Annual Diplomatic Corp Reception - Spain

Every year, the King of Spain holds a Reception for the Diplomatic Corp in Spain (Recepción del cuerpo diplomático). The event is held at the Royal Palace in Madrid, usually in January. This event was started by King Alfonso XIII of Spain. 

Guest include heads of Embassies, Consulates, and various international organizations, plus their spouses. In addition to the Royals, Government officials like the Prime Minster and the Minister of Foreign Affair also attend. 

Schedule:

The Monarch and other royals greet guests in receiving line in Gasparini Room. 

Pool Moncloa/Fernando Calvo. Palacio Real, Madrid - 22.1.2019
Ministry of the Presidency. Government of Spain, via Wikimedia Commons

Reception in Throne Room. 

• Speech by 
• Dean of Diplomatic Corp, The Apostolic Nuncio to Spain
• Monarch
• Discussing various aspects of Spain's Foreign Policy

Pool Moncloa/Fernando Calvo. Palacio Real, Madrid - 22.1.2019
Ministry of the Presidency. Government of Spain, via Wikimedia Commons

Dress code:

Morning coat /Day dress

Uniform or National Dress

Live Stream:

The event is usually live streamed on the Monarch's Youtube channel @CasaRealTV.

Attending: 

King Felipe' Reign (2014-Present)

Royal	2021	2022	2023	2024	2025 Jan 9th
King Felipe	X
Queen Letizia	X

Notes: 
2021 & 2022 - The event was modified and attendance was reduced due to the Coronavirus Pandemic, with no spouses invited. Handshakes were replaced with nods. 

Royal	2015	2017	2018	2019	2020
King Felipe	X
Queen Letizia	X

Notes: 
2015 - First held during King Felipe's reign.

2016 - Postponed/canceled due to political crisis. 

2020 - Held in February. 

King Juan Carlos' Reign (1975-2014)

Royal	2010	2011	2012	2013	2014
King Juan Carlos	X
Queen Sofia	X
Prince Felipe	X
Princess Letizia	X

Note: 

2014 -  Held in February.