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With its mix of pomp, tant challenges”. glamour, declarations of friendship He went on to warn that Brexit and mention of some thorny issues, had “created uncertainty” for Span- the three-day State visit of King Fe- ish companies, especially small to lipe and Queen Letizia to London has medium-sized ones, which had to been captivating attention across be reduced to a minimum in the ne- both Spain and Britain this week. gotiations and that a common com- Following a day largely of pag- mitment to open markets and in- eantry and tradition on Wednesday, vestment had “to continue”. The Duke of Edinburgh, Queen Letizia, Queen Elizabeth II and King Felipe VI before the State Banquet. :: EFE on Thursday it was down to business, literally, with a marked focus in the Spanish big business in the UK day’s agenda on the economic links Felipe reminded his audience that tion that Spanish citizens make to The visit had been long awaited as between the two countries and the the UK is Spain’s third biggest ex- Britain’s economy and society” in a way to strengthen ties between the possible affects of Brexit. port market and top destination for her meeting with King Felipe. The king thanked countries in the light of Brexit, but Speaking at a breakfast meeting its overseas investment, with many On Thursday night, the king and UK business for the there was nervousness over whether entitled ‘UK Spain- Business Forum’ large Spanish companies. These com- queen were due to attend a banquet confidence shown the king would raise the subject of at the City of London’s Mansion panies include Aena, Santander, at the Guildhall in the capital’s fi- Gibraltar, which Spain lays claim to. House, King Felipe told attendees FCC, Iberdrola, Banc Sabadell, In- nancial district, hosted by the Lord in Spain After their arrival in the British that Spain and Britain had to work ditex and Telefónica who operate Mayor of London. capital in heavy rain on Tuesday night, together to reduce any negative ef- in Britain on a large scale. The State Visit of King Felipe and the skies cleared in time for the first fects of Brexit. Later King Felipe went on to meet Queen Letizia is the their first offi- official day of engagements on In front of some two hundred busi- British Prime Minister, Theresa May cial visit to the UK and the first Theresa May looked Wednesday, which was laden with ness leaders, the king said it was “ex- at Downing Street. In a statement, Spanish State visit since 1986, when forward to the ceremony and pageant. Beginning tremely important” that the new May said on Thursday that the UK the king’s father and mother, King partnership “going from with a welcome by Queen Elizabeth framework after Brexit guarantees was committed to the relationship Juan Carlos and Queen Sofia, were and the Duke of Edinburgh on Horse conditions for a close economic and with Spain and that she looked for- welcomed by Queen Elizabeth II. strength to strength” Guard’s Parade for the Spanish mon- commercial partnership that mini- ward to seeing the partnership “go archs, leading on to an address to both mises obstacles and barriers. from strength to strength” in the Postponed twice Houses of Parliament and finishing After highlighting that the strong years ahead. The Downing Street The three packed days had to be post- with a State Banquet for 150 guests presence of Spanish companies in statement went on to say that “there poned twice; once last year, when it at Buckingham Palace. the UK has increased significantly are over 300,000 Britons living in wasn’t clear who would form a gov- Kind Felipe, Queen Elizabeth and in recent years, the monarch Spain, while over 130,000 Spaniards ernment in Spain after a rerun of gen- the Duke of Edinburgh are distant thanked the British business com- have made the UK their home”, add- eral elections, and once again when relatives through the children of munity for the confidence they ing that the prime minister would Theresa May called a British general Queen Victoria and the links between have shown in Spain at a time when highlight “the valuable contribu- election in June this year. the two crowns were evident at dif- July 14th to 20th 2017 3 SUR IN ENGLISH NEWS The king praised British-Spanish business relationships. :: AFP King Felipe addresses British parliamentarians in London on Wednesday. :: AFP King’s reference to Gibraltar was diplomatic but still caused anger With Prince Harry. :: AFP The queen wore Varela. :: REUTERS :: DEBBIE BARTLETT and I am confident that through the he insisted. ferent times during the stay. GIBRALTAR. The king had gener- necessary dialogue and effort, our Following the King’s address, a Clash of the Royal ally been expected to refer to Gibral- two governments will be able to spokesman for the UK government Royal family album tar in his address to the UK Parlia- work towards arrangements that agreed that Britain and Spain have Queen Elizabeth made King Felipe fashion titans leaves ment, but there was speculation as are acceptable to all involved,” he a close relationship but do not see a member of the Order of the Garter nobody disappointed to what he would actually say. Some went on to say. eye to eye on Gibraltar, and reiter- and entertained the visiting couple Tory MPs threatened to walk out of The phrase “our two govern- ated that sovereignty was not up for with an exhibition from the Royal The visit was also eagerly awaited the chamber if he tried to claim Gi- ments” rang immediate alarm bells discussion. “The people of Gibral- Collection of Spanish artefacts, in- by social commentators to see the braltar for Spain, but in the end His in Gibraltar, because it indicated that tar have repeatedly and overwhelm- cluding wedding photographs of King fashion styles that Queen Letizia Majesty was much more diplomatic. the government and people of the ingly expressed their wish to remain Felipe’s great-grandmother. The Span- would wear and how these would After referring to Britain and Rock would have no say in any dis- under British sovereignty and we ish king and queen stayed at Buck- measure up to the Duchess of Spain having a long shared history cussions about their own future. will respect this,” he said. ingham Palace for two nights, hav- Cambridge. Home-grown fashion and saying that the two countries Gibraltar’s chief minister, Fabian In general, the response to King ing spent the first night ahead of the is big business in both countries had “frequently stood shoulder to Picardo, was quick to respond: “In Felipe’s speech was positive. He paid visit in a hotel off the Strand. and there was praise for the visit- shoulder” in the best interests of the times in which we live, territo- a glowing tribute to Queen Eliza- As well as Wednesday’s focus on ing queen from the first moment. both nations, Felipe VI said there ries cannot be traded from one mon- beth II, and pointed out that the last business, the couple also joined Prince Wearing two Felipe Varela outfits had been rivalries and disputes dur- arch to another like pawns in a chess time the Spanish royal family - on Harry at Westminster Abbey to lay a on day one, Spanish fashion was ing that rich and fruitful history but game.The concept of human rights that occasion his parents - made a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown on full display. On Thursday she the work and determination of the and democracy means that the state visit to the UK it was in 1986, Soldier and tour the building.