The gastronomic meal draws circles of family and friends closer together and, more generally, strengthens social ties.

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Klein anticipates that funders may initially come from trusted circles of relationships, such as friends, family, customers and vendors.

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Our correspondent adds that the mere fact that the King gave an interview shows that there is some concern in royal circles about the future of Spain's royal family.

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