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'''The [[Infante]] Don Felipe, Prince of Asturias''' ''(Felipe Juan Pablo Alfonso de Todos los Santos de Borbón y de Grecia)'' born [[January 30]] |
'''The [[Infante]] Don Felipe, Prince of Asturias''' ''(Felipe Juan Pablo Alfonso de Todos los Santos de Borbón y de Grecia)'' born [[January 30]] [[1968]]), is the third child of [[Juan Carlos of Spain|King Juan Carlos]] and [[Sofia of Spain|Queen Sofía]] of [[Spain]]. As the [[Prince of Asturias]] he is the [[heir apparent]], meaning he is first in the [[line of succession]] to the [[Spanish monarchy|Spanish throne]]. |
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As heir to the Spanish throne he bears the official titles of Prince of [[Asturias]], Prince of [[Viana]], Prince of [[Gerona]], Duke of [[Montblanc]], Count of [[Cervera]] and Lord of [[Balaguer]]. |
As heir to the Spanish throne he bears the official titles of Prince of [[Asturias]], Prince of [[Viana]], Prince of [[Gerona]], Duke of [[Montblanc]], Count of [[Cervera]] and Lord of [[Balaguer]]. |
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If Prince Felipe becomes king as expected, he will be known as '''King Philip VI of Spain'''. |
If Prince Felipe becomes king as expected, he will be known as '''King Philip VI of Spain'''. |
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His godparents were his grandfather HRH [[Infante Juan, Count of Barcelona]] and his great-grandmother HM [[Victoria Eugenie of Battenberg|Queen Victoria Eugenia]]. |
His godparents were his grandfather HRH [[Infante Juan, Count of Barcelona]] and his great-grandmother HM [[Victoria Eugenie of Battenberg|Queen Victoria Eugenia]]. |
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==Activities in Spain and |
==Activities in Spain and abroad== |
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The Prince of Asturias attended high school at [[Lakefield College School]] in [[Ontario]], [[Canada]] and studied in the [[Autonomous University of Madrid]], where he earned a degree in Law. He also completed several course subjects on Economics. He completed his academic studies by obtaining a Master of Science in Foreign Service degree from the [[Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service]] at [[Georgetown University|Georgetown]], where he was the roommate of his cousin, [[Pavlos, Crown Prince of Greece|Pavlos, Prince of Greece]]. Prince Felipe has fulfilled his institutional commitments in his capacity as Heir to the Crown, chaired many official events in Spain, and participated in key events in different sectors and aspects of Spanish public life. |
The Prince of Asturias attended high school at [[Lakefield College School]] in [[Ontario]], [[Canada]] and studied in the [[Autonomous University of Madrid]], where he earned a degree in Law. He also completed several course subjects on Economics. He completed his academic studies by obtaining a Master of Science in Foreign Service degree from the [[Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service]] at [[Georgetown University|Georgetown]], where he was the roommate of his cousin, [[Pavlos, Crown Prince of Greece|Pavlos, Prince of Greece]]. Prince Felipe has fulfilled his institutional commitments in his capacity as Heir to the Crown, chaired many official events in Spain, and participated in key events in different sectors and aspects of Spanish public life. |
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The bachelorhood of Prince Felipe was an issue in the Spanish press for several years. His name was linked with several eligible women, but only two with any conviction: Spanish noblewoman Isabel Sartorius and Norwegian model Eva Sannum. Neither was viewed favourably, either by the Spanish people or the Royal Family. |
The bachelorhood of Prince Felipe was an issue in the Spanish press for several years. His name was linked with several eligible women, but only two with any conviction: Spanish noblewoman Isabel Sartorius and Norwegian model Eva Sannum. Neither was viewed favourably, either by the Spanish people or the Royal Family. |
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When he finally began a serious relationship, nothing was suspected before the official announcement. On [[November 1]] |
When he finally began a serious relationship, nothing was suspected before the official announcement. On [[November 1]] [[2003]] the Prince's engagement to [[Letizia, Princess of Asturias|Letizia Ortiz Rocasolano]], an award-winning television journalist formerly with [[CNN]], was proclaimed. The public generally approved of Letizia since she represented the modern woman--independent, cultured, and accomplished in her profession. |
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The couple married on the morning of [[May 22]] |
The couple married on the morning of [[May 22]] [[2004]] in the [[Catedral de la Almudena|Almudena Cathedral]] in [[Madrid]], with members of several European [[royal family|royal families]] attending. Ortiz had previously been married to Alonso Guerrero, a teacher and author; they were divorced in 2002. The wedding was watched by more than 25 million television viewers in Spain alone, and was broadcast throughout the world. Letizia Ortiz then gained the title '''HRH The Princess of Asturias''', but is often referred to as '''Princess Letizia'''. |
