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This is a list of monarchs of Spain, a dominion started with the dynastic union of the Catholic Monarchs of Spain— Ferdinand II of Aragon and Isabella I of Castile. The regnal numbers follow those of the rulers of Asturias, León, and Castile. Thus, Alfonso XII is numbered in succession to Alfonso XI of Castile.
The monarchy of Spain or Spanish monarchy (Spanish: Monarquía Española) is the constitutional form of government of Spain. It consists of a hereditary monarch who reigns as the head of state, being the highest office of the country. [1] The current King is Felipe VI since 19 June 2014, after the abdication of his father, King Juan Carlos I.
The current Spanish constitution refers to the monarchy as "The Crown" and the constitutional title of the monarch is simply rey/reina de España: [1] that is, "king/queen of Spain". However, the constitution allows for the use of other historic titles pertaining to the Spanish monarchy, [1] without specifying them.
The Monarchy of Spain was abolished twice in the 19th and 20th centuries (1873–1874 and 1931–1947) and replaced by republics. The Monarchs of the United Kingdom and Commonwealth realms inherit the throne by virtue of descent from Sophia of Hanover , according to the Act of Settlement 1701 .
These are lists of monarchs in Spain. Monarchs of the current state List of Spanish monarchs ... Kings of Alpuente, see Alpuente; List of Aragonese monarchs; List of ...
However, it is only during the Second Spanish Republic (1931–1939) that the official title of President of Spain (or President of the Republic) existed. Today, Spain is a constitutional monarchy, and there is thus no person holding the title of President of Spain. However, the prime minister holds the official title of President of the ...
The King (as the monarch) The members of the royal family. The Queen (as the consort) The Princess of Asturias (as the heir presumptive) Infanta Sofia (as daughter of the reigning king) The former monarch and consort King Juan Carlos; Queen Sofia; The Infantas of Spain in order of succession rights The Duchess of Lugo; Infanta Cristina of Spain
The Spanish monarch acted as king (or with the corresponding title) according to the political constitution of each kingdom, state, or lordship, [3] and thus, their formal power varied from one territory to another. However, they acted as a unified monarch over all the territories of the monarchy, [4] almost like a Composite Monarchy.