Here's The Moment Spanish King Juan Carlos Abdicated To His Son
Jun 19, 2014, 18:24 IST
On June 2, King Juan Carlos unexpectedly said he would abdicate in favor of his son.
Today, Spain saw their leader since 1975 officially handed over power to King Felipe VI.
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King Juan Carlos, 76, placed the Sash of Captain-General on his 46-year-old son during the ceremony at La Zarzuela Royal Palace in Madrid:
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Parliament swore in King Felipe VI as his family looked on:REUTERS/J. J. Guillen
Spain is currently in flux as social, territorial, and political tensions force the monarchy to overhaul institutions and address corruption. Consequently, approval for the royal family has dropped near its lowest standing ever.
Here is the economy that Felipe VI is inheriting:
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