Behind the selfie:
“We are in Spain on Merkos Shlichus to reach out to Jewish people in remote locations. We were making Mivtzoim rounds on the street near one of the most popular tourist attractions in the country – Mallorca Palace.
“We got to meet the new Spanish King Felipe VI and welcome him on behalf of entire Chabad-Lubavitch and the Jewish community.
“He gave us a very warm welcome.”
As far as I know none of Europe’s Monarch’s have actual ruling power any more, but they are still held in high esteem by their populace and have duties at many national events. Only in Asian, Moslem and some Oriental countries do a few have true absolute ruling authority.
I’m not completely sure though I am pretty confident that the brocha for royalty is only recited when seeing a true monarch whereas the king of Spain would not qualify as such being that he is quite far from holding absolute power, Spain is basically governed by its parliament and prime minister not it’s king.
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You’re supposed to make a special bracha when you see a king or royalty!
It’s a rare opportunity, unless you work with them
Bochurim are princes and sons of the most high, King of Kings. It is a most fitting circumstance. You boys are fantastic, keep up the great work. Hope you remembered to make the brocha when one comes in contact with royalty!
How lucky you are!!! 🙂 🙂 🙂
This guy is worth $20million, there are people in Beis Shmuel that make that much every year
The Spanish King Felipe got a chance to meet not 1 but 2 Kings, two Jews, the Rebbe’s Chassidm
Chabad has a kesher with the King of Spain for many years. This is a nice Hemshech.
WWMN – Malchus amiti.
Always with a smile.
Rebbes bochurim are hooked up! Great call on that selfie!#YLT.. Mlt 😉
Mendy and Dani that’s amazing hashgicho Protos!