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Willem-Alexander meets Felipe VI. in Madrid
King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands (l.) and King Felipe VI. from Spain in Madrid.
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Royal meeting in Madrid: Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands has arrived in Spain. Felipe VI received his royal guest.
King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands (56) arrived in the Spanish capital Madrid today (June 13) for a state visit. His Majesty was greeted by King Felipe VI in the Royal Botanical Garden of Madrid. received by Spain (55). At the start of the two-day visit to Spain, a celebratory lunch was on the royal calendar. The 375th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Spain and the Netherlands is being celebrated.
Willem-Alexander finds out about green hydrogen
The royal visit will then be devoted entirely to the European energy supply of the future. Spain wants to become a pioneer in the production of green hydrogen; an export to Dutch ports is also in the pipeline. To this end, visits by Willem-Alexander to the autonomous regions of Castile-La Mancha and Andalusia are also planned. According to “Vorsten”, the King of the Netherlands plans thereto find out about various Spanish hydrogen projects.
King Willem-Alexander had recently traveled with his wife Queen Máxima (52) to the dream wedding of Jordanian Crown Prince Hussein bin Abdullah (28) with Princess Rajwa Al Hussein (29). Felipe VI did not attend the royal wedding of the year. For the Spanish monarchy, the former Queen Sofia of Spain (84) and the exiled former King Juan Carlos I (85) were present in Amman.