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The monarchy of Spain or Spanish monarchy ( Spanish: Monarquía Española) is the constitutional form of government of Spain. It consists of a hereditary monarch that 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 .
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The current Spanish constitution refers to the monarchy as "The Crown" and the constitutional title of the monarch is simply rey/reina de España: 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.
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The coat of arms of Spain represents Spain and the Spanish nation, including its national sovereignty and the country's form of government, a constitutional monarchy. It appears on the flag of Spain and it is used by the Government of Spain, the Cortes Generales, the Constitutional Court, the Supreme Court, and other state institutions.
The crown is in a purely Neoclassical style. Its iconography is openly related to the exaltation of the monarchy. The laurel wreaths allude to abundance, and the orb and cross reference earthly and heavenly power. Used as a symbol of the Spanish monarchy, it accompanies the sceptre made in the 17th century both in the proclamation and swearing ...