Celebración de la Pascua Militar https://t.co/IE3OZsZIFj pic.twitter.com/y1eSCYQpww

— Casa de S.M. el Rey (@CasaReal) January 6, 2021

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Pascua Militar https://t.co/iqgIVSb4Zm pic.twitter.com/TkzuASqOws

— Casa de S.M. el Rey (@CasaReal) January 6, 2021

Palabras del Rey en la Pascua Militar https://t.co/wK3YkzQ3i6 pic.twitter.com/zyEmYzVkXs

— Casa de S.M. el Rey (@CasaReal) January 6, 2021

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King Felipe and Queen Letizia of Spain presided over the traditional Pascua Militar Ceremony at the Royal Palace of Madrid on January 6th, which began with the New Year’s Military Parade outside the Royal Palace of Madrid. After the National Anthem and a 21 gun salute, King Felipe reviewed the Royal Guard. Afterwards, the King and Queen hosted Reception for officials from the Government, the Ministry of Defence, and the Civil Guard in the Saleta de Gasparini, and King Felipe presented honours in the Throne Hall of the Palace, which was followed by a Speech. Due to the ongoing pandemic, social distancing was maintained and masks were worn by everyone. Pascua Militar marks the beginning of the military year and a Spanish National holiday; Epiphany.

La reina Letizia comienza el 2021 con máxima sobriedad durante la celebración de la Pascua Militar https://t.co/baIJJdkkOg pic.twitter.com/AZ3pU1gQ2d

— Trendencias (@trendencias) January 6, 2021

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King Felipe wore the Lieutenant Colonel Uniform with the Neck Badge of the Order of the Golden Fleece, the Sash of the Royal and Military Order of Saint Hermenegild and the stars of his other honours. Queen Letizia wore a black skirt with a cream blouse and pearl earrings.