It was a long-awaited day. Kings Felipe and Letizia accompanied by their daughters Leonor and Sofía have celebrated the 10th anniversary of the proclamation of Felipe VI. They have done so with a series of solemn events in which the emotion of this very special date has been present. The day started with the first appearance of the Spanish Royal Family from the balcony of the Royal Palace, from where they greeted and witnessed the solemn relief of the Royal Guard. Afterwards, the monarchs, the Princess of Asturias and Infanta Sofía presided over the ceremony of awarding decorations of the Order of Civil Merit. An emotional act that concluded with an intense speech by Felipe VI.
“Today it is ten years since I was proclaimed King before the Cortes Generales after taking the oath provided for in our Constitution. On June 19, 2014, I shared with all Spaniards my firm commitment of total dedication to Spain,” Felipe VI began this speech. low the watchful eye of his wife, Queen Letizia, and his daughters Leonor and Sofía. To this he added: “10 years in the face of history may not seem like a long period, but in constitutional, institutional and personal terms it is sufficient time to take stock with serenity and perspective.” Felipe VI has emphasized his commitment and has also spoken about how these ten years have also had a lot of weight on a personal level.
“I enthusiastically reaffirm my commitment,” he said, commenting that he will continue to do so despite the “personal cost that it may entail.” Some words that are giving a lot to talk about. She has also announced the motto she has chosen for this anniversary: ”Service, commitment and duty is the motto I have chosen.”
However, in his speech for his 10th anniversary as monarch, short and in which he reviewed his values as King of Spain, he wanted to have a nice gesture with your family. “In all this time I have had the great support of the Queen,” he said, turning his head towards his wife and smiling at her, a gesture to which Doña Letizia responded with another smile while immediately looking down so as not to steal the spotlight and contain her anger. emotion. Felipe VI has added about the role of his wife: “With will, dedication and sensitivity, your institutional activity has contributed enormously to giving visibility and attention to the needs of people, especially the most vulnerable.”
Felipe VI in the speech on the 10th anniversary of his proclamation.
Of course he also had beautiful and moving words for his daughters, who also smiled and with their gestures showed gratitude to their father. “Likewise, the Queen and I have had the growing support of our daughters and we want this to also be a special anniversary for them, together with the young people of their generation, they have begun to live and understand with the necessary critical spirit and eagerness of learning the reality of our collective lives and the complex dynamics of the world.
Felipe VI, ten years of reign in images
Then he had some exclusive words for Leonor and highlighted that her commitment will continue thanks to the Princess of Asturias as heir to the Crown, “as was made clear in her swearing in before the Cortes Generales upon reaching the age of majority.” “.
Queen Letizia and Infanta Sofía listen excitedly to the words that Felipe VI dedicated to them in his speech.
Queen Letizia, uncomfortable on her 10th anniversary as Queen of Spain
Letizia has delivered once again despite the pain and discomfort. The Queen has been serious and at times even seemed angry throughout the morning at the Royal Palace, all due to the intense pain in her feet due to the fracture from which she is still recovering and the Morton’s Neuroma that she suffers from it. The Queen wanted to be active but she had to use a stool on the balcony to support herself and make it more bearable, and once again she wore flat shoes, this time gold sandals.
With her usual professionalism, Letizia stood as long as necessary, but she seemed much more relaxed when she was finally able to sit down and listen, excited, to the words that her husband, King Felipe, had prepared to celebrate. such a special date. The recovery of Queen Letizia It is being long and has marked a date that will never be forgotten. Of course, both her daughters and her King have been very attentive to her at all times.
