Continue live he military parade of the armed forces on Columbus Day in Madrid this October 12, what the arrival of Pedro Sánchez, King Felipe, Queen Letizia, Princess Leonor and the last hour of the National Day events looked like.
10:15 a.m.
Latest news: the flypast is suspended
The Papea flypast and parachute jump are suspended. Only the Águila Patrol will participate, according to the Defense. Pilar de la Cuesta reports.
10:11 a.m.
Can rain affect the flypast? Scenarios handled by the Air Force
Floods in Madrid and this is one of the most feared scenarios today, especially for the flypast. There are several scenarios ranging from marginal time during which formations would be limited, to the departure of only Águila’s patrol or to total cancellation.
You can read in more detail what the scenarios are. Pilar de la Cuesta reports.
09:56
Reception at the Royal Palace: Leonor’s first time as heiress and mystery about Doña Letizia
After the military parade, the point of interest will move to the Royal Palace. More than 2,000 guests are expected at the reception that the Kings offer each year on the occasion of National Day. Don Felipe and Doña Letizia, accompanied by Princess Leonor, will go to their official residence, where the traditional kissing of hands will take place in the throne room.
Angie Calero informs
09:48
National holiday and military parade, live
Good morning! Welcome to this live broadcast of the National Day and the military parade that will take place in the center of Madrid in the presence of the Kings, the President of the Government and other state authorities.
That day, the three armies will be the stars of the October 12 parade and, new, the Air Force paratroopers will jump with two flags. Also very attentive to the sky for the flypast since there are forecasts of rain in the capital.
