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The Royal Family at the Museum
María Merino Cabrera, Clerical Support, 1977-2004The Royal Family at the Museum
María Merino Cabrera, Clerical Support, 1977-2004
Our current king came with his class when he was 6 or 7. A friend called him to give him some sweets and he took them right away. Then he had to run up the stairs because he had fallen behind.
The relationship between the Royal Family and the Prado Museum was quite direct.
One of my first anecdotes was with the King of Spain when they went to see the exhibition at the Palace of Velázquez. I was in the first hall. We were told to stay after the exhibition closed because some visitors were coming, but they didn't tell us who they were. The door opened and I saw King Juan Carlos walking straight towards me. I moved back against the wall. He was coming to shake our hands and we had been there waiting to see who came in through the door. Those things happened…
She joined the Museum after passing a state exam in 1977, being one of the first women to belong to the Special Corps of Junior Officials, then going on to provide clerical support.
Interview recorded on December 18, 2017
Interview index
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Arriving at the Museum -
The Special Unit of Subordinates -
Javier Morales. Defence of equality -
The Museum of yesterday and today -
Joaquín Rodrigo. In spite of his being blind, he loved painting -
The Royal Family at the Museum -
The experience with the directors -
Ms. Manuela Mena. Affinity since her days as a student -
Camilo José Cela and censorship -
Retiring at 70
- Included in themes
- Exceptional visits
- RDF
- RDF
Collective
Concierge
Francisco Manso Guerrero
Gallery attendant and Clerical Support, 1966-1991
José Torreblanca Prieto
Grandson of José Prieto, Lead Concierge, 1936-1948
Theme
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Voces del Prado