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A '''visit by Spanish royalty''', King [[Wikipedia:Juan Carlos I of Spain|Juan Carlos I]] and Queen [[Wikipedia:Queen Sofía of Spain|Sofia]], took place on [[February 19]], [[2009]] as part of the [[Celebrate Pensacola]] festivities commemorating the 450th anniversary of the [[1559]] [[Luna expedition]], which established "[[America's First Settlement]]" in the Pensacola area.
==Arrival==
The King and Queen arrived at [[Sherman Field]], [[NAS Pensacola]], late on the evening of [[February 18]], [[2009]], and were transported to the [[Hilton Pensacola Beach Gulf Front]] Hotel, where they stayed overnight.
==Events==
===Breakfast===
Approximately 45 Spanish expatriates were invited to a private breakfast with the King and Queen, held at the Hilton Pensacola Beach Gulf Front.
===Visit to Fort George===
===Public address===
King Juan Carlos I made a public address from the second floor balcony of the [[T. T. Wentworth Florida State Museum]], overlooking [[Plaza Ferdinand VII]]. The crowd was estimated between 2,000 and 3,000.
===Luncheon===
==Departure==
The King and Queen departed Pensacola for Miami in the late afternoon.
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