KING FELIPE AND QUEEN LETIZIA ROYAL VISIT CUBA DAY 1
King Felipe and Queen Letizia Arrived to Cuba
On 11 November 2019, King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia of Spain arrived at The Jose Martí International Airport in Havana, Cuba.
Their Majesties arrived late in the afternoon and were welcomed by the Spanish ambassador to Cuba, Juan Fernández Trigo, the ambassador of Cuba in Spain, Gustavo Machín, and by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Cuba, Bruno Rodríguez, among other Cuban personalities.
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Los Reyes llegan a Cuba para realizar una Visita de Estado @MAECgob https://t.co/4F3gUZudDt pic.twitter.com/TP2Z95Lvcr
— Casa de S.M. el Rey (@CasaReal) November 12, 2019
For the arrival Queen Letizia wore Hugo Boss BOSS Danimala Zebra Printed Shirt Dress, Carolina Herrera Croc-effect Leather Slingback Pumps in Fuchsia and Carolina Herrera Initials Insignia Satchel in Fuchsia. Thanks to UFO No More.
On Tuesday, 12 Their Majesties King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia visited the José Martí Mausoleum where King Felipe placed a crown with a ribbon with the Flag of Spain.
Embed from Getty ImagesLos Reyes realizan la ceremonia de ofrenda floral a José Martí en La Habana @MAECgob https://t.co/4F3gUZudDt pic.twitter.com/Vc4IAB9tm6
— Casa de S.M. el Rey (@CasaReal) November 12, 2019
During the act the National Anthems of the two countries were interpreted.
Embed from Getty ImagesThe José Martí Monument is a memorial in honor to the Cuban thinker and poet José Martí (1853 – 1895), national and revolutionary hero.
Embed from Getty ImagesThe monument is located on the north side of the Revolution Square in the neighborhood of El Vedado, in Havana.
Embed from Getty Images Embed from Getty ImagesThe Queen wore Carolina Herrera polka dot dress, Nina Ricci clutch, and Steve Madden pumps.
Embed from Getty Images Embed from Getty ImagesThen King Felipe and Queen Letizia went to the Palace of the Revolution, headquarters of the State Council of Cuba, where an official reception was held.
Embed from Getty ImagesTheir Majesties passed through a Guard of Honor and headed to the Hall of the Three Proceres, where they were received by the President of the Republic of Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel and his wife Lis Cuesta.
Embed from Getty Images Embed from Getty ImagesBoth Heads of State reviewed a formation and greeted the official delegations of both countries.
Embed from Getty ImagesRecibimiento oficial a los Reyes. Viaje de Estado a Cuba. @MAECgob https://t.co/4F3gUZudDt pic.twitter.com/aDG08gJMKh
— Casa de S.M. el Rey (@CasaReal) November 12, 2019
After the presentation of the official delegations, His Majesty the King held a meeting with the President of Cuba in which he signed in front of the Stained Glass window “The Sun of America”, an agreement “Country Association Framework”, in which were present the acting minister, Josep Borrell and on the Cuban side the interim Minister of Foreign Trade and Foreign Investment, Antonio Carricarte.
Encuentro del Rey con el Presidente de Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel. https://t.co/4F3gUZudDt pic.twitter.com/2cYTYDXCGl
— Casa de S.M. el Rey (@CasaReal) November 12, 2019
#España y #Cuba ???? firman un nuevo Marco de Asociación País (MAP) en La Habana. Este acuerdo actualiza la estrategia de la @CooperacionESP en Cuba 2019-2022. Se enmarca en la agenda internacional de #desarrollo, de la que ambos países formamos parte? https://t.co/cdtflBoQcN pic.twitter.com/QWd7ddo46Q
— AECID (@AECID_es) November 12, 2019
Firma de acuerdos entre España y Cuba. Viaje de Estado a Cuba. https://t.co/4F3gUZudDt pic.twitter.com/CVKQjrqjO9
— Casa de S.M. el Rey (@CasaReal) November 12, 2019
Meanwhile, Queen Letizia went to the Old Square, where accompanied by Mrs. Lis Cuesta visited “Gaspar Melchor de Jovellanos” School.
