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President Macron and King Felipe VI Visit an Exhibition at The Chateau de Versailles - Versailles

President Macron and King Felipe VI Visit an Exhibition at The Chateau de Versailles - Versailles

President Emmanuel Macron and King Felipe VI of Spain visit the exhibition "The Grand Dauphin (1661-1711), Son of a King, Father of a King, and Never King," dedicated to the son of Louis XIV and father of Philip V of Spain, the first sovereign of the Spanish Bourbon dynasty, from which King Felipe VI descends. This cultural event will celebrate the historical, political, human, and artistic ties that bind France and Spain, at the Versailles' Palace near Paris, France, on January 13, 2026. Photo by Dominique Jacovides/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Macron and King Felipe VI Visit an Exhibition at The Chateau de Versailles - Versailles

President Macron and King Felipe VI Visit an Exhibition at The Chateau de Versailles - Versailles

President Emmanuel Macron and King Felipe VI of Spain visit the exhibition "The Grand Dauphin (1661-1711), Son of a King, Father of a King, and Never King," dedicated to the son of Louis XIV and father of Philip V of Spain, the first sovereign of the Spanish Bourbon dynasty, from which King Felipe VI descends. This cultural event will celebrate the historical, political, human, and artistic ties that bind France and Spain, at the Versailles' Palace near Paris, France, on January 13, 2026. Photo by Dominique Jacovides/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Macron and King Felipe VI Visit an Exhibition at The Chateau de Versailles - Versailles

President Macron and King Felipe VI Visit an Exhibition at The Chateau de Versailles - Versailles

President Emmanuel Macron and King Felipe VI of Spain visit the exhibition "The Grand Dauphin (1661-1711), Son of a King, Father of a King, and Never King," dedicated to the son of Louis XIV and father of Philip V of Spain, the first sovereign of the Spanish Bourbon dynasty, from which King Felipe VI descends. This cultural event will celebrate the historical, political, human, and artistic ties that bind France and Spain, at the Versailles' Palace near Paris, France, on January 13, 2026. Photo by Dominique Jacovides/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Macron and King Felipe VI Visit an Exhibition at The Chateau de Versailles - Versailles

President Macron and King Felipe VI Visit an Exhibition at The Chateau de Versailles - Versailles

President Emmanuel Macron and King Felipe VI of Spain visit the exhibition "The Grand Dauphin (1661-1711), Son of a King, Father of a King, and Never King," dedicated to the son of Louis XIV and father of Philip V of Spain, the first sovereign of the Spanish Bourbon dynasty, from which King Felipe VI descends. This cultural event will celebrate the historical, political, human, and artistic ties that bind France and Spain, at the Versailles' Palace near Paris, France, on January 13, 2026. Photo by Dominique Jacovides/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Macron and King Felipe VI Visit an Exhibition at The Chateau de Versailles - Versailles

President Macron and King Felipe VI Visit an Exhibition at The Chateau de Versailles - Versailles

President Emmanuel Macron and King Felipe VI of Spain visit the exhibition "The Grand Dauphin (1661-1711), Son of a King, Father of a King, and Never King," dedicated to the son of Louis XIV and father of Philip V of Spain, the first sovereign of the Spanish Bourbon dynasty, from which King Felipe VI descends. This cultural event will celebrate the historical, political, human, and artistic ties that bind France and Spain, at the Versailles' Palace near Paris, France, on January 13, 2026. Photo by Dominique Jacovides/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Macron and King Felipe VI Visit an Exhibition at The Chateau de Versailles - Versailles

President Macron and King Felipe VI Visit an Exhibition at The Chateau de Versailles - Versailles

President Emmanuel Macron and King Felipe VI of Spain visit the exhibition "The Grand Dauphin (1661-1711), Son of a King, Father of a King, and Never King," dedicated to the son of Louis XIV and father of Philip V of Spain, the first sovereign of the Spanish Bourbon dynasty, from which King Felipe VI descends. This cultural event will celebrate the historical, political, human, and artistic ties that bind France and Spain, at the Versailles' Palace near Paris, France, on January 13, 2026. Photo by Dominique Jacovides/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Macron and King Felipe VI Visit an Exhibition at The Chateau de Versailles - Versailles

President Macron and King Felipe VI Visit an Exhibition at The Chateau de Versailles - Versailles

