Felipe VI
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
devoted juan themselves
Together, for over 50 years, King Juan Carlos and Queen Sofia have devoted themselves to Spain.
based distinct diverse equality solidarity unified ways
In a unified and diverse Spain, based on the equality of and solidarity between its people, there is room for all of us. And for all of our feelings and sensitivities and our distinct ways of being Spaniards.
constantly earn respect trust
The crown must constantly earn citizens' appreciation, respect and trust.
faith
I want to reaffirm, as king, my faith in the unity of Spain.
great trust
We have a great country, we are a great nation - let us trust in it.
admired collective coming generation great men pass success women worldwide
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.
treatment
There must not be favoured treatment for those occupying a position of public responsibility.
share spain states united
Spain and the United States share the same values of democracy, liberty and fundamental freedoms.
means public
Public office must not be a means to profit or become rich.
assist objective prevent primary
Our primary objective must be to prevent wars, and when we fail in this, we must protect and assist the innocent victims.
Millions of Spaniards have Catalonia in their hearts.
forces
It is possible for political forces to agree.
bestowed charter conflicts efforts united
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.
cut
We mustn't hesitate to cut corruption at its roots.