Plus, just this year, he underwent a hip replacement , which can marginally increase a person's leg length. So while his height is reported at six feet, chances are he measures up a little differently these days.
View On One Page. Photo 0 of Previous Next Start Slideshow. You May Also Like. Prince Harry. But it will mark a historical achievement: the first time that any king on the Spanish throne has passed the crown to one of his offspring since Little more than two weeks have passed since year-old King Juan Carlos announced that he would be abdicating in favour of his son. On Wednesday evening, Juan Carlos will make his move official, signing into law his abdication and bringing an end to his year reign.
Felipe will take over as of midnight on Wednesday. Felipe will play to the cameras on Thursday, marking the handover in a one-hour ceremony at Spain's lower house of parliament. Clad in the navy-blue uniform of Spain's army, he will swear to safeguard the country's constitution and its laws in front of an audience of hundreds of Spanish politicians. A military parade will cap off the occasion and Spain's new senior royal family will be driven through central Madrid's wide avenues in a covered Rolls-Royce.
They will end up at Madrid's old royal palace — now a historical ceremonial venue — where both generations of Spanish royalty will wave to the crowds from the front balcony. He pointed to the many Spaniards who call themselves Juancarlistas, referring to the idea that they back Juan Carlos but not the monarchy.
That task is a tough one. The Spanish monarchy's popularity has sunk to record lows in recent years. As Ortiz was explaining her plans to leave her job in the media, Felipe interrupted her. She snapped at him, "Let me finish! On Monday, Juan Carlos assured Spaniards that his son "embodied stability" for the country. He pointed to the "long and profound" economic crisis, saying it was time to pass the crown to "a younger generation, with new energies, determined to take on the transformations and reforms demanded by the current situation".
Felipe has repeatedly hinted that the monarchy will be different under his leadership. Instead, Felipe and his wife have focused their attention on taking over an increasing number of public functions from his father, including Spain's most recent National Day celebrations.
He had been groomed his whole life to serve the Spanish people, the prince told a reporter in This article is more than 7 years old.
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