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Spanish royals welcome French President Macron in official ceremony

Spain's King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia welcomed French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte Macron during an official ceremony upon their arrival at Madrid's Royal Palace. French President Macron is on a two-day official visit in Spain. This state visit will serve to highlight and strengthen the ties and bilateral relations between the two countries. FRANCE 24's Sarah Morris reports from Madrid, Spain.

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Spanish royals welcome French President Macron in official ceremony
Spain's King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia welcomed French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte Macron during an official ceremony upon their arrival at Madrid's Royal Palace. French President Macron is on a two-day official visit in Spain. This state visit will serve to highlight and strengthen the ties and bilateral relations between the two countries. FRANCE 24's Sarah Morris reports from Madrid, Spain.
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