BERKSHIRE BYGONES: Spain's royals pay a visit to Slough in 1986
BYGONES: Spain's royals pay a visit to Slough WINDSOR ‘hailed’ the King and Queen of Spain as they arrived for their state visit in 1986, but the heavy rain and sleet did not dampen the spirits of the thousands that lined the streets. The historic visit by King Juan Carlos and Queen Sofia included a horse-drawn carriage cavalcade, in front of thousands of excited children and keen royal watchers. King Juan Carlos had steered his royal family through troubled waters since the death of General Franco, making it clear during his visit that he wanted to overcome any perceived rifts betw...
Source: sloughobserver.co.uk