“The Goverment of the Nation, in representation of the spaniards, has the honor to El Gobierno de la Nación, en nombre y representación de los españoles, tiene el honor de spread his congratulations to HRH Mr. Felipe of Borbón and of Grecia and to Mrs. Letizia Ortiz Rocasolano, in reference to their engagement, that will take place tomorrow (from this date) 22nd May, in Madrid.
The Goverment also wants to highlight the importance of this event for the Head of the Government.
The Crown, as our Constitutions says, is the continuity of the State, it's simbol of his union and permanence, it's its highest representation and referees the work of the institutions.
The spanish people have shown over the last weeks the happiness being produced by this event and the simpathy they fell for Mr. Felipe and Mrs. Letizia. The Government wishes, likewise, pass on his loyalty, his respect and his su lealtad, su respeto and his affection.

Madrid, 21st May 2004”

Government of Spain

"I hope that their happiness will be the mirror of the happiness of all the spanish people."

José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero (President of the Government of Spain)