The streets of Madrid, a place of ceremony in The Royal Entry of Alfonso XII in January de 14th 1875

Abstract

The streets of the capital city turned into a big event setting in the most important moment of the king’s life, his first Royal Entry that symbolically means the commencement of his reign. A moment that talks about happiness and joy. Citizens participate in that important ceremonial event and downtown streets are the place where the ceremony will take place. Every building in every street will be decorated with symbols that refer to the dynasty and the monarch and wishes of peace, prosperity and a long lasting reign that begins symbolically with the royal entry; the protocol and ceremonies spread across the parade show the significance of the king’s leading role and his level of popularity among the citizens that participate in it.