File photo dated on 06 August 2012 of Spain’s Crown Prince Felipe (L), Princess Letizia, and their daughters, Princess Leonor (R) and Princess Sofia, as they visit Soller in Palma de Mallorca, Spain. Spanish Prime Minister, Mariano Rajoy (unseen), announced in a press conference on 02 June 2014 that King Juan Carlos I has decided to abdicate in favour of his son Crown Prince Felipe. Princess Leonor will become Crown Prinncess and Princess of Asturias when her father, Crown Prince Felipe becomes King of Spain. BALLESTEROS/EFE/Newscom. License this image from Newscom.com: efephotos297252
At a June 19 coronation ceremony, Spain’s former Crown Prince Felipe became King Felipe VI. Felipe’s wife, Letzia, was crowned Spain’s Queen consort. Former Spanish king, Juan Carlos, who announced his decision to abdicate the throne in early June 2014. Juan Carlos’ abdication paved the way for his son and daughter-in-law to take on their new royal roles.
Although he has two elder sisters, the 46-year-old monarch is the only son of Juan Carlos. Felipe married Letizia Ortiz in 2004, and the couple have since had two daughters, Leonor and Sofia. King Felipe’s resume is impressive. The new monarch competed in the 1992 Olympic games for the Spanish yachting team, and also holds two degrees – a law degree from Madrid Autonomous University, and a degree in International Relations from Georgetown University.
Felipe and Letzia hope to improve many of the problems that Spain has faced recently and mend the tarnished reputation of the Spanish royal family. Head back to Newscom, where you can always find more images of King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia.
Spains King Juan Carlos plans to abdicate and pave the way for his son, Crown Prince Felipe, to take over, the Spanish prime minister Mariano Rajoy told the country on Monday in an announcement broadcast nationwide.. .Pictured: King Juan Carlos, Queen Sofia. Princess ELena, Pricness Cristina,Prince Felipe. Splash News/Newscom. License this image from Newscom.com: spnphotosfive327312
June 10, 2014: Felipe, Prince of Asturias, Letizia, Princess of Asturias presiding over the meeting of the “Board of the Prince of Asturias Foundation”, the Prince of Asturias Board and protecting members at Royal Palace in Madrid, Spain. infspma-04/INFphoto.com/Newscom. License this image from Newscom.com: infphotostwo064387
Spain’s Prince Felipe smiles as he attends the decommissioning ceremony of the aircraft carrier bearing his name, the Principe Asturias, in Rota, southern Spain in this February 6, 2013 file photo. Spain’s King Juan Carlos is abdicating after almost 40 years on the throne and his son Prince Felipe will succeed him, Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy said on June 2, 2014 in a surprise announcement. Marcelo del Pozo/REUTERS/Newscom. License this image from Newscom.com: rtrlsix484680
Stock images of Prince Felipe and Princess Letizia.. .Pictured: Prince Felipe and Princess Letizia. Splash News/Newscom. License this image from Newscom.com: spnphotosfive348861
Spain’s Crown Prince Felipe reviews a guard of honour upon his arrival to ‘Monsenor Oscar Arnulfo Romero’ international airport in Comalapa, El Salvador, 31 May 2014. Prince Felipe will attend on 01 June the investiture ceremony of El Salvador’s elected President Salvador Sanchez Ceren. ROBERTO ESCOBAR/EPA/Newscom. License this image from Newscom.com: epalive208288
Spain’s Crown Prince Felipe and Princess Letizia arrive for a reception marking Spain’s Armed Forces Day at the Royal palace in Madrid June 8, 2014. Spain’s King Juan Carlos said on June 2 he would abdicate in favour of his son Prince Felipe, aiming to revive the scandal-hit monarchy at a time of economic hardship and growing discontent with the wider political elite. ANDREA COMAS/POOL/Newscom. License this image from Newscom.com: rtrlsix495865
Spanish Crown Prince Felipe waves as he leaves the International Tourism Trade Fair (FITUR) on its inauguration day in Madrid in this January 22, 2014 file photo. Spain’s King Juan Carlos is abdicating after almost 40 years on the throne and his son Prince Felipe will succeed him, Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy said on June 2, 2014 in a surprise announcement. JUAN MEDINA/REUTERS/Newscom. License this image from Newscom.com: rtrlsix484683
Spain’s Princess Letizia and Crown Prince Felipe walk through the throne room as they attend a welcome ceremony before a gala dinner for Mexico’s President Enrique Pena at the Royal Palace in Madrid June 9, 2014. Pena Nieto was in Spain on an official two-day visit. Picture taken June 9, 2014. POOL/REUTERS/Newscom. License this image from Newscom.com: rtrlsix506030
