From the Rantburg Diplomacy Desk:
CRAWFORD, TEXAS- The king and queen of Spain flew to Texas for a dinner with US President George W Bush which is hoped will heal rifts between the two countries. King Juan Carlos and Queen Sofia travelled to Crawford, Texas, where they are to dine on Wednesday with Bush and his wife. | "Bienvenidos, your Majesties. Would you like some more cole slaw?" |
The Royal couple were invited by Bush after a series of diplomatic rows with Spain's Socialist government. The Spanish government has said through clenched teeth it welcomed the invitation of the Spanish King and Queen to meet US President George W Bush to thaw the frosty relations between the two countries. |