President Emmanuel Macron and King Felipe VI of Spain visit the exhibition "The Grand Dauphin (1661-1711), Son of a King, Father of a King, and Never King," dedicated to the son of Louis XIV and father of Philip V of Spain, the first sovereign of the Spanish Bourbon dynasty, from which King Felipe VI descends. This cultural event will celebrate the historical, political, human, and artistic ties that bind France and Spain, at the Versailles' Palace near Paris, France, on January 13, 2026. Photo by Dominique Jacovides/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Macron and King Felipe VI Visit an Exhibition at The Chateau de Versailles - Versailles

President Macron and King Felipe VI Visit an Exhibition at The Chateau de Versailles - Versailles

President Emmanuel Macron and King Felipe VI of Spain visit the exhibition "The Grand Dauphin (1661-1711), Son of a King, Father of a King, and Never King," dedicated to the son of Louis XIV and father of Philip V of Spain, the first sovereign of the Spanish Bourbon dynasty, from which King Felipe VI descends. This cultural event will celebrate the historical, political, human, and artistic ties that bind France and Spain, at the Versailles' Palace near Paris, France, on January 13, 2026. Photo by Dominique Jacovides/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Macron and King Felipe VI Visit an Exhibition at The Chateau de Versailles - Versailles

President Macron and King Felipe VI Visit an Exhibition at The Chateau de Versailles - Versailles

President Emmanuel Macron and King Felipe VI of Spain visit the exhibition "The Grand Dauphin (1661-1711), Son of a King, Father of a King, and Never King," dedicated to the son of Louis XIV and father of Philip V of Spain, the first sovereign of the Spanish Bourbon dynasty, from which King Felipe VI descends. This cultural event will celebrate the historical, political, human, and artistic ties that bind France and Spain, at the Versailles' Palace near Paris, France, on January 13, 2026. Photo by Dominique Jacovides/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Macron and King Felipe VI Visit an Exhibition at The Chateau de Versailles - Versailles

President Macron and King Felipe VI Visit an Exhibition at The Chateau de Versailles - Versailles

President Emmanuel Macron and King Felipe VI of Spain visit the exhibition "The Grand Dauphin (1661-1711), Son of a King, Father of a King, and Never King," dedicated to the son of Louis XIV and father of Philip V of Spain, the first sovereign of the Spanish Bourbon dynasty, from which King Felipe VI descends. This cultural event will celebrate the historical, political, human, and artistic ties that bind France and Spain, at the Versailles' Palace near Paris, France, on January 13, 2026. Photo by Dominique Jacovides/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Macron and King Felipe VI Visit an Exhibition at The Chateau de Versailles - Versailles

President Macron and King Felipe VI Visit an Exhibition at The Chateau de Versailles - Versailles

President Emmanuel Macron and King Felipe VI of Spain visit the exhibition "The Grand Dauphin (1661-1711), Son of a King, Father of a King, and Never King," dedicated to the son of Louis XIV and father of Philip V of Spain, the first sovereign of the Spanish Bourbon dynasty, from which King Felipe VI descends. This cultural event will celebrate the historical, political, human, and artistic ties that bind France and Spain, at the Versailles' Palace near Paris, France, on January 13, 2026. Photo by Dominique Jacovides/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Macron and King Felipe VI Visit an Exhibition at The Chateau de Versailles - Versailles

President Macron and King Felipe VI Visit an Exhibition at The Chateau de Versailles - Versailles

President Emmanuel Macron and King Felipe VI of Spain visit the exhibition "The Grand Dauphin (1661-1711), Son of a King, Father of a King, and Never King," dedicated to the son of Louis XIV and father of Philip V of Spain, the first sovereign of the Spanish Bourbon dynasty, from which King Felipe VI descends. This cultural event will celebrate the historical, political, human, and artistic ties that bind France and Spain, at the Versailles' Palace near Paris, France, on January 13, 2026. Photo by Dominique Jacovides/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Macron and King Felipe VI Visit an Exhibition at The Chateau de Versailles - Versailles

President Macron and King Felipe VI Visit an Exhibition at The Chateau de Versailles - Versailles

