MercoPress. South Atlantic News Agency
Ex King Juan Carlos honored at military ceremony for his many years of “loyal service to Spain”
Former Spanish King Juan Carlos appeared in full military garb alongside the current monarch, his son King Felipe VI, for the military ceremony at the royal palace in Madrid on Saturday. Joined by their two wives, the royals marked the annual Pascua Militar, which is held on January 6, the same day as Epiphany. Read full article
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Disclaimer & comment rules“ Elephant Hunt ” I thought they were a protected species?
Jan 07th, 2018 - 11:13 am - Link - Report abuse +1How long did Carlos serve in Spain's military?
Jan 09th, 2018 - 08:33 pm - Link - Report abuse 0The Duke of Edinburgh served in the Royal Navy during WW2.
Prince Andrew served in the Falklands War and Prince William served in the South Atlantic later where his unarmed Yellow Sea King was seen as a military threat to Argentina and deterred them from attacking the Islands.
Prince Harry saw active service in Afghanistan.
Don't remember Carlos serving anywhere special, unless hunting Elephants that can't shoot back is considered military service in Spain?
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