal Palace of Madrid

https://www.casareal.es/ES/Actividades/Paginas/actividades_actividades_detalle.aspx?data=15371

Dinner offered by Their Majesties the King and Queen to the delegations of Heads of State and Government attending the NATO Summit at the Royal Palace of Madrid

https://www.casareal.es/ES/Actividades/Paginas/actividades_actividades_detalle.aspx?data=15373

LA REINA BRILLA EN LA CENA DE GALA OFRECIDA POR LA 32 EDICION DE LA CUMBRE DE LA OTAN - Todos - ..:GTRESONLINE:..

https://www.20minutos.es/imagenes/n...-los-lideres-de-la-otan-en-el-palacio-real/2/

https://www.gettyimages.es/fotos/pa...al&phrase=palace&sort=newest&events=775830191

 

[Stefan]

The question is why they have to come along on diplomatic trips, something that Prof. Sauer never understood.

The difference with Mr. Sauer is that he was the husband of the Cancellor not the President and those have seldom an official role here unline the wife's of the President. And then he preffered his Privacy ans was seldom in the Public. If i remember rigt he only once was present when his took oath as cancellor if at all.

 

[Prinsara]

The question is why they have to come along on diplomatic trips, something that Prof. Sauer never understood.

And there is certainly a difference between a royal consort position for life or a spouse of an elected president who will do the job for a limited time only.

They don't have to, most choose to, because it's seen as a privilege, and diplomatic service has always included spouses, families, and now whatever companions (again) choose to go. It's centuries-old tradition. Acting like it's some sort of chintzy little routine tagalongs (women) are forced into and smarter people (men) are too good for just isn't the case.

Tell that to Hillary Rodham or Michelle Robinson who gave up promising legal careers to be First Lady. I think most political spouses find it is generally a lifetime — if not life-disrupting — commitment.

 

[An Ard Ri]

The US First Lady looks the be thoroughly enjoying her engagements in Madrid.

From the Gala at the Palacio Real
https://www.ppe-agency.com/show.php?zoektype=2&search=28-06-2022 NAVO

 

[Blog Real]

Official dinner for the delegations of Heads of State and Government attending the NATO Summit

https://www.vanitatis.elconfidencia...-letizia-cena-gala-otan-palacio-real_3451491/

https://www.hola.com/realeza/casa_e...08/reyes-cena-otan-palacio-real-asistentes/1/

 

[Prinsara]

The US First Lady looks the be thoroughly enjoying her engagements in Madrid.

Well her husband was making Felipe crack up from the moment he disembarked Air Force One, so it seems like it will be a cordial summit at minimum. Potentially jovial.

Letizia too appears to be enjoying herself.

Edit: I love Jacinda Ardern as much as anybody, but when did NZ join NATO?

 

[Sunnystar]

Well her husband was making Felipe crack up from the moment he disembarked Air Force One, so it seems like it will be a cordial summit at minimum. Potentially jovial.

Letizia too appears to be enjoying herself.

Edit: I love Jacinda Ardern as much as anybody, but when did NZ join NATO?

They aren't, however they are "contact countries" - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NATO#Membership

 

[Susan D]

I heard Letizia speaking English before and it sounded pretty good to me. As Prinsara said, as a journalist, she lived and worked in the US.

I believe Dr. Jill Biden doesn't speak Spanish though.

Ex-King Constantine, Don Felipe's uncle, years ago, said words to the effect that Letizia, she may not have been queen then, was not good at languages. So, she may have been taking language lessons since.

 

[iceflower]

King Felipe received European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen this morning, June 29:


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Afterwards he met with South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol:


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As well as the President og Finland Sauli Vainamo Niinisto:


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Queen Letizia visited the Royal Palace of La Granja de San Ildefonso, the Royal Glass Factory of La Granja and the Reina Sofía National Art Centre Museum with the companions of the participants in the NATO Summit:


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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hgaUWfWWiA0

 

[LadyFinn]

The First Lady of Poland looked fabulous at the dinner.
https://cdn.semana.es/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/semana-asistentes-cumbre-de-la-otan-4-scaled.jpg

Sauli Niinistö, the President of Finland, met King Felipe today. Our president tweeted about the meeting:

https://twitter.com/x/status/1542099506753413121