President Emmanuel Macron and King Felipe VI of Spain visit the exhibition "The Grand Dauphin (1661-1711), Son of a King, Father of a King, and Never King," dedicated to the son of Louis XIV and father of Philip V of Spain, the first sovereign of the Spanish Bourbon dynasty, from which King Felipe VI descends. This cultural event will celebrate the historical, political, human, and artistic ties that bind France and Spain, at the Versailles' Palace near Paris, France, on January 13, 2026. Photo by Dominique Jacovides/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Macron and King Felipe VI Visit an Exhibition at The Chateau de Versailles - Versailles

President Macron and King Felipe VI Visit an Exhibition at The Chateau de Versailles - Versailles

President Emmanuel Macron and King Felipe VI of Spain visit the exhibition "The Grand Dauphin (1661-1711), Son of a King, Father of a King, and Never King," dedicated to the son of Louis XIV and father of Philip V of Spain, the first sovereign of the Spanish Bourbon dynasty, from which King Felipe VI descends. This cultural event will celebrate the historical, political, human, and artistic ties that bind France and Spain, at the Versailles' Palace near Paris, France, on January 13, 2026. Photo by Dominique Jacovides/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Macron and King Felipe VI Visit an Exhibition at The Chateau de Versailles - Versailles

President Macron and King Felipe VI Visit an Exhibition at The Chateau de Versailles - Versailles

President Emmanuel Macron and King Felipe VI of Spain visit the exhibition "The Grand Dauphin (1661-1711), Son of a King, Father of a King, and Never King," dedicated to the son of Louis XIV and father of Philip V of Spain, the first sovereign of the Spanish Bourbon dynasty, from which King Felipe VI descends. This cultural event will celebrate the historical, political, human, and artistic ties that bind France and Spain, at the Versailles' Palace near Paris, France, on January 13, 2026. Photo by Dominique Jacovides/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Macron and King Felipe VI Visit an Exhibition at The Chateau de Versailles - Versailles

President Macron and King Felipe VI Visit an Exhibition at The Chateau de Versailles - Versailles

President Emmanuel Macron and King Felipe VI of Spain visit the exhibition "The Grand Dauphin (1661-1711), Son of a King, Father of a King, and Never King," dedicated to the son of Louis XIV and father of Philip V of Spain, the first sovereign of the Spanish Bourbon dynasty, from which King Felipe VI descends. This cultural event will celebrate the historical, political, human, and artistic ties that bind France and Spain, at the Versailles' Palace near Paris, France, on January 13, 2026. Photo by Dominique Jacovides/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Macron and King Felipe VI Visit an Exhibition at The Chateau de Versailles - Versailles

President Macron and King Felipe VI Visit an Exhibition at The Chateau de Versailles - Versailles

President Emmanuel Macron and King Felipe VI of Spain visit the exhibition "The Grand Dauphin (1661-1711), Son of a King, Father of a King, and Never King," dedicated to the son of Louis XIV and father of Philip V of Spain, the first sovereign of the Spanish Bourbon dynasty, from which King Felipe VI descends. This cultural event will celebrate the historical, political, human, and artistic ties that bind France and Spain, at the Versailles' Palace near Paris, France, on January 13, 2026. Photo by Dominique Jacovides/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Macron and King Felipe VI Visit an Exhibition at The Chateau de Versailles - Versailles

President Macron and King Felipe VI Visit an Exhibition at The Chateau de Versailles - Versailles

President Emmanuel Macron and King Felipe VI of Spain visit the exhibition "The Grand Dauphin (1661-1711), Son of a King, Father of a King, and Never King," dedicated to the son of Louis XIV and father of Philip V of Spain, the first sovereign of the Spanish Bourbon dynasty, from which King Felipe VI descends. This cultural event will celebrate the historical, political, human, and artistic ties that bind France and Spain, at the Versailles' Palace near Paris, France, on January 13, 2026. Photo by Dominique Jacovides/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Macron and King Felipe VI Visit an Exhibition at The Chateau de Versailles - Versailles

President Macron and King Felipe VI Visit an Exhibition at The Chateau de Versailles - Versailles

President Emmanuel Macron and King Felipe VI of Spain visit the exhibition "The Grand Dauphin (1661-1711), Son of a King, Father of a King, and Never King," dedicated to the son of Louis XIV and father of Philip V of Spain, the first sovereign of the Spanish Bourbon dynasty, from which King Felipe VI descends. This cultural event will celebrate the historical, political, human, and artistic ties that bind France and Spain, at the Versailles' Palace near Paris, France, on January 13, 2026. Photo by Dominique Jacovides/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Macron and King Felipe VI Visit an Exhibition at The Chateau de Versailles - Versailles

