The King and Queen being greeted by the Archbishop:
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Lord St James, Apostle and Patron of Spain,
as in every Holy Year of Compostela, today I fulfil the ageold and solemn tradition of presenting you as King of Spain the offering in the name of the entire Spanish people. [...]
I want to ask you once again, for Spain and all Spaniards - and if you allow me also for my family and myself - the boon of your protection and intercession.
(You can read the entire text in Spanish here.)
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King and Queen venerate the Apostle with the traditional embrace:
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(Images: EFE/El Correo Gallego/Religión Confidencial)