The Royal family turned out on Wednesday – and so did the rain – as Spaniards celebrated their National Day with a traditional military parade through Madrid.
The Royal family turned out on Wednesday – and so did the rain – as Spaniards celebrated their National Day with a traditional military parade through Madrid.
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With patriotic pride at its height, Spain’s Defence Ministry challenged citizens to do 22 push-ups to honour those who risk their lives for the country amid global efforts to raise awareness of veteran suicide and mental health issues.
The results have gone viral on social media.
Las distintas unidades desplegadas en #Líbano aceptan el reto #22porEspana. Feliz Día de la Fiesta Nacional. pic.twitter.com/qMZDdvRtVC
— Estado Mayor Defensa (@EMADmde) 11 octobre 2016
Por todos los que dan su vida al servicio de su país nos sumamos a #22porEspaña y retamos a nuestros amigos de @PoliciaColombia ¿Aceptarán? pic.twitter.com/0WRPva7DN8
— Policía Nacional (@policia) 8 octobre 2016