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Abdication of his father
- Felipe ascended the throne on 19 June 2014 upon the abdication of his father. His reign has been marked by his condemnation of the Catalan independence referendum that led to the 2017–18 Spanish constitutional crisis, the COVID-19 pandemic, and moves towards greater transparency in royal affairs.
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Jun 2, 2014 · Felipe VI of Spain acceded to the throne following the abdication of his father Juan Carlos - the first royal transition since the restoration of Spanish democracy. The new king received an...
- King Juan Carlos of Spain Abdicates
King Juan Carlos of Spain says the time has come to abdicate...
- Felipe Takes Over as Spanish King
Felipe VI of Spain has acceded to the throne, following the...
- Felipe's Challenges
Prince Felipe faces a daunting array of challenges as he...
- King Juan Carlos of Spain Abdicates
Jun 18, 2014 · Felipe VI of Spain has acceded to the throne, following the abdication of his father Juan Carlos. The retiring king helped introduce democracy after the death of dictator Gen Franco in...
Jun 19, 2014 · King Felipe becomes the new monarch at a time when the country faces major challenges: a wounded economy, demands for regional independence and dwindling support for the monarchy itself.
Sep 7, 2018 · Two weeks after abdicating the Spanish throne amidst sagging approval ratings, Juan Carlos symbolically removed his red sash—signifying his status as leader of the Spanish military—and wrapped it...
- Missy Sullivan
Jun 19, 2014 · AFP. His accession to the throne comes at a time when many in Spain are struggling with economic hardship. Meanwhile many Catalans want a referendum on independence, and there is a growing debate...
Jun 19, 2014 · At 10.47am, a serious-looking Felipe VI took his oath, Posadas proclaimed him king, and Congress cried out “Viva el rey! Viva España! ” as the national anthem was played again. Felipe then...
Feb 2, 2016 · MADRID (AFP) - King Felipe VI took the Spanish crown on Thursday, setting the stage for celebrations in the flag-festooned capital a day after his father quit the throne with tears in his...
