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Rise Of Europe's Gen-Z Queens: How Gender-Neutral Succession Is Paving Way For A New Era Of Female Monarchs
This shift is largely thanks to absolute primogeniture -- a system of hereditary succession where the firstborn child inherits the throne, regardless of their gender.
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Who Is Princess Leonor, The Gen-Z Royal Training To Become Spain's First Queen In 150 Years
While there is no official timeline for Leonor's ascension, she will take the throne when her father, King Felipe VI, either steps down or dies.
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20-Year-Old Princess Leonor Set To Make History As Spain's First Queen In 150 Years
Her ascension will mark a historic shift for the Spanish monarchy, as she will be the first female monarch to rule in her own right since Queen Isabella II, whose reign ended in 1868.
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Europe's Microstates: The Medieval Monarchies That Survive In Our Midst
Europe is home to four microstates: Andorra, on the border between France and Spain; Liechtenstein, nestled between Switzerland and Austria; Monaco, which sits on the French Riviera; and San Marino, which is surrounded by northern Italy.
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Pics: How Spain's King And Queen Celebrated Their 20th Wedding Anniversary
Spain's King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia will celebrate their 20th wedding anniversary on Wednesday, widely credited with having regenerated the scandal-tainted monarchy for a new era.
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Spain's Princess Cristina To Stand Trial In Landmark Corruption Case
Spain's Princess Cristina and her husband go on trial today under intense global media scrutiny in a landmark corruption case that has outraged the country and sullied the monarchy's reputation.
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Spain's Princess Cristina Goes On Trial For Tax Fraud
Spain's Princess Cristina, the sister of King Felipe VI, and her husband will go on trial Monday for corruption in a high stakes case likely to further damage the monarchy's image.
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King Felipe Boosts Scandal-Hit Crown in Changing Spain
Felipe VI has strengthened the standing of Spain's monarchy in his first year as king, surprising the country by squaring up to scandal - but its future remains uncertain as a fresh political generation comes of age.
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Flags, Cheers Greet Spain's New King Felipe VI
Spain's new King Felipe VI vowed to clean up the scandal-hit monarchy as he launched his reign on Thursday, cheered on by crowds waving red and yellow flags.
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Majority of Spaniards Want Referendum on Monarchy: Poll
The majority of Spaniards want a referendum on the future of the monarchy, according to a poll published Sunday, less than a week after King Juan Carlos abdicated in favour of his son.
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Rise Of Europe's Gen-Z Queens: How Gender-Neutral Succession Is Paving Way For A New Era Of Female Monarchs
This shift is largely thanks to absolute primogeniture -- a system of hereditary succession where the firstborn child inherits the throne, regardless of their gender.
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Who Is Princess Leonor, The Gen-Z Royal Training To Become Spain's First Queen In 150 Years
While there is no official timeline for Leonor's ascension, she will take the throne when her father, King Felipe VI, either steps down or dies.
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20-Year-Old Princess Leonor Set To Make History As Spain's First Queen In 150 Years
Her ascension will mark a historic shift for the Spanish monarchy, as she will be the first female monarch to rule in her own right since Queen Isabella II, whose reign ended in 1868.
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Europe's Microstates: The Medieval Monarchies That Survive In Our Midst
Europe is home to four microstates: Andorra, on the border between France and Spain; Liechtenstein, nestled between Switzerland and Austria; Monaco, which sits on the French Riviera; and San Marino, which is surrounded by northern Italy.
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Pics: How Spain's King And Queen Celebrated Their 20th Wedding Anniversary
Spain's King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia will celebrate their 20th wedding anniversary on Wednesday, widely credited with having regenerated the scandal-tainted monarchy for a new era.
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Spain's Princess Cristina To Stand Trial In Landmark Corruption Case
Spain's Princess Cristina and her husband go on trial today under intense global media scrutiny in a landmark corruption case that has outraged the country and sullied the monarchy's reputation.
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Spain's Princess Cristina Goes On Trial For Tax Fraud
Spain's Princess Cristina, the sister of King Felipe VI, and her husband will go on trial Monday for corruption in a high stakes case likely to further damage the monarchy's image.
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King Felipe Boosts Scandal-Hit Crown in Changing Spain
Felipe VI has strengthened the standing of Spain's monarchy in his first year as king, surprising the country by squaring up to scandal - but its future remains uncertain as a fresh political generation comes of age.
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Flags, Cheers Greet Spain's New King Felipe VI
Spain's new King Felipe VI vowed to clean up the scandal-hit monarchy as he launched his reign on Thursday, cheered on by crowds waving red and yellow flags.
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Majority of Spaniards Want Referendum on Monarchy: Poll
The majority of Spaniards want a referendum on the future of the monarchy, according to a poll published Sunday, less than a week after King Juan Carlos abdicated in favour of his son.