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On [[May 8]] |
On [[May 8]] [[2005]], the Spanish Royal House announced that the couple were expecting their first child in November. Princess Letizia gave birth to a girl at 2:35 AM on [[October 31]], [[2005]]. The newborn, HRH [[Infanta Leonor of Spain]], is the second in the succession to King Juan Carlos after Prince Felipe, and her birth may lead to a revision of the [[Spanish Constitution of 1978]] to abolish the precedence of male heirs over their older sisters. |
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On [[September 25]] |
On [[September 25]] [[2006]], the Royal House announced that the couple are expecting their second baby in May 2007. <ref>[http://www.casareal.es/esp//cronicas/Acto.jsp?acto=3564 Anuncio del próximo nacimiento del segundo hijo de SS.AA.RR. los Príncipes de Asturias]</ref> On [[28 November]], [[2006]], it was revealed that the child would be a girl <ref>[http://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/2006/11/28/letizia-daughter/]</ref>. [[Infanta Sofía of Spain|Infanta Sofía]] was born on [[April 29]] [[2007]] at 16.50pm weighing 3100 grams and measuring 50 cm. |
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==Public protest== |
==Public protest== |
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After the [[March 11, 2004 Madrid bombings]], the Prince, along with the Prince's sisters [[Infanta Elena of Spain|Elena]] and [[Infanta Cristina of Spain|Cristina]], became the first members of the Spanish royal family ever to take part in [[Aftermath of the 11 March 2004 Madrid train bombings#Observances following the attack|a public protest]]. |
After the [[March 11, 2004 Madrid bombings]], the Prince, along with the Prince's sisters [[Infanta Elena of Spain|Elena]] and [[Infanta Cristina of Spain|Cristina]], became the first members of the Spanish royal family ever to take part in [[Aftermath of the 11 March 2004 Madrid train bombings#Observances following the attack|a public protest]]. |
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==Social |
==Social work== |
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In addition to his official activities, Prince Felipe is Honorary President of several Associations and Foundations, such as the Codespa Foundation, which finances specific economic and social development activities in Ibero-America and other countries, and the Spanish branch of the Association of European Journalists, which is composed of outstanding communications professionals. Most noteworthy is the Príncipe de Asturias Foundation, where he presides annually the Awards ceremony of these highly prestigious Awards, at the international level, that carry his name. |
In addition to his official activities, Prince Felipe is Honorary President of several Associations and Foundations, such as the Codespa Foundation, which finances specific economic and social development activities in Ibero-America and other countries, and the Spanish branch of the Association of European Journalists, which is composed of outstanding communications professionals. Most noteworthy is the Príncipe de Asturias Foundation, where he presides annually the Awards ceremony of these highly prestigious Awards, at the international level, that carry his name. |
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On the occasion of the [[United Nations]] declaration of 2001 as the International Year of Volunteers, the UN [[Secretary General]], [[Kofi Annan]], named Prince Felipe an "Eminent Person" so that he could contribute on an international level towards enhancing the importance of voluntary workers. |
On the occasion of the [[United Nations]] declaration of 2001 as the International Year of Volunteers, the UN [[Secretary General]], [[Kofi Annan]], named Prince Felipe an "Eminent Person" so that he could contribute on an international level towards enhancing the importance of voluntary workers. |
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==Titles |
==Titles and arms== |
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[[Image:Escudo Principe Felipe.jpg|left|thumb|150px|The [[Coat of Arms of the Prince of Asturias|coat of arms]] of the Prince of Asturias]] |
[[Image:Escudo Principe Felipe.jpg|left|thumb|150px|The [[Coat of Arms of the Prince of Asturias|coat of arms]] of the Prince of Asturias]] |
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Felipe has been heir to the throne since the proclamation of his father in [[1975]]. In |
Felipe has been heir to the throne since the proclamation of his father in [[1975]]. In 1977, Felipe became [[Prince of Asturias]], the Spanish equivalent of [[Prince of Wales]]. |
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On [[April 21]] |
On [[April 21]] [[1990]], he became the first Bourbon to hold the [[Catalonia|Catalan]] title of [[Prince of Girona]]. Formerly no other Bourbon had ever held nor even used this title. He is also titled [[Prince of Viana]], [[Duke of Montblanc]], [[Count of Cervera]] and [[Lord of Balaguer]]. |
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On [[30 January]] [[1986]], at the age of 18, he swore allegiance to the [[Constitution]] and to the King in the Spanish [[Parliament]], fully accepting his institutional role as successor to [[the Crown]]. |
