Royal Family Transfer of Office

Name: Royal Family Transfer of Office
Start: 2025-04-10T18:00:00-04:00
End: 2025-04-10T18:30:00-04:00
Location: Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine

A heritage event commemorating the city's ties to Spain and the passing of the scepter.

Thursday, Apr. 10, 2025 | 6:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Royal Family Transfer of Office

(904) 814-1504

In the West Courtyard.
38 Cathedral Pl.
St. Augustine, FL 32084

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This St. Augustine heritage event commemorates the city's Spanish origins and the reign of Queen Marianna, King Juan Carlos, and Princess Margarita Maria. St. Augustine residents enact the parts of the Royal Family in full costume and pass the scepter in an annual ceremony just before Easter. This year, the transfer of royal duties will take place from 6:00 to 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 10, 2025, at the Cathedral Basilica West Courtyard.

Queen Marianna, King Juan Carlos, and Princess Margarita Maria were the Spanish royal family when the Castillo de San Marcos was commissioned in 1672. Queen Marianna saw the need for a stronger fortification in the New World, especially after the 1668 attack by English pirate Robert Searle, and commissioned the building of a masonry fort.

This event is open to the public.

Admission: Free

When: 6:00 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 10, 2025.

Where: Cathedral Basilica West Courtyard in downtown St. Augustine, Florida 32084.