Queen Sofía of Spain
Sophia of Greece and Denmark (Greek: Σοφία, Spanish: Sofía; born 2 November 1938) is a member of the Spanish royal family and former Greek royal family who was Queen of Spain during the reign of her husband, King Juan Carlos I, from 1975 to 2014.
| Sofía | |
|---|---|
.jpg) Sofía in 2009 | |
| Queen consort of Spain | |
| 22 November 1975 – 19 June 2014 | |
| 27 November 1975 | |
| Born | Princess Sophia of Greece and Denmark 2 November 1938 Tatoi Palace, Athens, Kingdom of Greece |
| Spouse | Juan Carlos I of Spain (m. 1962) |
| Issue | |
| House | Glücksburg (by birth) Bourbon (by marriage) |
| Father | Paul of Greece |
| Mother | Frederica of Hanover |
| Religion | Roman Catholic prev. Greek Orthodox |
| Signature |  |
Biography
Sophia of Greece and Denmark was born on 2 November, 1938 in Athens. Her parents were King Paul and his wife Queen Frederica. Sophia is the sister of King Constantine II and Princess Irene.
She became queen upon her husband's accession in 1975.[1] On 19 June 2014, Juan Carlos abdicated in favor of their son Felipe VI.[2]
In 2023, Sophia attended the funeral of her brother, Constantine.
Titles
2 November 1938-14 May 1962: Her Royal Highness Princess Sophia of Greece and Denmark
14 May 1962-21 July 1969: Her Royal Highness Princess Sophia of Spain
21 July 1969-22 November 1975: Her Royal Highness The Princess of Spain
22 November 1975-19 June 2014: Her Majesty The Queen of Spain
19 June 2014-present: Her Majesty Queen Sofia of Spain
Queen Sofía Of Spain Media
Sofía and Juan Carlos at the wedding of Prince Karl of Hesse and Countess Yvonne Szapáry von Muraszombath, Széchysziget und Szapár, The Hague, 1966
Sofía departing the United States in 1986
A rainha da Espanha Sofia da Grécia.
Juan Carlos and Sofía laying a wreath in 2009
Royal monogram/cypher of Queen Sofía of Spain
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References
- ↑ Genealogisches Handbuch des Adels, Fürstliche Häuser XV. "Spanien". C.A. Starke Verlag, 1997, pp. 20, 100-101. (German). ISBN 978-3-79800-814-4
- ↑ "Spain will have two kings and two queens". Retrieved 14 June 2014.