Embed from Getty ImagesFor this event, The Queen opted again for Carolina Herrera dress with Mint & Rose wedges.
Embed from Getty Images Embed from Getty ImagesLa Reina, en el centro histórico de La Habana para visitar la Escuela Taller “Gaspar Melchor de Jovellanos” donde se desarrollan proyectos con la Cooperación Española @CooperacionESP @AECID_es @MAECgob https://t.co/4F3gUZudDt pic.twitter.com/YKKXy2Pj11
— Casa de S.M. el Rey (@CasaReal) November 12, 2019
The School was established on April 6, 1992, following an agreement signed between the Spanish Agency for International Cooperation and the Office of the Historian of the City of Havana.
Embed from Getty ImagesAfterwards, they walked to the Convent San Francisco whose construction began in the sixteenth century, they toured the restored cloisters.
Embed from Getty ImagesVisita de la Reina al Convento de San Francisco de La Habana, restaurado por la @CooperacionESP @AECID_es @MAECgob https://t.co/4F3gUZLOv1 pic.twitter.com/oO8bf9N3F1
— Casa de S.M. el Rey (@CasaReal) November 12, 2019
In the afternoon, King Felipe and Queen Letizia had the opportunity to walk the streets of Old Havana.
Embed from Getty ImagesThey accessed the interior of the Cathedral and observed the buildings of the surrounding square.
Embed from Getty ImagesRecorrido de los Reyes por La Habana Vieja. Viaje de Estado a Cuba. @MAECgob https://t.co/4F3gUZudDt pic.twitter.com/8vdMLs0owL
— Casa de S.M. el Rey (@CasaReal) November 12, 2019
Next, they entered the Marquis de Arcos Palace, from the mid-18th century, which houses the Literary Artistic Lyceum.
Embed from Getty ImagesThey visited the Museum of Colonial Art and greeted people who came to meet him during the tour.
Embed from Getty Images Embed from Getty ImagesIn the evening, King Felipe and Queen Letizia visited the exhibition “Cuba-España 500 años, contigo en la distancia”.
Embed from Getty Images Embed from Getty Images Embed from Getty ImagesQueen Letizia wore red halter dress with Jimmy Choo silver sandals.
Embed from Getty Images Embed from Getty ImagesShe completed the look with gold hoop earrings.
Los Reyes visitan la exposición “Cuba-España 500 años, contigo en la distancia”. Viaje de Estado a Cuba. https://t.co/4F3gUZudDt pic.twitter.com/rYYHKyzCPG
— Casa de S.M. el Rey (@CasaReal) November 12, 2019
Their Majesties also attended the ballet performance “Gala de Danza” at Alicia Alonso Gran Theater.
Embed from Getty Images Embed from Getty Images Embed from Getty Images Embed from Getty ImagesLos Reyes asistieron a una Gala de Ballet a cargo del Ballet Nacional de Cuba, la Compañía de Carlos Acosta, el Conjunto Folclórico Nacional de Cuba y la Compañía de Lizt Alfonso https://t.co/4F3gUZudDt pic.twitter.com/sWGWgQ2pRT
— Casa de S.M. el Rey (@CasaReal) November 13, 2019
Finally, Their Majesties attended an official dinner hosted by Miguel Díaz Canel, President of Cuba and his wife Lis Cuesta.
Cena oficial del Viaje de Estado a Cuba. https://t.co/4F3gUZudDt pic.twitter.com/8xubNc49o8
— Casa de S.M. el Rey (@CasaReal) November 13, 2019
Primer día del Viaje de Estado de los Reyes a Cuba. @MAECgob @AECID_es https://t.co/4F3gUZudDt pic.twitter.com/zqoAauhYWH
— Casa de S.M. el Rey (@CasaReal) November 12, 2019
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