Spain's King Juan Carlos has abdicated, PM Rajoy says
- 10 years ago
Mariano Rajoy, the Spanish prime minister, has announced during a press conference that Juan Carlos, king of Spain, has abdicate.
The prime minister said that the Crown Prince Felipe will take over the throne.
Rajoy also said a new constitutional amendment will be proposed to allow abdication.
“His majesty, King Juan Carlos, has just communicated to me his will to give up the throne,“ Rajoy announced, “I’m convinced this is the best moment for change.”
The king’s daughter, Princess Cristina, and her husband, Inaki Urdangarin, are under investigation in a corruption case, Reuters reports.
The king, whose health is failing and has had a number of hip operations in recent years, is stepping down for personal reasons, Rajoy said.
(with Reuters)
The prime minister said that the Crown Prince Felipe will take over the throne.
Rajoy also said a new constitutional amendment will be proposed to allow abdication.
“His majesty, King Juan Carlos, has just communicated to me his will to give up the throne,“ Rajoy announced, “I’m convinced this is the best moment for change.”
The king’s daughter, Princess Cristina, and her husband, Inaki Urdangarin, are under investigation in a corruption case, Reuters reports.
The king, whose health is failing and has had a number of hip operations in recent years, is stepping down for personal reasons, Rajoy said.
(with Reuters)