President Macron and King Felipe VI Visit an Exhibition at The Chateau de Versailles - Versailles

President Emmanuel Macron and King Felipe VI of Spain visit the exhibition "The Grand Dauphin (1661-1711), Son of a King, Father of a King, and Never King," dedicated to the son of Louis XIV and father of Philip V of Spain, the first sovereign of the Spanish Bourbon dynasty, from which King Felipe VI descends. This cultural event will celebrate the historical, political, human, and artistic ties that bind France and Spain, at the Versailles' Palace near Paris, France, on January 13, 2026. Photo by Dominique Jacovides/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Macron and King Felipe VI Visit an Exhibition at The Chateau de Versailles - Versailles

President Macron and King Felipe VI Visit an Exhibition at The Chateau de Versailles - Versailles

President Emmanuel Macron and King Felipe VI of Spain visit the exhibition "The Grand Dauphin (1661-1711), Son of a King, Father of a King, and Never King," dedicated to the son of Louis XIV and father of Philip V of Spain, the first sovereign of the Spanish Bourbon dynasty, from which King Felipe VI descends. This cultural event will celebrate the historical, political, human, and artistic ties that bind France and Spain, at the Versailles' Palace near Paris, France, on January 13, 2026. Photo by Dominique Jacovides/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Macron and King Felipe VI Visit an Exhibition at The Chateau de Versailles - Versailles

President Macron and King Felipe VI Visit an Exhibition at The Chateau de Versailles - Versailles

President Emmanuel Macron and King Felipe VI of Spain visit the exhibition "The Grand Dauphin (1661-1711), Son of a King, Father of a King, and Never King," dedicated to the son of Louis XIV and father of Philip V of Spain, the first sovereign of the Spanish Bourbon dynasty, from which King Felipe VI descends. This cultural event will celebrate the historical, political, human, and artistic ties that bind France and Spain, at the Versailles' Palace near Paris, France, on January 13, 2026. Photo by Dominique Jacovides/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Macron and King Felipe VI Visit an Exhibition at The Chateau de Versailles - Versailles

President Macron and King Felipe VI Visit an Exhibition at The Chateau de Versailles - Versailles

President Emmanuel Macron and King Felipe VI of Spain visit the exhibition "The Grand Dauphin (1661-1711), Son of a King, Father of a King, and Never King," dedicated to the son of Louis XIV and father of Philip V of Spain, the first sovereign of the Spanish Bourbon dynasty, from which King Felipe VI descends. This cultural event will celebrate the historical, political, human, and artistic ties that bind France and Spain, at the Versailles' Palace near Paris, France, on January 13, 2026. Photo by Dominique Jacovides/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Macron and King Felipe VI Visit an Exhibition at The Chateau de Versailles - Versailles

President Macron and King Felipe VI Visit an Exhibition at The Chateau de Versailles - Versailles

President Emmanuel Macron and King Felipe VI of Spain visit the exhibition "The Grand Dauphin (1661-1711), Son of a King, Father of a King, and Never King," dedicated to the son of Louis XIV and father of Philip V of Spain, the first sovereign of the Spanish Bourbon dynasty, from which King Felipe VI descends. This cultural event will celebrate the historical, political, human, and artistic ties that bind France and Spain, at the Versailles' Palace near Paris, France, on January 13, 2026. Photo by Dominique Jacovides/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Macron and King Felipe VI Visit an Exhibition at The Chateau de Versailles - Versailles

President Macron and King Felipe VI Visit an Exhibition at The Chateau de Versailles - Versailles

President Emmanuel Macron and King Felipe VI of Spain visit the exhibition "The Grand Dauphin (1661-1711), Son of a King, Father of a King, and Never King," dedicated to the son of Louis XIV and father of Philip V of Spain, the first sovereign of the Spanish Bourbon dynasty, from which King Felipe VI descends. This cultural event will celebrate the historical, political, human, and artistic ties that bind France and Spain, at the Versailles' Palace near Paris, France, on January 13, 2026. Photo by Dominique Jacovides/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Macron and King Felipe VI Visit an Exhibition at The Chateau de Versailles - Versailles

President Macron and King Felipe VI Visit an Exhibition at The Chateau de Versailles - Versailles

