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Felipe VI

Spanish King

Felipe Juan Pablo Alfonso de Todos los Santos de Borbón y Grecia was born on January 30, 1968 in Madrid. He’s the third and youngest child of former King Juan Carlos I and Sofia. As the only son, he inherited the throne after his father abducated in 2014. He is married to former journalist and TV presenter Letizia Ortiz. The couple have two children, Crown Princess Leonor and Infanta Sofia.

Spain: Exiled ex-King Juan Carlos returns for brief visit

Spain: Exiled ex-King Juan Carlos returns for brief visit 19.05.2022

The former Spanish monarch has returned to the country after spending nearly two years in self-imposed exile in the UAE. He was set to visit his son, King Felipe VI, in Madrid.
Germany's Angela Merkel receives Spain's Carlos V European Award

Germany's Angela Merkel receives Spain's Carlos V European Award 14.10.2021

In her acceptance speech, Merkel called on Europeans to work together to tackle important issues such as climate change. "Europe is only as strong as it is united," the chancellor said.
Protests, jeers greet Spanish King Felipe VI in Barcelona

Protests, jeers greet Spanish King Felipe VI in Barcelona 09.10.2020

The Spanish king and prime minister took part in the Barcelona New Economy Week in order to promote the country's ailing economy. Local politicians chose not to attend, but hundreds of protesters turned up.
Has Spain's former king Juan Carlos I fled to the Dominican Republic?

Has Spain's former king Juan Carlos I fled to the Dominican Republic? 04.08.2020

Juan Carlos I abdicated the throne in 2014 and has been plagued more recently by accusations of corruption. Spanish media have reported that he left abruptly for the Dominican Republic amid the allegations.

Spain begins 10 days of mourning for coronavirus victims

Spain begins 10 days of mourning for coronavirus victims 27.05.2020

A minute's silence was held in Spain to commence the mourning process, with both the Spanish king and the prime minister keen to pay their respects. The country has suffered more than 27,000 deaths from COVID-19.
Spanish king renounces inheritance from scandal-hit father

Spanish king renounces inheritance from scandal-hit father 16.03.2020

Spain's King Felipe VI has stripped his father, Juan Carlos I, of his palace allowance and given up what he was due to inherit from him after accusations of financial irregularities involving the former king.
Spain: Sanchez, Casado clash on Catalonia during TV debate

Spain: Sanchez, Casado clash on Catalonia during TV debate 05.11.2019

The independence issue took center stage as Spain's leading politicians debated the Catalan separatist movement ahead of Sunday's vote. At the same time, Spanish King Felipe VI faced protests while visiting Barcelona.
Barcelona recalls the horrors on first anniversary of terror attacks

Barcelona recalls the horrors on first anniversary of terror attacks 17.08.2018

Thousands in Barcelona have paid their respects to those killed on the first anniversary of the twin terrorist attacks in Catalonia. Spanish King Felipe IV presided over the ceremony on the Placa de Catalunya.
Spain's former king Juan Carlos makes Epiphany return

Spain's former king Juan Carlos makes Epiphany return 06.01.2018

The monarch, who abdicated in 2014 after several scandals, has taken part in a traditional military ceremony in Madrid. Until recently, his successor and son, King Felipe VI, had distanced himself from the 80-year-old.
Spain's King Felipe VI urges Catalan leaders to avoid new confrontation

Spain's King Felipe VI urges Catalan leaders to avoid new confrontation 24.12.2017

Days after Catalonia's separatist parties were voted back into power, Spain's King Felipe VI has urged political restraint. Catalan leaders, who are either in jail or exile, will likely struggle to form a new government.
Catalonia crisis: Spain pushes for unity on national holiday

Catalonia crisis: Spain pushes for unity on national holiday 12.10.2017

Concerns over Catalonia's possible secession have upped the stakes for this year's national holiday celebrations in Spain. Alongside a traditional military parade in Madrid, a pro-unity rally is expected in Barcelona.
Tens of thousands rally in Spain to avoid Catalan split

Tens of thousands rally in Spain to avoid Catalan split 07.10.2017

Tensions between Madrid and Barcelona have escalated since last week's disputed Catalan independence referendum. In response, thousands have joined demonstrations across Spain.
Catalonia independence vote: Spain threatens to arrest 700 mayors

Catalonia independence vote: Spain threatens to arrest 700 mayors 13.09.2017

Spain's state prosecutor has ordered a criminal probe of hundreds of Catalan mayors cooperating with the region's independence referendum. Spain's king and prime minister have both decried the vote as unconstitutional.
Barcelona anti-terror march attended by hundreds of thousands, King Felipe VI joins

Barcelona anti-terror march attended by hundreds of thousands, King Felipe VI joins 26.08.2017

Spanish King Felipe VI joined hundreds of thousands of demonstrators in a rally against violence in Barcelona on Saturday. The demonstrators marched to the Placa de Catalunya, the site of the August 17 attack.
Rajoy begins battle to form PP-led government in Spain

Rajoy begins battle to form PP-led government in Spain 29.07.2016

Spain's acting prime minister has begun efforts to form a government. Following inconclusive elections in June, the king has asked Mariano Rajoy to put together a plan to end a long-running parliamentary deadlock.
Spanish king dissolves parliament ahead of fresh elections

Spanish king dissolves parliament ahead of fresh elections 03.05.2016

Spain's political parties have passed the deadline to form a coalition government. The unprecedented stalemate stems from new groups Podemos and Ciudadanos breaking into a system usually dominated by two parties.
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