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Wednesday, June 18, 2014
King Juan Carlos abdicates
Here is video of King Juan Carlos' abdication, which becomes effective at midnight (Spain).
It was a very sad ceremony, only 20 minutes !!!! He has been King of Spain for nearly 39 years !!! He deserved a ceremony longer. No speeches today, it was very poor !!!
It was a very sad ceremony, only 20 minutes !!!! He has been King of Spain for nearly 39 years !!! He deserved a ceremony longer. No speeches today, it was very poor !!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for posting that link, Marlene. Do you know what time tomorrow the swearing in of King Felipe will take place?
ReplyDeleteevents start at 9:30
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