The Spanish monarchy has a turbulent past. In 1932 King Alfonso XIII went into exile as a result of the Spanish Civil war, and Spain now became a republic. In 1969 General Franco's hold on Spain began to decline and he declared Juan Carlos, the grandson of King Alfonso (Franco decided to skip over Alfonso's son due to political differences) as heir to the Spanish throne. Franco believed that the young prince would be able to continue the conservative, almost fascist style of regime. General Franco misjudged and Prince Juan Carlos began meeting with exiles and liberal reformers. In 1975 General Franco died and Juan Carlos became King Juan Carlos I of Spain. In 2014 Juan Carlos I abdicated and his son became King Felipe VI of Spain. Spain currently practices Male-Preference primogeniture. Though there are plans to change it to absoloute primogeniture the Spanish government deems it not urgent as currently the King has two daughters and no sons.
Reigning Monarch: King Felipe VI of Spain married to Queen Letizia of Spain
Heiress Presumptive: Infanta Leonor, Princess of Asturias (Daughter of King)
2). Infanta Sofia (Daughter of King)
3). Infanta Elena, Duchess of Lugo (Sister of King)
4). Felipe de Marichalar (Nephew of King)
5). Victoria de Marichalar (Niece of King)
6). Infanta Cristina (Sister of King)
7). Juan Urdangarin (Nephew of King)
8). Pablo Urdangarin (Nephew of King)
9). Miguel Urdangarin (Nephew of King)
10). Irene Urdangarin (Niece of King)
Also in the family
King Juan Carlos I of Spain (Father of King)
Queen Sofia of Spain (Mother of King)
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