The King and Queen of Spain presided over acts of celebration on World Book Day at the headquarters of the Instituto Cervantes in Alcalá de Henares (Madrid), the hometown of Miguel de Cervantes.
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After the initial greetings, the King and Queen moved to the central patio where readings were read and a video was screened of the poet Francisco Brines Bañó, Miguel de Cervantes 2020 prize winner, reading a poem. Their Majesties saw the exhibition 'Los Libros de Jesús Munarriz' in the Patrimonial Library of the Cervantes Institute and unveiled a commemorative plaque marking their visit. Before leaving they conversed with guests; including authors and editors.
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The idea 'Book Day' originated from Spanish writer Vicente Clavel Andrés as a way to honour Miguel de Cervantes (author of Don Quixote), first on the 7th of October, his birth date, then on the 23rd of April, his death date. In 1995 UNESCO decided that World Book and Copyright Day, would be celebrated on the 23rd of April, the date is thought to be the anniversary of the death of Miguel de Cervantes, William Shakespeare and Inca Garcilaso de la Vega.
WHAT QUEEN LETIZIA WORE
DRESS: Massimo Dutti Ribbed V-Neck Dress with Belt (repeat).
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COAT: Unidentified winter white belted wool coat (repeat).
ACCESSORIES: Custom Magrit 'Hawa' clutch and coordinating pumps (repeats).
EARRINGS: Bvlgari diamond and aquamarine white gold hoop earrings (repeat).
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