On [[30 January]] [[1986]], at the age of 18, he swore allegiance to the [[Constitution]] and to the King in the Spanish [[Parliament]], fully accepting his institutional role as successor to [[the Crown]]. |
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By Royal Decree 284/2001 of [[16 March]], HRH the Prince of Asturias’s [[Guidon]] and Standard were created. The Decree describes his [[Coat of arms of the Prince of Asturias|Coat of Arms]], his Guidon and his standard |
By Royal Decree 284/2001 of [[16 March]], HRH the Prince of Asturias’s [[Guidon]] and Standard were created. The Decree describes his [[Coat of arms of the Prince of Asturias|Coat of Arms]], his Guidon and his standard |
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==Titles and |
==Titles and honours== |
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*''His Royal Highness'' The Infante Felipe of Spain [[1968]]-[[1977]] |
*''His Royal Highness'' The Infante Felipe of Spain [[1968]]-[[1977]] |
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*''His Royal Highness'' The Infante Felipe, Prince of Asturias 1977-present |
*''His Royal Highness'' The Infante Felipe, Prince of Asturias 1977-present |
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Revision as of 03:10, 7 May 2007
Felipe, Prince of Asturias | |
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| Born | January 30, 1968 |
| Other names | Felipe Juan Pablo Alfonso |
| Title | Prince of Asturias, Infante of Spain |
| Spouse | Letizia Ortiz Rocasolano |
| Children | Infanta Leonor; Infanta Sofía |
| Relatives | Juan Carlos I of Spain and Sofia of Greece and Denmark |
The Infante Don Felipe, Prince of Asturias (Felipe Juan Pablo Alfonso de Todos los Santos de Borbón y de Grecia) born January 30 1968), is the third child of King Juan Carlos and Queen Sofía of Spain. As the Prince of Asturias he is the heir apparent, meaning he is first in the line of succession to the Spanish throne. As heir to the Spanish throne he bears the official titles of Prince of Asturias, Prince of Viana, Prince of Gerona, Duke of Montblanc, Count of Cervera and Lord of Balaguer. If Prince Felipe becomes king as expected, he will be known as King Philip VI of Spain.
Birth
Felipe was born in Madrid. His birth, after that of his two sisters, the infantas Elena and Cristina, ensured a male successor to the Spanish Throne.
His full name is His Royal Highness Prince Felipe Juan Pablo Alfonso y de la Santísima Trinidad y de Todos los Santos de Borbón y Grecia. The symbolic names given at his christening, by the Archbishop of Madrid Casimiro Morcillo Gonzalez included the names of the first Bourbon to reign in Spain; his grandfathers (Infante Juan, Count of Barcelona and Paul of Greece); his great-grandfather King Alfonso XIII of Spain; and All Saints (Todos los Santos) as is customary among the Bourbons. At the time of his birth he was titled as Infante of Spain.
His godparents were his grandfather HRH Infante Juan, Count of Barcelona and his great-grandmother HM Queen Victoria Eugenia.
Activities in Spain and abroad
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Extended royal family
Children of the late Duchess of Badajoz:
The Duchess of Soria and Hernani
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The Prince of Asturias attended high school at Lakefield College School in Ontario, Canada and studied in the Autonomous University of Madrid, where he earned a degree in Law. He also completed several course subjects on Economics. He completed his academic studies by obtaining a Master of Science in Foreign Service degree from the Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service at Georgetown, where he was the roommate of his cousin, Pavlos, Prince of Greece. Prince Felipe has fulfilled his institutional commitments in his capacity as Heir to the Crown, chaired many official events in Spain, and participated in key events in different sectors and aspects of Spanish public life.
Since October 1995, he has made a series of official visits to the Spanish Autonomous Communities with a view to gaining in-depth knowledge of Spain and making contact with other Spaniards.
He holds regular meetings with constitutional bodies and the main state institutions in order to keep in touch with their activities. He also attends meetings of the various bodies of the Central Administration and of the Autonomous Communities as required by his national and international institutional activities.
He grants public and private audiences to a large number of people with a view to receiving up-to-date information on national and international affairs. In particular, he holds meetings with people close to his own generation with outstanding careers in political, economic, cultural and media circles.
When HM the King is unable to attend, he presides over the annual presentation of dispatches to Officers and Non-Commissioned Officers of the Armed Forces and participates in military exercises held by the three services.
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| Reference style | His Royal Highness |
| Spoken style | Your Royal Highness |
| Alternative style | Sir |
He has made many official visits to European countries and to Latin America, as well as to countries in the Arab world, the Far East, and Australia. He shows special interest in all matters related to the European Union, the Middle East, North Africa, and Latin America.
