Overview
- The royal couple was welcomed at Plaza de Santa María by Mayor Julio Millán, Andalusia’s president Juanma Moreno, government delegate Pedro Fernández, and Defense Minister Margarita Robles.
- Inside City Hall they greeted the municipal corporation and signed the city’s book of honor before saluting the crowd from the balcony, with media estimates ranging from hundreds to about 3,000 people.
- A brief walk to the nearby Salón Mudéjar turned into a robust meet‑and‑greet with handshakes and selfies along the route.
- At the Salón Mudéjar they toured the “Jaén 825‑2025” exhibition highlighting the city’s evolution and the anniversary’s cultural program.
- The itinerary concluded at the 11th‑century Baños Árabes beneath the Palacio de Villardompardo, whose restoration by the late architect Luis Berges received Europa Nostra recognition.