King of Spain | |
Predecessor | Juan Carlos |
Born | 30 January 1968 Madrid, Spain |
Spouse | Letizia Ortiz Rocasolano |
Religion | Roman Catholic |
Felipe VI (Felipe Juan Pablo Alfonso de Todos los Santos de Borbón y Grecia, born 30 January 1968) is the King of Spain. He ascended the throne on 19 June 2014 following the abdication of his father, King Juan Carlos I. As heir apparent to the throne, he previously bore the title of Prince of Asturias, and worked to support philanthropic causes and to promote international fellowship among Spanish-speaking countries.
In accordance with the Spanish Constitution, as monarch, he is head of state and commander-in-chief of the Spanish Armed Forces and also plays a role in promoting relations with Hispanic America, the "nations of its historical community". He is married to Letizia Ortiz Rocasolano, with whom he has two daughters, Leonor and Sofía. Leonor, the elder, is his heir presumptive.