article_snippet: King Felipe VI and French president Francois Hollande wife Letizia had been due to begin a state visit to Paris today in a trip intended to strengthen links between the two countries.
article_snippet: During a state visit to Paris, the Spanish royals were due to open an exhibition of the works of Spanish painter Diego Velazquez at the Grand Palais.
article_snippet: the Spanish royals were then planning to go at the City Hall to open a garden in honour of Spanish fighters in the Second World War, before Spain's King and Queen was due to speak at the National Assembly.
article_snippet: King Felipe VI of Spain and his wife Letizia had been due to start a three-day state visit to Paris, but the trip was abandoned today .
article_snippet: King Felipe was due to speak at the French National Assembly and open an art exhibition during the visit .
article_snippet: France rolled out the red carpet for Felipe, who arrived in Paris for King Felipe first state visit since taking the throne .