Felipe VI
House House of Bourbon Father Juan Carlos I of Spain Mother Sofía of Greece and Denmark Born (1968-01-30) 30 January 1968 (age 47) Madrid, Spain Religion Roman Catholicism Signature Spanish Royal Family HM The King HM The Queen HRH The Princess of Asturias HRH Infanta Sofía HM King Juan Carlos I HM Queen Sofía HRH The Duchess of Lugo HRH The Duchess of Palma de Mallorca HE The Duke of Palma de Mallorca Extended royal family HRH The Duchess of Badajoz HRH The Duchess of Soria and Hernani HE The Duke of Soria and Hernani HRH The Dowager Duchess of Calabria HRH The Duke of Calabria HRH The Duchess of Calabria v t e Felipe VI (/fɨˈlɪpˌ -ˈliː-ˌ -peɪ/, Spanish: [feˈlipe]; born 30 January 1968) is the King of Spain. He succeeded to the throne on 19 June 2014 following the abdication of his father, King Juan Carlos I. As heir apparent to the throne, he previously bore the title of Prince of Asturias, and worked to support philanthropic causes and to promote international fellowship among Spanish-speaking countries. In accordance with the Spanish Constitution, as monarch, he is head of state and commander-in-chief of the Spanish Armed Forces, and also plays a role in promoting relations with Hispanic America, the "nations of its historical community". He is married to Letizia Ortiz Rocasolano, with whom he has two daughters, Leonor and Sofía. Leonor, the elder, is his heir presumptive.