Royal Visit by the Spanish Royals

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Balmoral, Scotland

The castle was always a welcome dose of privacy, unlike Buckingham. Llwynwermod, Sandringham, Tamarisk, this, Highgrove and Hillsborough were by far more away from the public eye. William monitored the live in staff while Catherine showed where the Royal Scottish Dragoon pipe and drum band would set up outside. George and Charlotte played, blissfully unaware.

"Thank you all so much for the diligent preparation. Did you have an arrangement of the Marcha Real?" Catherine asked.

"Aye, of course, ma'am," one of the pipers said. "We rehearse all the national anthems in our style."

"Yes...I'm sorry. I just want everything to be perfect. The Spanish Royals are important to this family," Catherine said. William joined her as they waited for the Spanish in the usually absent Scottish sunshine.

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Royal Plane, Airbus A310
Approaching Scotland, United Kingdom

Felipe and Letizia were astonished and kind of puzzled when their plane started their approach into the Scottish airport of Aberdeen. It was sunny, which was a strange thing when someone spoke of Scotland, or the United Kingdom. But the Spanish royals were more happy to finally be on an international visit, a year after their last one, which consisted on a summit with the Inimican Emperor, Artabanos. After being told to seat down, as the crew was preparing for landing, a doubt surged in Letizia's mind...

«Felipe», the Queen said catching the King's attention, «are there any news about when they are going to replace our Airbus A310? I am not that... amazed about flying on it». The King eyes opened widely, expressing uncertainty. «After they changed the Government, I do not know if Juncker will keep that going. I know Aguilar ordered the adquisition of some more planes, but I do not know which kind of planes they were». Both then chatted about other affairs while the plane touched down in Scotland.

After their landing, the Royal headed to Balmoral Castle, where everything was prepared.

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The caravan carrying the Spanish king and queen pulled up the Balmoral driveway. As the car opened, the Scottish Royal Dragoons started playing La Marcha Real. William and Katherine greeted them with great warmth.

"Bienvenidos a Balmoral! We figured the privacy here is more advantageous," William said to Felipe. "Plus, we are hoping you wouldaccompany us to Dublin Castle."