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Post by Aidan Work on Jun 2, 2014 14:05:30 GMT
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Post by kingapolloxxxii on Jun 7, 2014 5:19:19 GMT
it's a shame to see the King abdicate; he has done so much for Spain;in today's world people seem to value what have you done for me now--not what have you done for a lifetime; I am sure that he feels its what is best for the country and stabilizing the monarchy.
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Post by paulchen on Jun 12, 2014 10:41:09 GMT
Is there any indication yet as to what title(s) Their majesties will take after HM The King abdicates? Examples in European monarchies seem to be 50:50 between reverting back to Prince(ss) or retaining the regal title [Belgium and Luxembourg, for example].
Would the title Count of Barcelona be resurrected? Is a dukedom in the pipeline?
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Post by Cinderella on Jun 12, 2014 20:24:20 GMT
Somewhere I read that he does not want to take a title of nobility, though I don't know if that's true.
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Post by observer on Jun 14, 2014 1:02:33 GMT
Somewhere I read that he does not want to take a title of nobility, though I don't know if that's true. I think that the Spanish Government plans to follow the Belgian/Luxemberger example, and retain their present styles and titles. |
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Post by kingapolloxxxii on Jun 17, 2014 5:13:20 GMT
Does anyone know why there will not be a religious blessing at the future King swearing in ceremony? the Catholic church has been such a integral part of Spanish royalty for centuries I find it odd; I am not a religious person but a firm believer in traditions having a place in modern society.
In reference to King Juan Carlos and Queen Sofia's future title status I have read that they will maintain their titles.
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Post by observer on Jun 17, 2014 9:14:23 GMT
Does anyone know why there will not be a religious blessing at the future King swearing in ceremony? the Catholic church has been such a integral part of Spanish royalty for centuries I find it odd; I am not a religious person but a firm believer in traditions having a place in modern society. In reference to King Juan Carlos and Queen Sofia's future title status I have read that they will maintain their titles. I would guess that there is to be no religious blessing because this is not a coronation but a constitutional inauguration. Despite newspaper reports referring to the "crowning" of the new king and/or his "coronation," he won't wear the crown and there hasn't been a coronation in Spain for around 500 years. Moreover, as there is no established church in Spain, why should any church be involved in a state occasion? And, given the scandals surrounding both members of the royal family and of the Catholic church (particularly the child trafficking by nuns affair, and child sex abuse), perhaps it is wiser not to associate that church with the inauguration of a new monarch. The Spanish catholic church also has a Francoist past, another reason for not involving it now, perhaps. |
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