The history of the Spanish national anthem - Fascinating Spain
It was first published in 1761 in a book of military bugle calls by Manuel de Espinosa de los Monteros . himno_nacional_de_espana_drzavna_ximna_spanije
King Charles III was so fond of the tune that in 1770 , he declared it the official "Honour March" played whenever the royal family appeared. Over time, as it followed the royals across the country, people began calling it the Marcha Real . The history of the Spanish national anthem -
The (Royal March), Spain’s national anthem, is famous for being one of the only national anthems in the world with no official lyrics . Its "story" is one of military tradition, royal favor, and a modern struggle to find words everyone can agree on. Origin: The "March of the Grenadiers" The (Royal March), Spain’s national anthem, is famous
The anthem began not as a song for a nation, but as a military signal.
Back then, it was known as the Marcha Granadera ("March of the Grenadiers").