She might have missed out on the traditional breakfast of Three Kings cake but Queen Letizia of Spain appeared to be enjoying her early start as she watched a military parade in Madrid. The parade, which was combined with a reception at the Palacio Real, was held to mark Epiphany - a national holiday in Spain. Dressed in a floor-length teal gown, the 42-year-old was all smiles as she was helped onto a red carpeted viewing platform ahead of proceedings. Royal salute: Spain's King Felipe and Queen Letizia watch the traditional Epiphany Day parade With husband King Felipe, 46, by her side, she then stood to watch the procession before retreating back inside the palace to welcome Juan del Rio Martin, the Military Archbishop of Spain.
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The Spanish royals attended an Epiphany parade in Madrid
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El Dia de los Reyes (the day of the kings) is as important as Christmas
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It marks the moment the Three Kings arrived to deliver gifts
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Celebrated with presents, a special cake and parades
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Moment comes after a troubled festive season for the Spanish royals
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Infanta Cristina was told she faces trial for tax fraud late last month
Ceremony: After the parade, the couple returned to the Palacio Real for more @placeholder celebrations
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As a result, Cristina has been asked to keep a low profile, has not been allowed to undertake royal duties since 2011 and was conspicuous by her absence at @placeholder's coronation.
If convicted, which would be a first for @placeholder's royal family, she could face up to four years in prison as well as a multi-million pound fine.