President Emmanuel Macron and King Felipe VI of Spain visit the exhibition "The Grand Dauphin (1661-1711), Son of a King, Father of a King, and Never King," dedicated to the son of Louis XIV and father of Philip V of Spain, the first sovereign of the Spanish Bourbon dynasty, from which King Felipe VI descends. This cultural event will celebrate the historical, political, human, and artistic ties that bind France and Spain, at the Versailles' Palace near Paris, France, on January 13, 2026. Photo by Dominique Jacovides/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Macron and King Felipe VI Visit an Exhibition at The Chateau de Versailles - Versailles

President Macron and King Felipe VI Visit an Exhibition at The Chateau de Versailles - Versailles

President Emmanuel Macron and King Felipe VI of Spain visit the exhibition "The Grand Dauphin (1661-1711), Son of a King, Father of a King, and Never King," dedicated to the son of Louis XIV and father of Philip V of Spain, the first sovereign of the Spanish Bourbon dynasty, from which King Felipe VI descends. This cultural event will celebrate the historical, political, human, and artistic ties that bind France and Spain, at the Versailles' Palace near Paris, France, on January 13, 2026. Photo by Dominique Jacovides/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Macron and King Felipe VI Visit an Exhibition at The Chateau de Versailles - Versailles

President Macron and King Felipe VI Visit an Exhibition at The Chateau de Versailles - Versailles

President Emmanuel Macron and King Felipe VI of Spain visit the exhibition "The Grand Dauphin (1661-1711), Son of a King, Father of a King, and Never King," dedicated to the son of Louis XIV and father of Philip V of Spain, the first sovereign of the Spanish Bourbon dynasty, from which King Felipe VI descends. This cultural event will celebrate the historical, political, human, and artistic ties that bind France and Spain, at the Versailles' Palace near Paris, France, on January 13, 2026. Photo by Dominique Jacovides/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Macron and King Felipe VI Visit an Exhibition at The Chateau de Versailles - Versailles

President Macron and King Felipe VI Visit an Exhibition at The Chateau de Versailles - Versailles

President Emmanuel Macron and King Felipe VI of Spain visit the exhibition "The Grand Dauphin (1661-1711), Son of a King, Father of a King, and Never King," dedicated to the son of Louis XIV and father of Philip V of Spain, the first sovereign of the Spanish Bourbon dynasty, from which King Felipe VI descends. This cultural event will celebrate the historical, political, human, and artistic ties that bind France and Spain, at the Versailles' Palace near Paris, France, on January 13, 2026. Photo by Dominique Jacovides/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Macron and King Felipe VI Visit an Exhibition at The Chateau de Versailles - Versailles

President Macron and King Felipe VI Visit an Exhibition at The Chateau de Versailles - Versailles

President Emmanuel Macron and King Felipe VI of Spain visit the exhibition "The Grand Dauphin (1661-1711), Son of a King, Father of a King, and Never King," dedicated to the son of Louis XIV and father of Philip V of Spain, the first sovereign of the Spanish Bourbon dynasty, from which King Felipe VI descends. This cultural event will celebrate the historical, political, human, and artistic ties that bind France and Spain, at the Versailles' Palace near Paris, France, on January 13, 2026. Photo by Dominique Jacovides/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Macron and King Felipe VI Visit an Exhibition at The Chateau de Versailles - Versailles

President Macron and King Felipe VI Visit an Exhibition at The Chateau de Versailles - Versailles

President Emmanuel Macron and King Felipe VI of Spain visit the exhibition "The Grand Dauphin (1661-1711), Son of a King, Father of a King, and Never King," dedicated to the son of Louis XIV and father of Philip V of Spain, the first sovereign of the Spanish Bourbon dynasty, from which King Felipe VI descends. This cultural event will celebrate the historical, political, human, and artistic ties that bind France and Spain, at the Versailles' Palace near Paris, France, on January 13, 2026. Photo by Dominique Jacovides/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Macron and King Felipe VI Visit an Exhibition at The Chateau de Versailles - Versailles

President Macron and King Felipe VI Visit an Exhibition at The Chateau de Versailles - Versailles

