Royals, Queen Sofia leads solemn flag-raising ceremony for civilian members of the Guard

Apr 24, 2026

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Queen Sofia attends Oath or pledge of allegiance to the Spanish flag by civilian staff The former Queen Sofia attends Oath or pledge of allegiance to the Spanish flag by civilian staff at Cuartel de El Rey on April 24, 2026 in Madrid, Spain Photo by IMAGO MPG Madrid Cuartel de El Rey Madrid Spain Copyright: xMPGx
Queen Sofia attends Oath or pledge of allegiance to the Spanish flag by civilian staff The former Queen Sofia attends Oath or pledge of allegiance to the Spanish flag by civilian staff at Cuartel de El Rey on April 24, 2026 in Madrid, Spain Photo by IMAGO MPG Madrid Cuartel de El Rey Madrid Spain Copyright: xMPGx
Queen Sofia attends Oath or pledge of allegiance to the Spanish flag by civilian staff The former Queen Sofia attends Oath or pledge of allegiance to the Spanish flag by civilian staff at Cuartel de El Rey on April 24, 2026 in Madrid, Spain Photo by IMAGO MPG Madrid Cuartel de El Rey Madrid Spain Copyright: xMPGx
Queen Sofia attends Oath or pledge of allegiance to the Spanish flag by civilian staff The former Queen Sofia attends Oath or pledge of allegiance to the Spanish flag by civilian staff at Cuartel de El Rey on April 24, 2026 in Madrid, Spain Photo by IMAGO MPG Madrid Cuartel de El Rey Madrid Spain Copyright: xMPGx
Queen Sofia attends Oath or pledge of allegiance to the Spanish flag by civilian staff The former Queen Sofia attends Oath or pledge of allegiance to the Spanish flag by civilian staff at Cuartel de El Rey on April 24, 2026 in Madrid, Spain Photo by IMAGO MPG Madrid Cuartel de El Rey Madrid Spain Copyright: xMPGx
Queen Sofia attends Oath or pledge of allegiance to the Spanish flag by civilian staff The former Queen Sofia attends Oath or pledge of allegiance to the Spanish flag by civilian staff at Cuartel de El Rey on April 24, 2026 in Madrid, Spain Photo by IMAGO MPG Madrid Cuartel de El Rey Madrid Spain Copyright: xMPGx
Queen Sofia presides over the ceremony of the solemn Swearing in of civilian personnel Queen Sofia during the ceremony of the solemn Swearing in of civilian personnel at the El Rey de la Guardia Real Barracks, on April 24, 2026, in Madrid Spain The oath or promise before the Flag of Spain is legally established in our legal system, It allows Spaniards who, without wishing to join the Armed Forces on a professional basis, may express their commitment to the defense of Spain, by taking the oath or pledge before the Spanish Flag, as a prerequisite for the acquisition of the status of professional military personnel. Copyright: xÃngelxDiazxBrinasx 7467959
Queen Sofia presides over the ceremony of the solemn Swearing in of civilian personnel Queen Sofia during the ceremony of the solemn Swearing in of civilian personnel at the El Rey de la Guardia Real Barracks, on April 24, 2026, in Madrid Spain The oath or promise before the Flag of Spain is legally established in our legal system, It allows Spaniards who, without wishing to join the Armed Forces on a professional basis, may express their commitment to the defense of Spain, by taking the oath or pledge before the Spanish Flag, as a prerequisite for the acquisition of the status of professional military personnel. Copyright: xÃngelxDiazxBrinasx 7467784
Queen Sofia presides over the ceremony of the solemn Swearing in of civilian personnel Queen Sofia during the ceremony of the solemn Swearing in of civilian personnel at the El Rey de la Guardia Real Barracks, on April 24, 2026, in Madrid Spain The oath or promise before the Flag of Spain is legally established in our legal system, It allows Spaniards who, without wishing to join the Armed Forces on a professional basis, may express their commitment to the defense of Spain, by taking the oath or pledge before the Spanish Flag, as a prerequisite for the acquisition of the status of professional military personnel. Copyright: xÃngelxDiazxBrinasx 7467783
Queen Sofia presides over the ceremony of the solemn Swearing in of the Flag of civilian personnel Jose Maria Alvarez del Manzano during the ceremony of the solemn Swearing in of the Flag of civilian personnel at the El Rey de la Guardia Real Barracks, on April 24, 2026, in Madrid Spain The oath or promise before the Flag of Spain, is legally established in our legal system, It allows Spaniards who, without wishing to join the Armed Forces on a professional basis, may express their commitment to the defense of Spain, by taking the oath or pledge before the Spanish Flag, as a prerequisite for the acquisition of the status of professional military personnel. Copyright: xÃngelxDiazxBrinasx 7467782
