<![CDATA[Ara Balears in English - Marivent Palace]]> 10 <![CDATA[A (horrible) day in Marivent]]> Going to Marivent Palace—that building that should belong to the Mallorcans, but is enjoyed only by the Bourbons—is an adventure if the purpose of the visit is work. I've attended many meetings between the president of the Spanish government and the head of state, and the situation is as precarious as ever. The journalists covering this meeting at Marivent—with subsequent statements that aren't exactly notable for their content—seem suspicious of some macabre plot to undermine the monarchy. Upon arrival, we're searched, scanned, and sent out by dogs to sniff everything we're carrying. Thankfully, laptops, pens, and notebooks aren't yet considered dangerous objects, but I suppose it's just a matter of time.

]]> <![CDATA[The kings and princesses are received at the Marivent Palace, while some people ask for the town to return.]]>

Princess Leonor and Infanta Sofía participated this Monday for the first time in the reception traditionally held by the King and Queen at the Marivent Palace in Palma. Queen Sofía also attended the reception, having traveled to Palma specifically to attend the event. However, a group of protesters also attended the event, gathering at the palace gates demanding its return to the town. The protesters displayed signs reading "Recuperem Marivent" and banners defending Catalan.

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