King and Queen of Spain
RNZAF personnel formed part of the New Zealand Defence Force 100-person tri-Service Guard of Honour as part of the State Welcome for their Majesties King Juan Carlos I and Queen Sofia of Spain at Parliament on Tuesday 23 June. The Central Band of the RNZAF played the national anthems of Spain and New Zealand. Prior to the State Welcome at Parliament the Spanish Royals paid their respects at the National War Memorial and the Tomb of the Unknown Warrior. The King and Queen of Spain last visited New Zealand in 1988.