Queen Sofia presides over the ceremony of the solemn Swearing in of the Flag of civilian personnel Jose Maria Alvarez del Manzano during the ceremony of the solemn Swearing in of the Flag of civilian personnel at the El Rey de la Guardia Real Barracks, on April 24, 2026, in Madrid Spain The oath or promise before the Flag of Spain, is legally established in our legal system, It allows Spaniards who, without wishing to join the Armed Forces on a professional basis, may express their commitment to the defense of Spain, by taking the oath or pledge before the Spanish Flag, as a prerequisite for the acquisition of the status of professional military personnel. Copyright: xÃngelxDiazxBrinasx 7467781
Queen Sofia presides over the ceremony of the solemn Swearing in of civilian personnel Queen Sofia during the ceremony of the solemn Swearing in of civilian personnel at the El Rey de la Guardia Real Barracks, on April 24, 2026, in Madrid Spain The oath or promise before the Flag of Spain is legally established in our legal system, It allows Spaniards who, without wishing to join the Armed Forces on a professional basis, may express their commitment to the defense of Spain, by taking the oath or pledge before the Spanish Flag, as a prerequisite for the acquisition of the status of professional military personnel. Copyright: xÃngelxDiazxBrinasx 7467774
Queen Sofia presides over the ceremony of the solemn Swearing in of civilian personnel Queen Sofia during the ceremony of the solemn Swearing in of civilian personnel at the El Rey de la Guardia Real Barracks, on April 24, 2026, in Madrid Spain The oath or promise before the Flag of Spain is legally established in our legal system, It allows Spaniards who, without wishing to join the Armed Forces on a professional basis, may express their commitment to the defense of Spain, by taking the oath or pledge before the Spanish Flag, as a prerequisite for the acquisition of the status of professional military personnel. Copyright: xÃngelxDiazxBrinasx 7467773
Queen Sofia presides over the ceremony of the solemn Swearing in of civilian personnel Queen Sofia during the ceremony of the solemn Swearing in of civilian personnel at the El Rey de la Guardia Real Barracks, on April 24, 2026, in Madrid Spain The oath or promise before the Flag of Spain is legally established in our legal system, It allows Spaniards who, without wishing to join the Armed Forces on a professional basis, may express their commitment to the defense of Spain, by taking the oath or pledge before the Spanish Flag, as a prerequisite for the acquisition of the status of professional military personnel. Copyright: xÃngelxDiazxBrinasx 7467772
Queen Sofia presides over the ceremony of the solemn Swearing in of civilian personnel Queen Sofia during the ceremony of the solemn Swearing in of civilian personnel at the El Rey de la Guardia Real Barracks, on April 24, 2026, in Madrid Spain The oath or promise before the Flag of Spain is legally established in our legal system, It allows Spaniards who, without wishing to join the Armed Forces on a professional basis, may express their commitment to the defense of Spain, by taking the oath or pledge before the Spanish Flag, as a prerequisite for the acquisition of the status of professional military personnel. Copyright: xÃngelxDiazxBrinasx 7467771
Queen Sofia presides over the ceremony of the solemn Swearing in of civilian personnel Queen Sofia during the ceremony of the solemn Swearing in of civilian personnel at the El Rey de la Guardia Real Barracks, on April 24, 2026, in Madrid Spain The oath or promise before the Flag of Spain is legally established in our legal system, It allows Spaniards who, without wishing to join the Armed Forces on a professional basis, may express their commitment to the defense of Spain, by taking the oath or pledge before the Spanish Flag, as a prerequisite for the acquisition of the status of professional military personnel. Copyright: xÃngelxDiazxBrinasx 7467770
