Madrid, Jun 19 (EFE).- Felipe VI was sworn in and proclaimed king of Spain before Parliament on Thursday in a ceremony in the lower house of the legislature.
The speaker of the lower house of Parliament, Jesus Posada, swore in the new monarch, who received a long round of applause from the lawmakers and officials present for the ceremony.
Felipe VI then delivered the first address of his reign, expressing the gratitude and respect of the Crown toward Parliament, which is holder of national sovereignty.
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