Spanish Royals Grace Armed Forces Day in Tenerife

Santa Cruz de Tenerife hosted the 2025 Armed Forces Day, a significant event marked by the presence of Spain's King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia. The royal couple's arrival at the reviewing stand was met with a formal military ceremony. The event began with the King and Queen greeting various officials, including the President of the Canary Islands, Fernando Clavijo, and the Minister of Defence, Margarita Robles. Following the greetings, the national anthem was played, and a 21-gun salute honored Felipe VI. The ceremony was a display of military precision and national pride. One official stated, "It was an honor to participate in this important event." The event concluded with the royal couple departing, leaving a lasting impression of national unity and military strength.