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6 November 2023 | Gallery

State Banquet at Christiansborg Palace on the occasion of the state visit from Spain

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State Banquet at Christiansborg Palace in connection with the state visit from Spain

In connection with the state visit from Spain, HM The Queen hosted a State Banquet at Christiansborg Palace on 6 November 2023 in honour of TM The King and The Queen of Spain. Participants included the Crown Prince Couple, Princess Benedikte, the government, representatives of Danish and Spanish business, representatives of culture and sport, the Spanish delegation, representatives of The Court, et al.
Photo: Keld Navntoft, Kongehuset ©

State Banquet at Christiansborg Palace in connection with the state visit from Spain

The Queen arrive at the Hall of the Halberdiers.

State Banquet at Christiansborg Palace in connection with the state visit from Spain

The Crown Prince Couple arrive at the Hall of the Halberdiers.
Photo: Keld Navntoft, Kongehuset ©

State Banquet at Christiansborg Palace in connection with the state visit from Spain

HRH Princess Benedikte upon arrival at the Hall of the Halberdiers.

State Banquet at Christiansborg Palace in connection with the state visit from Spain

The Queen received The King and Queen of Spain in the Hall of the Halberdiers.
Photo: Keld Navntoft, Kongehuset ©

State Banquet at Christiansborg Palace in connection with the state visit from Spain

In the following photos, a segment of the invited guests can be seen upon their arrival at the Hall of the Halberdiers at Christiansborg Palace.
Photo: Keld Navntoft, Kongehuset ©

State Banquet at Christiansborg Palace in connection with the state visit from Spain

Photo: Keld Navntoft, Kongehuset ©

State Banquet at Christiansborg Palace in connection with the state visit from Spain

Photo: Keld Navntoft, Kongehuset ©

State Banquet at Christiansborg Palace in connection with the state visit from Spain

The Queen, The King and Queen of Spain, the Crown Prince Couple and HRH Princess Benedikte greeted guests in the Velvet Room.
Photo: Keld Navntoft, Kongehuset ©

State Banquet at Christiansborg Palace in connection with the state visit from Spain

Photo: Keld Navntoft, Kongehuset ©

State Banquet at Christiansborg Palace in connection with the state visit from Spain

Photo: Keld Navntoft, Kongehuset ©

State Banquet at Christiansborg Palace in connection with the state visit from Spain

After the presentation, The King and Queen of Spain walked in procession together with The Queen and the royal family from the Velvet Room to the Great Hall of Christiansborg Palace.
Photo: Mads Claus Rasmussen, Ritzau Scanpix ©

State Banquet at Christiansborg Palace in connection with the state visit from Spain

Photo: Keld Navntoft, Kongehuset ©

State Banquet at Christiansborg Palace in connection with the state visit from Spain

The State Banquet took place in the Great Hall and marked the conclusion of the first day of the state visit. After the procession, The Queen gave a speech, which was followed by the Spanish national anthem.
Photo: Keld Navntoft, Kongehuset ©

State Banquet at Christiansborg Palace in connection with the state visit from Spain

Then The King gave a speech, and the Danish national anthem was played.
Photo: Mads Claus Rasmussen, Ritzau Scanpix ©

State Banquet at Christiansborg Palace in connection with the state visit from Spain

At the State Banquet, a four-course dinner was served. After the main course, there was entertainment by the Copenhagen Royal Chapel Choir, which performed songs from the balustrade in the Great Hall.

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