Spain's King Juan Carlos (bottom L) holds the arm of his wife Queen Sofia as they leave Parliament followed by Crown Prince Felipe (up L) and his wife Princess Letizia after a traditional ceremony in Madrid April 16, 2008. King Juan Carlos presided over the traditional opening ceremony of the IX Legislature in Parliament. Reuters Pictures 20 months ago

Spain's King Juan Carlos (bottom L) holds the arm of his wife Queen Sofia as they leave Parliament followed by Crown Prince Felipe (up L) and his wife Princess Letizia after a traditional ceremony in Madrid April 16, 2008. King Juan Carlos presided over the traditional opening ceremony of the IX Legislature in Parliament.

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