King Felipe VI
King Felipe VI
Felipe VIis the King of Spain. He ascended to the throne on 19 June 2014 following the abdication of his father, King Juan Carlos I. He was created Prince of Asturias in 1977 and as heir apparent to the throne, he worked to support philanthropic causes and to promote international fellowship among Spanish-speaking countries...
NationalitySpanish
ProfessionRoyalty
Date of Birth30 January 1968
CountrySpain
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I begin my reign with profound emotion at the honour of accepting the Crown, aware of the responsibility it entails and with the greatest hope for the future of Spain.
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I embody the renewed monarchy for a new time.
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We must never relent in our efforts to resolve conflicts through diplomacy and through all of the instruments bestowed by the Charter of the United Nations.
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It is possible for political forces to agree.
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Spain and the United States share the same values of democracy, liberty and fundamental freedoms.
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There must not be favoured treatment for those occupying a position of public responsibility.
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Together, for over 50 years, King Juan Carlos and Queen Sofia have devoted themselves to Spain.
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The men and women of my generation are heirs to that great collective success which has been admired worldwide and of which we are so proud. It is now up to us to pass it on to the coming generations.