Queen Sofia presides over the ceremony of the solemn Swearing in of civilian personnel Queen Sofia during the ceremony of the solemn Swearing in of civilian personnel at the El Rey de la Guardia Real Barracks, on April 24, 2026, in Madrid Spain The oath or promise before the Flag of Spain is legally established in our legal system, It allows Spaniards who, without wishing to join the Armed Forces on a professional basis, may express their commitment to the defense of Spain, by taking the oath or pledge before the Spanish Flag, as a prerequisite for the acquisition of the status of professional military personnel. Copyright: xÃngelxDiazxBrinasx 7467769
Queen Sofia presides over the ceremony of the solemn Swearing in of civilian personnel Queen Sofia during the ceremony of the solemn Swearing in of civilian personnel at the El Rey de la Guardia Real Barracks, on April 24, 2026, in Madrid Spain The oath or promise before the Flag of Spain is legally established in our legal system, It allows Spaniards who, without wishing to join the Armed Forces on a professional basis, may express their commitment to the defense of Spain, by taking the oath or pledge before the Spanish Flag, as a prerequisite for the acquisition of the status of professional military personnel. Copyright: xÃngelxDiazxBrinasx 7467768
Queen Sofia presides over the ceremony of the solemn Swearing in of civilian personnel Queen Sofia during the ceremony of the solemn Swearing in of civilian personnel at the El Rey de la Guardia Real Barracks, on April 24, 2026, in Madrid Spain The oath or promise before the Flag of Spain is legally established in our legal system, It allows Spaniards who, without wishing to join the Armed Forces on a professional basis, may express their commitment to the defense of Spain, by taking the oath or pledge before the Spanish Flag, as a prerequisite for the acquisition of the status of professional military personnel. Copyright: xÃngelxDiazxBrinasx 7467767
Queen Sofia presides over the ceremony of the solemn Swearing in of civilian personnel Queen Sofia during the ceremony of the solemn Swearing in of civilian personnel at the El Rey de la Guardia Real Barracks, on April 24, 2026, in Madrid Spain The oath or promise before the Flag of Spain is legally established in our legal system, It allows Spaniards who, without wishing to join the Armed Forces on a professional basis, may express their commitment to the defense of Spain, by taking the oath or pledge before the Spanish Flag, as a prerequisite for the acquisition of the status of professional military personnel. Copyright: xÃngelxDiazxBrinasx 7467766
Queen Sofia presides over the ceremony of the solemn Swearing in of civilian personnel Queen Sofia during the ceremony of the solemn Swearing in of civilian personnel at the El Rey de la Guardia Real Barracks, on April 24, 2026, in Madrid Spain The oath or promise before the Flag of Spain is legally established in our legal system, It allows Spaniards who, without wishing to join the Armed Forces on a professional basis, may express their commitment to the defense of Spain, by taking the oath or pledge before the Spanish Flag, as a prerequisite for the acquisition of the status of professional military personnel. Copyright: xÃngelxDiazxBrinasx 7467765
Queen Sofia presides over the ceremony of the solemn Swearing in of civilian personnel Queen Sofia during the ceremony of the solemn Swearing in of civilian personnel at the El Rey de la Guardia Real Barracks, on April 24, 2026, in Madrid Spain The oath or promise before the Flag of Spain is legally established in our legal system, It allows Spaniards who, without wishing to join the Armed Forces on a professional basis, may express their commitment to the defense of Spain, by taking the oath or pledge before the Spanish Flag, as a prerequisite for the acquisition of the status of professional military personnel. Copyright: xÃngelxDiazxBrinasx 7467764
Queen Sofia presides over the ceremony of the solemn Swearing in of civilian personnel Queen Sofia during the ceremony of the solemn Swearing in of civilian personnel at the El Rey de la Guardia Real Barracks, on April 24, 2026, in Madrid Spain The oath or promise before the Flag of Spain is legally established in our legal system, It allows Spaniards who, without wishing to join the Armed Forces on a professional basis, may express their commitment to the defense of Spain, by taking the oath or pledge before the Spanish Flag, as a prerequisite for the acquisition of the status of professional military personnel. Copyright: xÃngelxDiazxBrinasx 7467763
