
King Juan Carlos I of Spain has hosted the President of Ireland at the Zarzuela Palace in Madrid, the President is currently in Spain on an Official Visit that aims to highlight the close friendship between Ireland and Spain.
President McAleese arrived in Madrid where she was officially welcomed to Spain by King Juan Carlos I of Spain, Queen Sofia and the Prince and Princess of Asturias. The President was the guest of honour at a lunch hosted by His Majesty the King of Spain.