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Monarchy of Spain

The monarchy of Spain or Spanish monarchy (Spanish: Monarquía Española) is the constitutional form of government of Spain. It consists of a hereditary monarch that reigns as the head of state, being the highest office of the country.[1] The current King is Felipe VI since 19 June 2014, after the abdication of his father, King Juan Carlos I.

"Crown of Spain" redirects here. For the heraldic crown or physical regalia, see Regalia of Spain.

The Spanish monarchy is constitutionally referred to as The Crown (Spanish: La Corona), and it comprises the reigning monarch, his or her royal family, and the Royal Household, which supports and facilitates the sovereign in the exercise of his duties and prerogatives.[2][3] The Royal Family is currently represented by King Felipe VI, Queen Letizia, their daughters Leonor, Princess of Asturias, and Infanta Sofía, and the king's parents, King Juan Carlos and Queen Sofía.


The Spanish Constitution of 1978 re-established[1][note 1] a constitutional monarchy as the form of government for Spain after the end of the dictatorship of Francisco Franco and the restoration of democracy in 1977. The 1978 constitution affirmed the role of the King of Spain as the living personification and embodiment of the Spanish nation and a symbol of Spain's enduring unity and permanence and is also invested as the "arbitrator and the moderator" of Spanish institutions.[2][4] Constitutionally, the sovereign is the head of state and commander-in-chief of the Spanish Armed Forces.[2][4] The constitution codifies the use of royal styles and titulary, royal prerogatives, hereditary succession to the crown, compensation, and a regency-guardianship contingency in cases of the monarch's minority or incapacitation.[2][4] According to the Constitution, the monarch is also instrumental in promoting relations with the "nations of its historical community".[2][4] The monarch serves as honorary president of the Organization of Ibero-American States, representing over 700,000,000 people in twenty-four member nations worldwide. However, other expenses of the royal house are assumed by different government departments.

List of Spanish consorts

Line of succession to the Spanish throne

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Republicanism in Spain

Contemporary history of Spain

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