Queen Sofia presides over the ceremony of the solemn Swearing in of civilian personnel Queen Sofia during the ceremony of the solemn Swearing in of civilian personnel at the El Rey de la Guardia Real Barracks, on April 24, 2026, in Madrid Spain The oath or promise before the Flag of Spain is legally established in our legal system, It allows Spaniards who, without wishing to join the Armed Forces on a professional basis, may express their commitment to the defense of Spain, by taking the oath or pledge before the Spanish Flag, as a prerequisite for the acquisition of the status of professional military personnel. Copyright: xÃngelxDiazxBrinasx 7467762
Queen Sofia presides over the ceremony of the solemn Swearing in of civilian personnel Queen Sofia during the ceremony of the solemn Swearing in of civilian personnel at the El Rey de la Guardia Real Barracks, on April 24, 2026, in Madrid Spain The oath or promise before the Flag of Spain is legally established in our legal system, It allows Spaniards who, without wishing to join the Armed Forces on a professional basis, may express their commitment to the defense of Spain, by taking the oath or pledge before the Spanish Flag, as a prerequisite for the acquisition of the status of professional military personnel. Copyright: xÃngelxDiazxBrinasx 7467761
Queen Sofia presides over the ceremony of the solemn Swearing in of civilian personnel Queen Sofia during the ceremony of the solemn Swearing in of civilian personnel at the El Rey de la Guardia Real Barracks, on April 24, 2026, in Madrid Spain The oath or promise before the Flag of Spain is legally established in our legal system, It allows Spaniards who, without wishing to join the Armed Forces on a professional basis, may express their commitment to the defense of Spain, by taking the oath or pledge before the Spanish Flag, as a prerequisite for the acquisition of the status of professional military personnel. Copyright: xÃngelxDiazxBrinasx 7467760
Queen Sofia presides over the ceremony of the solemn Swearing in of civilian personnel Queen Sofia during the ceremony of the solemn Swearing in of civilian personnel at the El Rey de la Guardia Real Barracks, on April 24, 2026, in Madrid Spain The oath or promise before the Flag of Spain is legally established in our legal system, It allows Spaniards who, without wishing to join the Armed Forces on a professional basis, may express their commitment to the defense of Spain, by taking the oath or pledge before the Spanish Flag, as a prerequisite for the acquisition of the status of professional military personnel. Copyright: xÃngelxDiazxBrinasx 7467759
Queen Sofia presides over the ceremony of the solemn Swearing in of civilian personnel Queen Sofia during the ceremony of the solemn Swearing in of civilian personnel at the El Rey de la Guardia Real Barracks, on April 24, 2026, in Madrid Spain The oath or promise before the Flag of Spain is legally established in our legal system, It allows Spaniards who, without wishing to join the Armed Forces on a professional basis, may express their commitment to the defense of Spain, by taking the oath or pledge before the Spanish Flag, as a prerequisite for the acquisition of the status of professional military personnel. Copyright: xÃngelxDiazxBrinasx 7467758
Queen Sofia presides over the ceremony of the solemn Swearing in of civilian personnel Queen Sofia during the ceremony of the solemn Swearing in of civilian personnel at the El Rey de la Guardia Real Barracks, on April 24, 2026, in Madrid Spain The oath or promise before the Flag of Spain is legally established in our legal system, It allows Spaniards who, without wishing to join the Armed Forces on a professional basis, may express their commitment to the defense of Spain, by taking the oath or pledge before the Spanish Flag, as a prerequisite for the acquisition of the status of professional military personnel. Copyright: xÃngelxDiazxBrinasx 7467757
Queen Sofia presides over the ceremony of the solemn Swearing in of civilian personnel Queen Sofia during the ceremony of the solemn Swearing in of civilian personnel at the El Rey de la Guardia Real Barracks, on April 24, 2026, in Madrid Spain The oath or promise before the Flag of Spain is legally established in our legal system, It allows Spaniards who, without wishing to join the Armed Forces on a professional basis, may express their commitment to the defense of Spain, by taking the oath or pledge before the Spanish Flag, as a prerequisite for the acquisition of the status of professional military personnel. Copyright: xÃngelxDiazxBrinasx 7467756

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