After the visit to the Atocha 's Virgin , the newlyweds went to the Royal Palace for the bridal banquet . In the banquet , both King and Crown 's heir gave a speech . The King , in his toast , expressed to Letizia the enormous happiness and enthusiasm of the entire Royal Family for this event , asked the new spouses to always think of Spain , and to dedicate " with love and devotion , the best of your efforts to the Spaniards , to join their hopes , share their illusions and be able to always fuse with their feelings and difficulties " , with the certainty that " you are inspired by the passion to serve this great , diverse and plural country , proud of its coexistence in democracy and freedom . " Prince Felipe corresponded with his words , in which he expressed his great happiness , that " we will always think of Spain and that our whole life will be dedicated to the welfare of the Spaniards , " and thanked the constant expressions of affection and generosity , especially those of both families . The Prince finished with an emotional memory for " the absent , those who were not criminally and brutally allowed to continue living their illusions and anxieties , and also those who today can not enjoy with them , free and civically of the Madrid spring that welcomes us and it raises our spirits " ( in a clear reference to the victims of 11-M )
11-M
2004 Madrid train bombings
Wedding of Prince Felipe and Letizia Ortiz