At a large private dinner on the night of the meeting, he introduced himself to this reporter, made an impression as smart and friendly, and described himself as having a great time.
While Europe's monarchies will no doubt be smart enough to survive for some time to come, it is the British royals who have most to fear from the Spanish example.
Winehouse's parents, Mitch and Janis, heard her GP, Dr Christina Romete, describe the singer as intelligent and determined, and said she had been warned of the dangers of alcohol abuse.
''I don't think an intelligent young person is going to see this film and think, 'Oh, I now want to throw myself into this bizarre area of prostitution.