King Felipe focused on the Constitution in his traditional Christmas Eve address, perhaps the monarch’s most important of the year.
His Majesty, speaking from the Zarzuela Royal Palace, to the north of central Madrid, discussed broad economic and political issues, but — as years before — went deep on his vision of a Spain in which citizens set aside divisions and work together to solve common problems.
The remarks show Don Felipe’s continued concern about nationalist parties and leaders, particularly in Catalonia and the Basque Country.
The Spanish Constitution turned 45 in 2023. Also last year, Princess Leonor — heir to the throne — swore allegiance to the text upon turning 18. A picture of the event was behind the King during his message.
Later in December, before the new year, King Felipe held a swearing-in ceremony for new government ministers.
The first major event of the year on the royal calendar is the Pascua Militar, a military event at the Royal Palace in Madrid that coincides with the Epiphany holiday.
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