President Emmanuel Macron and King Felipe VI of Spain visit the exhibition "The Grand Dauphin (1661-1711), Son of a King, Father of a King, and Never King," dedicated to the son of Louis XIV and father of Philip V of Spain, the first sovereign of the Spanish Bourbon dynasty, from which King Felipe VI descends. This cultural event will celebrate the historical, political, human, and artistic ties that bind France and Spain, at the Versailles' Palace near Paris, France, on January 13, 2026. Photo by Dominique Jacovides/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Macron and King Felipe VI Visit an Exhibition at The Chateau de Versailles - Versailles

President Macron and King Felipe VI Visit an Exhibition at The Chateau de Versailles - Versailles

President Emmanuel Macron and King Felipe VI of Spain visit the exhibition "The Grand Dauphin (1661-1711), Son of a King, Father of a King, and Never King," dedicated to the son of Louis XIV and father of Philip V of Spain, the first sovereign of the Spanish Bourbon dynasty, from which King Felipe VI descends. This cultural event will celebrate the historical, political, human, and artistic ties that bind France and Spain, at the Versailles' Palace near Paris, France, on January 13, 2026. Photo by Dominique Jacovides/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Aerial Rome - Italy

Illustration - Aerial Rome - Italy

ITALY - ROMA - VATICAN - INTERIOR OF ST. PETER'S BASILICA - PHOTO POINT 14 : IN THE CENTER OF THE TRANSEPT, THE BALDAQUIN (WHICH OVERCOMES THE HIGH ALTAR), DIRECTED BY BERNINI. THIS 60-TON, 29-METER TALL GILT BRONZE PIECE IS CONSIDERED THE LARGEST BRONZE STRUCTURE IN THE WORLD. FOR ITS REALIZATION, BUT ALSO TO SINK THE ARTILLERY OF THE CASTEL SANT'ANGELO, POPE URBAN VIII HAD THE BRONZE TAKEN FROM THE PORTICO OF THE PANTHEON OF ROME (1ST CENTURY BC). UNDER THE BALDACHIN, THE PAPAL HIGH ALTAR. SINCE 1594, A MARBLE BLOCK FROM ANCIENT ROME SERVES AS ALTAR TO THE BASILICA. A DOUBLE STAIRCASE DESCENDS TO THE CRYPT, BUILT EXACTLY IN LINE WITH THE TOMB OF ST. PETER, ADORNED WITH A MEDIEVAL MOSAIC OF CHRIST. A MEDIEVAL MOSAIC OF CHRIST. Photo by Stephane Compoint/Only World/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Loire Valley

Illustration - Loire Valley

FRANCE - LOIRE VALLEY - LOIR ET CHER (41) - CASTLE OF CHAMBORD : THE LARGE STAIRCASE WITH DOUBLE REVOLUTION (OR "DOUBLE HELIX"), WHICH ONE PROBABLY OWES TO LEONARDO DA VINCI, INCLUDES 2 RAMPS SUPERIMPOSED IN A HELIX ONE ABOVE THE OTHER ALLOWING, THANKS TO A HOLLOW CORE PIERCED WITH OPENINGS, TO A PERSON WHO DESCENDS NOT TO MEET THE ONE WHO GOES UP. PLACED IN THE CENTER OF THE DUNGEON, A REVOLUTIONARY DESIGN FOR THE TIME, IT SERVES THE TWO FLOORS, THE TERRACE, AND DISTRIBUTES THE ROOMS IN SYMMETRY. THIS PLAN IS INSPIRED BY THE TUSCAN VILLAS, NAMELY A CROSS VESTIBULE SERVED BY A CENTRAL STAIRCASE. NEARLY TWO HUNDRED CARVED CAPITALS ADORN THE PILASTERS OF THE STAIRCASE. Photo by Stephane Compoint/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Loire Valley

Illustration - Loire Valley

FRANCE - LOIRE VALLEY - LOIR ET CHER (41) - CASTLE OF CHAMBORD : THE LARGE STAIRCASE WITH DOUBLE REVOLUTION (OR "DOUBLE HELIX"), WHICH ONE PROBABLY OWES TO LEONARDO DA VINCI, INCLUDES 2 RAMPS SUPERIMPOSED IN A HELIX ONE ABOVE THE OTHER ALLOWING, THANKS TO A HOLLOW CORE PIERCED WITH OPENINGS (PHOTO), TO A PERSON WHO DESCENDS NOT TO MEET THE ONE WHO GOES UP. PLACED IN THE CENTER OF THE DUNGEON, A REVOLUTIONARY DESIGN FOR THE TIME, IT SERVES THE TWO FLOORS, THE TERRACE, AND DISTRIBUTES THE ROOMS IN SYMMETRY. THIS PLAN IS INSPIRED BY THE TUSCAN VILLAS, NAMELY A CROSS VESTIBULE SERVED BY A CENTRAL STAIRCASE. NEARLY TWO HUNDRED CARVED CAPITALS ADORN THE PILASTERS OF THE STAIRCASE. Photo by Stephane Compoint/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Russian drone wreckage damages apartment block in Shevchenkivskyi district of Kyiv

