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A splendid tapestry of the Flemish school provided the backdrop to the podium where the main dignitaries, presided by H.M THE KING, presented the prizes of the twenty-third “Admiral Count of Barcelona” Trophy.

Don Juan Carlos, as on past occasions, personally handed out the Grand Trophies and the first prizes.



Magdalena Álvarez, Minister of Development, Mª Antonia Munar, President of the Balearic Parliament, Francina Armengol, President of the Government of Mallorca, Ramón Socias, Government Representative, Francesc Buils, Conseller of Tourism, Cristina Cerdó, Acting Mayoress, and Emilio Espinosa, President of the Royal Hispania Foundation, awarded other first prizes. Also in attendance in the seats of honour were Ricardo Diez Hochleitner, Secretary General of the Royal Household of H.M. the King, José Emilio Roldán, Balearic Regional Commander and José A. Bordillo, Director and Manager of the Patrimonio Nacional.

A healthy official representation of authorities, sponsors and Palma society occupied a special place of honour and handed out other trophies.

Speeches were delivered by the President of the Royal Hispania Foundation Emilio Espinosa, who thanked Don Juan Carlos for his presence and constant support, and acknowledged the authorities and sponsors, as well as the yachtsmen and boat owners.

In her speech, Francina Armengol, President of the Mallorcan Government praised all the regatta sailors whom she invited to compete in the next Trophy competitions, while reaffirming the institutional commitment, both for the competition’s intrinsic value as for its cultural outreach, and for the services and tourism that the event promotes.

A splendid cocktail held on the parade ground of the Almudaina Royal Palace brought the ceremony to a close.