Since January 1996, the Prince of Asturias has represented the Spanish State at the swearing-in ceremonies for Latin American Presidents.
He has also played a very active role in the promotion of Spain's economic and commercial interests and of Spanish language and culture in foreign countries. He frequently presides at economic and trade fairs held by Spain abroad (Expotecnia, Expoconsumo, and Expohabitat), and is especially interested in promoting the creation of Centres and University Chairs to disseminate the history and current situation of Spain in major foreign universities
Participation in the Olympics
He was a member of the Olympic sailing team at the Barcelona Games in 1992, which recalled his mother's and uncle's position on the Greek sailing team in 1960. He also took part in the opening ceremony as the Spanish team's standard bearer. He finished in sixth position in the Sailing class and obtained an Olympic Diploma. He stands 197 cm (6' 6") in height.
Marriage and children
The bachelorhood of Prince Felipe was an issue in the Spanish press for several years. His name was linked with several eligible women, but only two with any conviction: Spanish noblewoman Isabel Sartorius and Norwegian model Eva Sannum. Neither was viewed favourably, either by the Spanish people or the Royal Family.
When he finally began a serious relationship, nothing was suspected before the official announcement. On November 1 2003 the Prince's engagement to Letizia Ortiz Rocasolano, an award-winning television journalist formerly with CNN, was proclaimed. The public generally approved of Letizia since she represented the modern woman--independent, cultured, and accomplished in her profession.
The couple married on the morning of May 22 2004 in the Almudena Cathedral in Madrid, with members of several European royal families attending. Ortiz had previously been married to Alonso Guerrero, a teacher and author; they were divorced in 2002. The wedding was watched by more than 25 million television viewers in Spain alone, and was broadcast throughout the world. Letizia Ortiz then gained the title HRH The Princess of Asturias, but is often referred to as Princess Letizia.
On May 8 2005, the Spanish Royal House announced that the couple were expecting their first child in November. Princess Letizia gave birth to a girl at 2:35 AM on October 31, 2005. The newborn, HRH Infanta Leonor of Spain, is the second in the succession to King Juan Carlos after Prince Felipe, and her birth may lead to a revision of the Spanish Constitution of 1978 to abolish the precedence of male heirs over their older sisters.
On September 25 2006, the Royal House announced that the couple are expecting their second baby in May 2007. [1] On 28 November, 2006, it was revealed that the child would be a girl [2]. Infanta Sofía was born on April 29 2007 at 16.50pm weighing 3100 grams and measuring 50 cm.
Public protest
After the March 11, 2004 Madrid bombings, the Prince, along with the Prince's sisters Elena and Cristina, became the first members of the Spanish royal family ever to take part in a public protest.
Social work
In addition to his official activities, Prince Felipe is Honorary President of several Associations and Foundations, such as the Codespa Foundation, which finances specific economic and social development activities in Ibero-America and other countries, and the Spanish branch of the Association of European Journalists, which is composed of outstanding communications professionals. Most noteworthy is the Príncipe de Asturias Foundation, where he presides annually the Awards ceremony of these highly prestigious Awards, at the international level, that carry his name.
Within the framework of these institutions which work towards aims of general interest, he focuses his interest on activities in the fields of development projects, voluntary work, the environment, universities, the integration of young people in the workplace and business, relations between business circles and society and social communication.
On the occasion of the United Nations declaration of 2001 as the International Year of Volunteers, the UN Secretary General, Kofi Annan, named Prince Felipe an "Eminent Person" so that he could contribute on an international level towards enhancing the importance of voluntary workers.
Titles and arms
Felipe has been heir to the throne since the proclamation of his father in 1975. In 1977, Felipe became Prince of Asturias, the Spanish equivalent of Prince of Wales.
On April 21 1990, he became the first Bourbon to hold the Catalan title of Prince of Girona. Formerly no other Bourbon had ever held nor even used this title. He is also titled Prince of Viana, Duke of Montblanc, Count of Cervera and Lord of Balaguer.
On 30 January 1986, at the age of 18, he swore allegiance to the Constitution and to the King in the Spanish Parliament, fully accepting his institutional role as successor to the Crown.
By Royal Decree 284/2001 of 16 March, HRH the Prince of Asturias’s Guidon and Standard were created. The Decree describes his Coat of Arms, his Guidon and his standard
Titles and honours
- His Royal Highness The Infante Felipe of Spain 1968-1977
- His Royal Highness The Infante Felipe, Prince of Asturias 1977-present
References
See also
- Prince of Asturias Awards
- Coat of arms of the Prince of Asturias
- Line of succession to the Spanish Throne
- Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service
- Spanish monarchy full Titulary