Russian drone wreckage damages apartment block in Shevchenkivskyi district of Kyiv

A resident of a five-storey apartment building in the Shevchenkivskyi district that was damaged by the falling Russian drone debris that killed two people died carries a cat as she descends into an underground passage with a cat while talking on the phone, Kyiv, Ukraine, on May 7, 2025. (Photo by Danylo Antoniuk/Ukrinform)

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MD: President Trump Speaks at CPAC

MD: President Trump Speaks at CPAC

U.S. President Donald Trump descends from Marine One as he arrives at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center for the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) on February 22, 2025 in Oxon Hill, Maryland. (Photo by Samuel Corum/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM)

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MD: President Trump Speaks at CPAC

MD: President Trump Speaks at CPAC

Marine One descends at the landing zone next to the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center before U.S. President Donald Trump speaks at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) on February 22, 2025 in Oxon Hill, Maryland. (Photo by Samuel Corum/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM)

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MD: President Trump Speaks at CPAC

MD: President Trump Speaks at CPAC

Marine One descends at the landing zone next to the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center before U.S. President Donald Trump speaks at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) on February 22, 2025 in Oxon Hill, Maryland. (Photo by Samuel Corum/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM)

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MD: President Trump Speaks at CPAC

MD: President Trump Speaks at CPAC

Marine One descends at the landing zone next to the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center before U.S. President Donald Trump speaks at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) on February 22, 2025 in Oxon Hill, Maryland. (Photo by Samuel Corum/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM)

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VOLLEY - Coppa Italia - Del Monte Coppa Italia - Final - Cucine Lube Civitanova vs Rana Verona

VOLLEY - Coppa Italia - Del Monte Coppa Italia - Final - Cucine Lube Civitanova vs Rana Verona

The Italian flag descends from the sky during the national anthem during the match between Cucine Lube Civitanova vs Rana Verona at Unipol Arena Casalecchio di Reno (BO) - 26gen2025 during the Final Del Monte Coppa Italia. during Del Monte Coppa Italia - Final - Cucine Lube Civitanova vs Rana Verona , Italian Volleyball Men Cup match in Bologna, Italy, January 26 2025

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VOLLEY - Coppa Italia - Del Monte Coppa Italia - Final - Cucine Lube Civitanova vs Rana Verona

VOLLEY - Coppa Italia - Del Monte Coppa Italia - Final - Cucine Lube Civitanova vs Rana Verona

The cup descends from the sky during the match between Cucine Lube Civitanova vs Rana Verona at Unipol Arena Casalecchio di Reno (BO) - 26gen2025 during the Final Del Monte Coppa Italia. during Del Monte Coppa Italia - Final - Cucine Lube Civitanova vs Rana Verona , Italian Volleyball Men Cup match in Bologna, Italy, January 26 2025

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Dense fog in Kyiv

Dense fog in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - NOVEMBER 25, 2024 - The fog descends on Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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Dense fog in Kyiv

Dense fog in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - NOVEMBER 25, 2024 - A man walks along the streets illuminated by the headlights of cars as the fog descends on Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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Dense fog in Kyiv

Dense fog in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - NOVEMBER 25, 2024 - A man walks along the streets illuminated by the headlights of cars as the fog descends on Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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Dense fog in Kyiv

Dense fog in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - NOVEMBER 25, 2024 - Streetlamps glow in the fog at night as the fog descends on Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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Dense fog in Kyiv

Dense fog in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - NOVEMBER 25, 2024 - A streetlamp illuminates the trees at night as the fog descends on Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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Dense fog in Kyiv

Dense fog in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - NOVEMBER 25, 2024 - A mans silhouette stands out in the dark due to the headlights of cars as the fog descends on Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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Dense fog in Kyiv

Dense fog in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - NOVEMBER 25, 2024 - The fog descends on Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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