Monarchy of Spain
The monarchy of Spain (Spanish: Monarquía Española), known as The Crown (Spanish: La Corona), is a constitutional institution and the highest office of Spain.[1]
| King of Spain | |
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| Spanish: Rey de España | |
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| Incumbent | |
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| Felipe VI since 19 June 2014 | |
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| Style | His Majesty |
| Heir presumptive | Leonor, Princess of Asturias |
| First monarch | Ferdinand V (Jure Uxoris) Charles I (Jure Matris) Philip II (Suo jure) |
| Residence | Royal Palace of Madrid (official) Palace of Zarzuela (private) |
| Website | The Spanish Monarchy |
The Spanish monarchy is currently represented by King Felipe VI, Queen Letizia, and their daughters Leonor, Princess of Asturias, and Infanta Sofía.
Monarchy Of Spain Media
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Dynastic line from the first Visigothic kings to Felipe VI
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Spanish Royal Crown and Scepter
Felipe of Bourbon and Greece takes the oath before the Cortes Generales during the proclamation ceremony at the Palacio de las Cortes, Madrid the 19th of June, 2014.
Spanish Royal Flag/Standard
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Knight's insignia of the Order of the Golden Fleece
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Statue of Queen Urraca in the Parque del Buen Retiro in Madrid. Urraca succeeded as queen in 1108.
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A copy of the Spanish Constitution, signed by King Juan Carlos, is held at the Palace of the Cortes.
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King Felipe VI addressing Parliament in the opening session of the 14th Cortes Generales
Members of the Organization of Ibero-American States. King Felipe VI serves as president.
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Emblem of Spanish Armed Forces
References
- ↑ Powell, Charles, Juan Carlos of Spain; Self Made Monarch, St. Martin's Press, INC
