His reign has been marked by his dissolution of the Spanish Parliament in 2016 (so that new elections could be called), strong condemnation of the Catalonian independence referendum, the COVID-19 pandemic, and moves towards greater transparency in royal affairs. įelipe ascended the throne on 19 June 2014 upon the abdication of his father. In accordance with the Spanish Constitution, as monarch, he is head of state and commander-in-chief of the Spanish Armed Forces with the military rank of Captain General, and also plays the role of the supreme representation of Spain in international relations.
In 2004, Felipe married TV news journalist Letizia Ortiz with whom he has two daughters, Leonor (his heir presumptive) and Sofía. He is the son of former King Juan Carlos I and Queen Sofía, and has two elder sisters, Infanta Elena, Duchess of Lugo, and Infanta Cristina.
Felipe Juan Pablo Alfonso de Todos los Santos de Borbón y Greciaįelipe VI ( Spanish: Felipe Juan Pablo Alfonso de Todos los Santos de Borbón y Grecia born 30 January 1968) is King of Spain.
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