France makes King Felipe's bomb official: everyone knows it and it's good

King Felipe VI has once again become the protagonist of a news story that has made headlines around the world. This time, it is not because of his institutional role or a state event, but because of a different side that has surprised people beyond our borders. France has been the first country to highlight what happened, doing so enthusiastically and appreciating the monarch's commitment to one of the country's great cultural emblems.

Point de Vue magazine, which specializes in royal families, has provided all the details of this unexpected intervention by the head of state. Felipe VI has lent his image and voice to the Prado Museum, participating in a live Instagram broadcast that has been described as historic. This is the first time he has appeared so approachable on a social media platform, and he did so with naturalness, humor, and a clear message: culture is a matter of state.

Since 2017, the Prado has hosted a live Instagram broadcast every morning to greet its followers and welcome them to a new day of art. But on June 3, the event was special for a very specific reason: it marked the one thousandth (1,000th) broadcast of this digital space. To celebrate, the museum's communications team organized a broadcast with an exceptional guest that no one expected: King Felipe.

In France they applaud King Felipe

Because of his schedule, the monarch couldn't physically attend the museum, but he did participate from the Zarzuela Palace. In a relaxed tone, he began his appearance by greeting the more than 1.2 million followers that the Prado's Instagram account has. He also joked about the number of followers of the Royal Household, which is approaching that figure but hasn't reached it yet.

The scene was met with applause both in Spain and abroad. The king's gesture was understood as a way to directly support the museum, in a completely new format for him. His appearance showed a different side of the head of state: more approachable, more spontaneous, and clearly involved in promoting Spain's artistic heritage.

France has reacted quickly. The Point de Vue article highlights the enthusiasm with which Felipe VI has thrown himself into this collaboration. The magazine emphasizes that it was the first time the monarch appeared live on a social media platform and that the occasion was worthy of the experiment.

What has attracted the most attention is the naturalness with which Felipe VI adapted to the format. He didn't read a rigid speech or stick to a strict protocol; instead, he addressed viewers directly, as one of them. That spontaneity, according to the French press, is what has made his participation so well received by the public and so highly praised by critics.

The decision King Felipe has made

At Zarzuela, the decision to participate in the live broadcast was made with the idea of strengthening the bond between the institution and the world of culture. It wasn't a simple symbolic action, but a way to show that art and history are also essential pillars of the country. The fact that he did it through a platform like Instagram made it a commitment to modern and direct communication.

The French magazine, in its analysis, has interpreted this appearance as a sign of renewal within the Spanish monarchy. It considers that Felipe VI is managing to adapt to the new times without losing the dignity or seriousness of the position. It adds that this kind of gesture helps bring the institution closer to new generations, who are often distant from the traditional language of royalty.

The importance of having culture present in the speech of a head of state has also been highlighted. In this case, the support for the Prado Museum was not just a statement, but a personal involvement that has been highly appreciated by the public. That commitment was evident both in his gesture and in the message he conveyed.

France has made official what many were already saying: Felipe VI's gesture has been a success in every sense. It has served to give visibility to the Prado Museum, to show his most human side, and to remind everyone that culture is supported not only with words but also with actions. This is good news that, this time, has brought together monarchy, art, and social media in a single international round of applause.