Philip VI, who chairs the first time, accompanied by Princess Letizia, holding Pascua Militar, during his speech in the Throne Room of the Royal Palace.
Photo: EFE in SpanishThe King Philip VI has ratified today its commitment to service the Armed Forces in their opening Pascua Militar, where he directed a clear message to members of hosts: “Send is used, and no day on which leave to remember this principle,” he told the Royal Palace .
Accompanied by Queen Letizia, Prince Felipe presided first commemoration of the Military Easter, whose traditional magazine format, with the Royal Guard at the Patio of the Armory, which have been allowed access to public-recovered after mobility problems King Juan Carlos I had limited over the past two years greetings to the palace gates.
Completed the showy military protocol, the interpretation of the national anthem and 21 guns reserved to the head of state, the Kings, the Prime Minister, Mariano Rajoy, the ministers of defense, Pedro Morenés, and Interior, Jorge Fernandez Diaz and senior military officers have approached the palace to celebrate a feast instituted in 1782 by Carlos III for each January 6.
Dressed in full uniform of the Navy, Captain General of the Army has also recovered the custom of greeting each and every one of nearly 150 people, mostly military and Civil Guard, as well as, for the first time, a group of reservists, before imposing 19 medals at the Salon Throne.
There, while Queen listened standing, Don Felipe has delivered a speech in which he addressed the audience as his “comrades” and paid tribute to gratitude to his father, who a year ago lived Military Easter as a delicate moment for the obvious problems he had to give his speech.
“Like many well taught me -some here present- command is used, and no day on which leave to remember this principle, no longer feel an immense gratitude to the men and women who choose, or eligieron- serve his country, his fellow citizens “, stressed the King in the opening passages of speech.
Has memories for his education and military, or the evolution of the Armed Forces has said to have followed “very closely” and for experienced, both in Spain and abroad, with the military “very emotional and intimate moments.”
From all stressed their preparation and the recognition they receive from the Spanish and where they travel to meet international missions, but especially thanked them for their “commitment of loyalty and service to Spain and the Crown”.
“The preparation and permanent availability you have shown over the years in your performance and as an instrument of foreign policy of Spain, you will have earned the respect and recognition not only of Spanish, but also from our partner and allies, “he asserted.
In short, the supreme commander of the Armies summarized: “We can be proud of having modern and balanced armed forces appropriate to the importance of our country in the international arena” <. / p>
The king reviews a formation of the Royal Guard in the courtyard of the Armory of the Royal Palace
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How the Military Easter is time to take stock and look to the future, Philip VI He also spoke of the “inescapable duty” which means “manage resources more effectively and efficiently as possible”, and assured to be very aware of the “constant concern and commitment” of the military to achieve a balance between “needs and possibilities” .
Because of the effects of the crisis and economic resources has also spoken Morenés minister in a previous speech to the words of King.
The defense has requested for the Civil Guard Armies and investment,” according to its obvious, increasingly, necessity, “because if you have been able to maintain its operation during the times” virulent “of the crisis, he warned, “this situation could not be extended in time without risking our operational capacity: our reason for being”
Pedro Morenés has emphasized to the head of state commitment. the Armed Forces “to the defense of Spain and its citizens and their areas of sovereignty” and has praised Juan Carlos I, in whose reign Spain, has emphasized, “reached democracy, freedom and prosperity”.
As Philip, referred to the Spanish stationed in Afghanistan, Somalia, Mali, Senegal and Iraq fighting terrorism -the threat “that no one can ward off looking elsewhere side, but making front with our allies. “
” Ignore that enemy would be giving up our security and our principles, “he reflected Morenés, who understands that” to win the peace and stability “is” absolutely necessary to help countries directly suffering terrorist brutality to be able to consolidate their states. “
The event concluded with the traditional greeting Rey military , which has encouraged “to continue working with the same dedication, discipline and loyalty, for our great nation, committed to the president and optimistic about our future,” and cries of “Long live Spain” and “Long live the King”.
Then, a wine served to the guests of honor in the Hall of Columns of the palace.
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