Every year, the King of Spain holds a Reception for the Diplomatic Corp (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.
In addition to the Royals, Government officials like the Prime Minster and the Minister of Foreign Affair also attend. Guest include heads of Embassies, Consulates, and various international organizations, plus their spouses.
Schedule:
The Monarch and other royals greet guests in receiving line in Gasparini Room.
Ministry of the Presidency. Government of Spain,Pool Moncloa/Fernando Calvo, 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
Ministry of the Presidency. Government of Spain,Pool Moncloa/Fernando Calvo, 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 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Felipe | X | ||||
| Queen Letizia | X |
| Royal | 2015–2024 |
|---|---|
| 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.
- 2021 & 2022 – The event was modified and attendance was reduced due to the Coronavirus Pandemic. No spouses were invited. Handshakes were replaced with nods.
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.
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